Advanced Trauma Perspectives

Subject SCWK90027 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 10 hours class time and ongoing online activities
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:

None
Corequisites:

None
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None
Non Allowed Subjects:

None
Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the University’s courses. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Coordinator

Prof Louise Harms

Contact

Academic

A/Prof Louise Harms

Administrative

Email: socialwork-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au

Ph: 8344 4171

Subject Overview:

This subject critically examines contemporary trauma theories, including psychodynamic, narrative, and anti-oppressive approaches. It explores their application to working with individuals, families and communities in a variety of practice settings.
Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete this subject will:

  • Demonstrate understanding of contemporary theories of traumatic stress responses
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the skills for working with individuals and families in trauma-informed ways
  • Develop specialised knowledge in the research methodologies in trauma-informed practice
  • Develop expert cognitive skills in the critical analysis of the evidence base and research methods pertaining to trauma-informed practice
Assessment:
  • Reflective case analysis, 1000 words, mid semester (30%)
  • Oral presentation, 15 minutes and 500 word written summary, throughout the semester (30%)
  • Essay, 3000 words, end of semester (40%)
Prescribed Texts:

Harms, L. (in press). Understanding trauma and resilience: A multidimensional approach. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Develop specialised knowledge in the research methodologies in trauma-informed practice
  • Develop expert cognitive skills in the critical analysis of the evidence base and research methods pertaining to trauma-informed practice
Links to further information: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Science

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