Course overview
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop specialised knowledge and skills in trauma-informed assessment and case conceptualisation for childhood trauma from abuse and neglect. This course will include content related to comprehensive assessments and utilising a range of sources of information when assessing the impact of childhood trauma. Content will include the importance of considering bias within assessment, trauma-informed assessment interviews, consideration of diverse socio-cultural contexts within assessment and use of measurement tools to map and track trauma symptoms. Content will also cover the consolidation of assessment information into trauma-informed case conceptualisations. In addition, this course will cover how to assess a range of risks for children and young people exposed to abuse, such as self-harm and suicide risk and harmful sexualised behaviours.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate objective analysis when reviewing case study information to assemble the components of a child-focused and trauma-informed assessment
- Utilise assessment information to construct a concise, trauma-informed case conceptualisation
- Develop specialised knowledge of how childhood trauma impacts upon risk factors related to self and others
- Critically reflect on biases that may present within assessment of childhood trauma
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 1132
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 496
Notes:
Class details
Online
Class number 3128
Section 01OL
Size 500
Available 500
Notes:
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