CDFS 332 - Trauma and Resilience in Children and Adolescents

Description:
Examination of the impact of trauma on child development from a risk and resilience framework. Students will evaluate and develop strategies to prevent trauma and promote resilience among children and families.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Summarize empirical literature about the impacts of childhood trauma on development.
Describe mandatory reporting laws related to child maltreatment.
Apply the risk and resilience framework to assessment and intervention with children and families.
Evaluate and develop strategies to prevent trauma and promote resilience among children and families.
Reflect on personal experiences of adversity and personal, family, cultural, and community factors that contributed to resilience.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/27/2019

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg