Advanced Trauma Perspectives

Subject SCWK90027 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start 15-Feb-2016
Teaching Period 24-Feb-2016 to 27-Apr-2016
Assessment Period End 30-May-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 16-Feb-2016
Census Date 11-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 22-Apr-2016

October, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start 03-Oct-2016
Teaching Period 10-Oct-2016 to 04-Dec-2016
Assessment Period End 11-Dec-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 04-Oct-2016
Census Date 21-Oct-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 18-Nov-2016


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

louisekh@unimelb.edu.au

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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