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Study Course Description

Crisis and Trauma Psychology

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
VPUPK_299
Branch of Science
General Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts

Riga, Dzirciema Street 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587

About Study Course

Objective

To develop knowledge and skills about psychological crisis and psychological trauma the risk factors, manifestations, consequences of psychological crisis and psychological trauma, and the possibilities of psychological assistance for people in crisis and suffering from psychological trauma.

Preliminary Knowledge

Not required.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students explain the risk factors, manifestations and consequences of the psychological crisis, the causes, course, consequences of the psychological trauma. Describes violence, its types, course. Describes the psychological aspects of suicide. Describes the basic principles of psychological help for people in crisis.

Skills

1.Students analyze the possible risk factors, manifestations and consequences of the crisis. Students evaluate the possibilities of psychological help in a crisis situation. Students evaluate possible causes, course and consequences of acute and trauma.

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge about psychological crises and trauma, students analyze possible risk factors, manifestations and consequences of psychological crisis and psychological trauma in the given cases. Students evaluate the manifestations of acute and post-traumatic stress disorders based on current disease classifications.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Case analysis

40.00% from total grade
10 points

Case analysis by given plan. Scope of work: 1-1.5 pp, The Times New Roman 12 PTS

should include:

  • The underlying customer problem, accompanying issues and potential risks;
  • a possible consultation plan;
  • future consultation plan, recommendations
2.

Reflection

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Reflection on role-playing on the given plan. Scope of work: 1-1.5 pp, Times New Roman 12 pts.

Content of the work to be submitted:

Reflection on client role:

  • What emotions you experience during the consultation, why;
  • Which, on the consultant’s part, were supportive, disruptive;
  • Did he want to get another kind of support from the consultant, which exactly, at what point?
  • Are there any lessons that can help you work with your customers?
  • Other comments (if any)

Reflexia on the Observer’s role:

  • How did the “client” and adviser’s questions respond, said?
  • How did the consultant respond to what the “client” said, the silence, etc.?
  • Which "was helpful to the
  • customer, which was cumbersome, disruptive (if any)

reflection on the role of consultant:

  • who succeeded, who was helping you and the customer;
  • which failed or was difficult and why (you think), which was disruptive;
  • what your feelings were, emotions during counselling that they can relate to;
  • which may in future help you or make it difficult to advise clients on crises;
  • other comments, lessons.
3.

Class attendance

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In accordance with the rules of Procedure of the study process of Rīga Stradiņš University - attendance of classes is mandatory.

If, for justified reasons, it is not possible to attend the class, Dr psych, head of the study course, should be informed. Yelena Harlamova.

If 60% of the class volume is delayed, the completion of the study course shall not be included.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Role play

30.00% from total grade
10 points

Role-playing with crisis intervention during classes. Both consultant and client roles.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basics of psychological crisis and trauma. The course of the crisis, its manifestations and its characteristics in different age groups. Consequences of psychological crisis. Psychological trauma, its causes, course, consequences (PTSD, changes in clinical status and functioning).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Psychological help, support and information in a crisis situation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basics of psychological crisis and trauma. The course of the crisis, its manifestations and its characteristics in different age groups. Consequences of psychological crisis. Psychological trauma, its causes, course, consequences (PTSD, changes in clinical status and functioning).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basics of psychological crisis and trauma. The course of the crisis, its manifestations and its characteristics in different age groups. Consequences of psychological crisis. Psychological trauma, its causes, course, consequences (PTSD, changes in clinical status and functioning).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Psychological help, support and information in a crisis situation.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Basics of psychological crisis and trauma. The course of the crisis, its manifestations and its characteristics in different age groups. Consequences of psychological crisis. Psychological trauma, its causes, course, consequences (PTSD, changes in clinical status and functioning).
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington

2.

K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (red.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU.

Additional Reading

1.

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.

2.

Herman, J. L. (2015). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Hachette, UK.