Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Crisis and Trauma Psychology
Course Code
VPUPK_052
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jeļena Koļesņikova
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Psychology
Contacts
Rīga, Dzirciema iela 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Deepen knowledge and skills about the risk factors, manifestations, consequences of psychological crisis and psychological trauma and the possibilities of psychological help for people in crisis.
Preliminary Knowledge
General knowledge at the bachelor's level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students explain the risk factors, manifestations and consequences of psychological crises and mental trauma.
2.Describes the psychological aspects of suicide.
3.Describes and characterises the basic principles of psychological help for people in crisis.
Skills
1.Students analyse the possible risk factors, manifestations and consequences of crises and psychological trauma in the given cases.
2.Students evaluate the manifestations of acute and post-traumatic stress disorders based on current disease classifiers.
3.Students create a crisis intervention plan, perform crisis intervention in threes.
Competences
1.Using the acquired knowledge about psychological crises and trauma, students analyse cases of psychological crises and trauma, develop a crisis intervention plan, perform a case study crisis intervention in groups of three, explain crisis, PTSD, suicide prevention measures.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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1. Independent reading of the indicated literature; case analysis, development and demonstration of an intervention plan.
2. Analysis of case study crisis intervention protocols.
3. Provide feedback at the end of the study course (fill in the questionnaire).
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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In small groups (3-4 people) role play with demonstration of crisis intervention (trying the roles of advisor, client and observer each). Case descriptions will be provided during the classes or students can choose their own cases. |
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2.
The test |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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In the role of observer, prepare and submit a video recording (10 min of the tutorial) and an assessment (according to certain criteria). When sending the assessment, indicate the surname of the advisor. |
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3.
The test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Self-reflection on the role-playing from the role of the advisor and the plan for further tutorials, according to the given plan (up to 1 page, Times New Roman 12pt. |
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4.
The test |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Reflection from the client role (up to 1 page, Times New Roman 12pts) (10% of the total assessment) |
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5.
Attendance |
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According to the RSU Academic Regulations (2.15, 2.16), attendance at study course classes is mandatory. Justified absences are only those that have been registered and agreed upon by Student Services. Please refer to the Academic Regulations (2.17, 2.20) for the procedure, deadlines and more detailed information. Students must attend at least 50% of the study course classes. If more than 50% of the total number of classes are missed, the student will not be allowed to take the final exam of the study course and the course will not be passed. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological crisis and trauma. Events causing a traumatic crisis. The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups. Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research. Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Description
Annotation: Psychological crisis and trauma.
Topics covered during the class: - Events causing a traumatic crisis.
- The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups.
- Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research.
- Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological crisis and trauma. Events causing a traumatic crisis. The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups. Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research. Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Description
Annotation: Psychological crisis and trauma.
Topics covered during the class: - Events causing a traumatic crisis.
- The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups.
- Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research.
- Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological crisis and trauma. Events causing a traumatic crisis. The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups. Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research. Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Description
Annotation: Psychological crisis and trauma.
Topics covered during the class: - Events causing a traumatic crisis.
- The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups.
- Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research.
- Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychological crisis and trauma. Events causing a traumatic crisis. The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups. Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research. Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Description
Annotation: Psychological crisis and trauma.
Topics covered during the class: - Events causing a traumatic crisis.
- The course of a crisis, its manifestations and its peculiarities in different age groups.
- Consequences of a crisis. History of mental trauma research.
- Acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Literature: American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Violence. Types of violence. Consequences of violence.
Description
Annotation: Violence. Types of violence. Consequences of violence.
Topics covered during the class: What is violence?
What are the types of violence?
What are the signs of abuse?
What are the consequences of violence?
Literature: King, Marianna. The Crisis of School Violence : A New Perspective, Michigan State University Press, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv/lib/rsub-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6348593.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Violence. Types of violence. Consequences of violence.
Description
Annotation: Violence. Types of violence. Consequences of violence.
Topics covered during the class: What is violence?
What are the types of violence?
What are the signs of abuse?
