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University of Chester: Psychological Trauma Postgraduate Certificate

Institution University of Chester
Department Social and Political Science
Web http://www.chester.ac.uk
Email postgrad@chester.ac.uk
Telephone 01244 511000
Study type Taught

Summary

Psychological trauma is a growing area of both academic and professional interest. There is an increasing recognition that a wide variety of occupations and professions are working with traumatised populations on a daily basis.

Course overview An understanding of the needs, and what can be identified as best practice in terms of working with traumatised individuals, can vastly improve a person’s engagement and recovery.

The underlying philosophy behind the course is an inclusive holistic view of trauma, focusing on the contributions of neurological, psychological and sociological views of psychological trauma throughout.

The course allows you to gain a number of transferable skills, whilst encouraging you to explore a number of theoretical concepts, and your application to psychological trauma in the real setting.

Why study this course with us? The programme is designed to: - Provide an intellectual setting within which you can develop an understanding of the appropriate response to psychological trauma, and improve your analytical skills

  • Critically examine current research related to post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociation

  • Explore the range of therapeutic approaches to working with psychological trauma, and current understanding of the effectiveness of these approaches

  • Develop skills in managing traumatic incidents and intervening organisations

  • Examine the models of managing traumatic incidents and the different contexts in which these might apply

The Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Trauma aims to enhance your critical knowledge and skills in understanding how to work with those who have experienced psychological trauma.

What will you learn on this course? The Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Trauma comprises three 20-credit modules as follows: - Managing Traumatic Incidents,

  • Post-Traumatic Stress,

  • Responding to Psychological Trauma: Therapeutic Perspectives.

This programme of study is undertaken on a part-time basis over one year. Delivery takes the form of interactive sessions, group discussions, experiential exercises, case presentations and simulations. Modules are delivered in blocks.

Teaching methods Our taught programmes have designed a timetable that is ‘blended’. This means that students will experience asynchronous and live online (synchronous) teaching and learning. Synchronous delivery is learning that is delivered in a specific online place, at a specific time, to all students on a module. Synchronous delivery provides students with immediate feedback from their lecturer and/or fellow learners. Asynchronous delivery is learning that is offered to students and accessed when they choose. Asynchronous delivery allows students to self-pace their learning and access resources and support as needed.

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