Crisis and Trauma Psychology
Study Course Implementer
Riga, Dzirciema Street 16, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
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
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Grade
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1.
Case analysis |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Case analysis by given plan. Scope of work: 1-1.5 pp, The Times New Roman 12 PTS should include:
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Reflection |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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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:
Reflexia on the Observer’s role:
reflection on the role of consultant:
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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. |
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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.
Role play |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Role-playing with crisis intervention during classes. Both consultant and client roles. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Class/Seminar
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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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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).
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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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Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
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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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Psychological help, support and information in a crisis situation.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
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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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Myths about violence. Definition of violence. Types and consequences of violence. Cycle of violence. Domestic violence. Support and security planning.
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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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Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
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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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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).
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Class/Seminar
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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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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).
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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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Suicide. Risk factors and risk situations. Suicide prevention.
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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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Psychological help, support and information in a crisis situation.
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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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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).
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Bibliography
Required Reading
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5 (5th ed.). Washington
K.Mārtinsone, V.Sudraba (red.). (2016). Veselības psiholoģija. Rīga: RSU.
Additional Reading
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.
Herman, J. L. (2015). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence--From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror. Hachette, UK.