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University of Chester: Psychological Trauma
| Institution | University of Chester |
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| Department | Social and Political Science |
| Web | http://www.chester.ac.uk |
DProf
Summary
Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of psychological trauma. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.
There is a vibrant research community at Chester, consisting of both PhD and DProf research students, who meet regularly together, alongside the research staff, to support each other and stimulate new thinking and research ideas.
Many of the staff who input on the programme are nationally and internally recognised for their subject contributions.
| pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 honours degree or above. |
Summary
Our DProf course recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of psychological trauma. The DProf facilitates the generation of original knowledge that comes out of experience and practice and enables a fresh and meaningful contribution to be given to practice-based knowledge and dialogue.
There is a vibrant research community at Chester, consisting of both PhD and DProf research students, who meet regularly together, alongside the research staff, to support each other and stimulate new thinking and research ideas.
Many of the staff who input on the programme are nationally and internally recognised for their subject contributions.
| pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | 2:2 honours degree or above. |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This course will equip all professionals working in the trauma field with up-to-date knowledge and critical skills.
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.
The course is designed to:
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Provide an online intellectual setting within which you can develop an understanding of the appropriate response to psychological trauma, and improve your analytical skills
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Critically examine current research related to post-traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociation
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Explore the range of therapeutic approaches to working with psychological trauma, and current understanding of the effectiveness of these approaches
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Develop skills in managing traumatic incidents and intervening organisations
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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.
| postgrad@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A good honours degree (ideally a 2:1 in a related discipline). Applicants with a lower honours degree may be considered in the light of their professional experience/development. Relevant experience of working in the field of Psychological Trauma. The application process includes an interview. |
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