Psychology of Trauma in Childhood and Adolescence: Theory, Intervention, and Cultural and Social Justice Perspectives

The focus of this course is on the neuro-developmental and psychosocial aspects of traumatic stress, including an exploration of the psychological sequelae of exposure to various types of trauma (e.g., physical abuse, domestic violence, mass disasters) in childhood and adolescence. Assessment and clinical and community-based interventions concerning traumatic stress will be discussed with attention to cultural and linguistic diversity. Social justice and human rights in the context of interpersonal and collective violence is also examined.