What are the consequences of violence?
Literature: King, Marianna. The Crisis of School Violence : A New Perspective, Michigan State University Press, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.db.rsu.lv/lib/rsub-ebooks/detail.action?docID=6348593.
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2
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Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Description
Annotation: Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Topics covered during the class: What is suicide?
What are the signs of suicide risk?
What factors determine a higher risk of suicide?
What are the risk factors for suicide in children and adolescents?
How to help a person who is thinking about suicide?
Literature: Gold, L. H., & Frierson, R. L. (Eds.). (2020). The american psychiatric association publishing textbook of suicide risk assessment and management. American Psychiatric Publishing.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Description
Annotation: Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Topics covered during the class: What is suicide?
What are the signs of suicide risk?
What factors determine a higher risk of suicide?
What are the risk factors for suicide in children and adolescents?
How to help a person who is thinking about suicide?
Literature: Gold, L. H., & Frierson, R. L. (Eds.). (2020). The american psychiatric association publishing textbook of suicide risk assessment and management. American Psychiatric Publishing.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Description
Annotation: Suicide. Risk factors. Guidelines for suicidal risk assessment. Suicide prevention.
Topics covered during the class: What is suicide?
What are the signs of suicide risk?
What factors determine a higher risk of suicide?
What are the risk factors for suicide in children and adolescents?
How to help a person who is thinking about suicide?
Literature: Gold, L. H., & Frierson, R. L. (Eds.). (2020). The american psychiatric association publishing textbook of suicide risk assessment and management. American Psychiatric Publishing.
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Description
Annotation: Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Literature: France, K. (2014). Crisis intervention : a handbook of immediate person-to-person help: Vol. Sixth edition. Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd.
K. Mārtinsone (sast.) (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 149 lpp
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Topics
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Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Description
Annotation: Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Literature: France, K. (2014). Crisis intervention : a handbook of immediate person-to-person help: Vol. Sixth edition. Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd.
K. Mārtinsone (sast.) (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 149 lpp
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Description
Annotation: Basic principles of crisis and trauma interventions.
Literature: France, K. (2014). Crisis intervention : a handbook of immediate person-to-person help: Vol. Sixth edition. Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd.
K. Mārtinsone (sast.) (2021). Pašpalīdzības un pašvadības iespēju arsenāls krīzes un transformāciju laikā: metodes ikvienam. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 149 lpp
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Gold, L. H., & Frierson, R. L. (Eds.). (2020). The american psychiatric association publishing textbook of suicide risk assessment and management. American Psychiatric Publishing.
2.
Glenn R. Schiraldi. (2017). The Resilience Workbook : Essential Skills to Recover From Stress, Trauma, and Adversity. New Harbinger Publications.
3.
King, M. (2020). The crisis of school violence : A new perspective. Michigan State University Press.
4.
Levers, L. L. (2022). Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions. 4th ed. New York: Springer Pub. eBook, Datubāze: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
Additional Reading
1.
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5. 5th ed. Washington
2.
France, K. (2014). Crisis Intervention : A Handbook of Immediate Person-to-person Help: Vol. 6th ed. Charles C Thomas.
3.
Mārtinsone, K. un Sudraba, V. (red.). (2019). Veselības psiholoģija. Teorijas un prakses starpdisciplinārā perspektīva. RSU izdevniecība.
Other Information Sources
1.
Dattilio, F. M., & Freeman, A. (Eds.) (2010). Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies in Crisis Intervention, 3rd ed. NY: The Guilford Press.
2.
Fortuna, L. R., & Vallejo, Z. (2015). Treating Co-occurring Adolescent PTSD and Addiction : Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Adolescents with Trauma and Substance-Abuse Disorders. Context Press.
3.
Stokenberga, I., Freimane, G., Sudraba, V. un Bite, I. (2015). Veselība un slimība psiholoģijā. No Mārtinsone, K. un Miltuze, A. (red.). Psiholoģija 2. Personība, grupa, sabiedrība, kultūra. 171 – 230, Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC.