Assist.Prof. Hande GÜNDOĞAN SÜTÜVEN, Lect. Zeynep ŞEKER
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the programme teaching basic concepts of trauma, the history of trauma, traumatic experiences and diagnosis, and explaining the assessment of trauma while understanding the neurobiology of trauma. Learning individual and group interventions of trauma, psychological first aid and practising in the classroom in a basic level are also aimed.
Course Content
This course contains; First Meeting, Discussing About Contents, Rules of the Class and References,Introduction to Trauma: Overview, Prevalance, and History of Trauma
,Trauma and Traumatic Experiences ,Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses,Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses,Neurobiology of Trauma,Assessment of Trauma,Mid-Term Exam,Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Self Care,Posttraumatic Growth & Resilience,Treatment of Trauma (Individual Interventions),Treatment of Trauma (Group Interventions),Psychological First Aid,Psychological First Aid (Practise).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Defining the basic concepts of trauma, and differentiate the differences between concepts.
14, 19, 9
A
2.Summarising the summary of the history of trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
3.Understanding the basic phenomenons of trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
4.Knowing psychotraumatology.
14, 19, 9
A
5.Discussing the differential diagnosis for psychotraumatology.
14, 19, 9
A
6.Knowing individual and group interventions for trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
7.Knowing psychological first aid practises.
14, 19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
First Meeting, Discussing About Contents, Rules of the Class and References
2
Introduction to Trauma: Overview, Prevalance, and History of Trauma
3
Trauma and Traumatic Experiences
4
Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses
5
Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses
6
Neurobiology of Trauma
7
Assessment of Trauma
8
Mid-Term Exam
9
Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Self Care
10
Posttraumatic Growth & Resilience
11
Treatment of Trauma (Individual Interventions)
12
Treatment of Trauma (Group Interventions)
13
Psychological First Aid
14
Psychological First Aid (Practise)
Resources
1. Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma. New York: Viking.
2. Briere, J.N. & Scott, C. (2016). Principles of Trauma Therapy A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment. California: Sage Publications.
3. Herman, J. (2016). Trauma and Recovery. New York: Basic Books.
4. Van der Kolk, B.A., McFarlane, A.C. & Weisaeth, L. (2006). Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society. New York: The Guilford Press
5. Lecture Slides
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
Assessment Methods
Contribution Level
Absolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success
20
Rate of Final Exam to Success
80
Total
100
ECTS / Workload Table
Activities
Number of
Duration(Hour)
Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours
14
3
42
Guided Problem Solving
14
3
42
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report
0
0
0
Term Project
1
20
20
Presentation of Project / Seminar
0
0
0
Quiz
0
0
0
Midterm Exam
1
26
26
General Exam
1
35
35
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan
0
0
0
Total Workload(Hour)
165
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(165/30)
6
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
Course
Code
Semester
T+P (Hour)
Credit
ECTS
PSYCHOLOGY of TRAUMA
-
Spring Semester
3+0
3
6
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of Course
English
Course Level
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course Type
Elective
Course Coordinator
Prof.Dr. Gökhan MALKOÇ
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assist.Prof. Hande GÜNDOĞAN SÜTÜVEN, Lect. Zeynep ŞEKER
Assistant(s)
Aim
The aim of the programme teaching basic concepts of trauma, the history of trauma, traumatic experiences and diagnosis, and explaining the assessment of trauma while understanding the neurobiology of trauma. Learning individual and group interventions of trauma, psychological first aid and practising in the classroom in a basic level are also aimed.
Course Content
This course contains; First Meeting, Discussing About Contents, Rules of the Class and References,Introduction to Trauma: Overview, Prevalance, and History of Trauma
,Trauma and Traumatic Experiences ,Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses,Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses,Neurobiology of Trauma,Assessment of Trauma,Mid-Term Exam,Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Self Care,Posttraumatic Growth & Resilience,Treatment of Trauma (Individual Interventions),Treatment of Trauma (Group Interventions),Psychological First Aid,Psychological First Aid (Practise).
Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları
Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods
1.Defining the basic concepts of trauma, and differentiate the differences between concepts.
14, 19, 9
A
2.Summarising the summary of the history of trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
3.Understanding the basic phenomenons of trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
4.Knowing psychotraumatology.
14, 19, 9
A
5.Discussing the differential diagnosis for psychotraumatology.
14, 19, 9
A
6.Knowing individual and group interventions for trauma.
14, 19, 9
A
7.Knowing psychological first aid practises.
14, 19, 9
A
Teaching Methods:
14: Self Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:
A: Traditional Written Exam
Course Outline
Order
Subjects
Preliminary Work
1
First Meeting, Discussing About Contents, Rules of the Class and References
2
Introduction to Trauma: Overview, Prevalance, and History of Trauma
3
Trauma and Traumatic Experiences
4
Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses
5
Stress Symptoms and Trauma Diagnoses
6
Neurobiology of Trauma
7
Assessment of Trauma
8
Mid-Term Exam
9
Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue & Self Care
10
Posttraumatic Growth & Resilience
11
Treatment of Trauma (Individual Interventions)
12
Treatment of Trauma (Group Interventions)
13
Psychological First Aid
14
Psychological First Aid (Practise)
Resources
1. Van der Kolk, B. A. (2014). The Body Keeps the Score Brain Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma. New York: Viking.
2. Briere, J.N. & Scott, C. (2016). Principles of Trauma Therapy A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment. California: Sage Publications.
3. Herman, J. (2016). Trauma and Recovery. New York: Basic Books.
4. Van der Kolk, B.A., McFarlane, A.C. & Weisaeth, L. (2006). Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society. New York: The Guilford Press
5. Lecture Slides
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
No
Program Qualification
Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1
Knows the basic concepts of research and application-oriented sub-fields of psychology and the basic theories of these fields.
2
Can compare theories and schools in the history of psychology, and relate new developments with this knowledge.
3
Can recognize and interpret the problems they encounter and offer solutions using their expert knowledge.
4
Can investigate a problem with scientific methods, interpret findings and turn the results into a scientific publication.
5
Can lead the project, plan and manage the activities in a team established to solve the problems related to their field.
6
Can question and criticize new ideas from a scientific point of view without taking sides.
7
They adopt the principle of lifelong learning and can follow new developments in their field.
8
Can share their findings, knowledge and solution suggestions about a problem with colleagues or people outside of their field in written or oral form, in an appropriate language.
9
They have a sense of social responsibility and can use their professional achievements in solving problems in their near and far surroundings.
10
Speaks English at least at B1 level to follow international professional developments.
11
Has basic computer skills and can communicate with colleagues on up-to-date platforms.
12
Knows the basic tools of psychology used in assessment and evaluation and can use these tools.
13
Knows professional responsibilities, authorization, and limits, recognizes psychological problems, can make the right referral for their solution, and abides by ethical principles in research and practice.
14
They consider individual and cultural differences in research and practice and take these differences into account while evaluating the research results.
