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 Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 5 J. Asara Street, 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 crisis and mental trauma. Describe the psychological aspects of suicide. Characterise and describe the basic principles of psychological help for people in crisis.
Skills
1.Students analyse the possible risk factors, manifestations and consequences of crisis and mental trauma in given cases. Students evaluate the manifestations of acute and post-traumatic stress disorder based on current classifications of diseases. Students develop a crisis intervention plan, conduct crisis intervention in groups of three.
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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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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Characterise and describe the basic principles of psychological help for people in crisis. In small groups, one of the given learning cases is analysed according to the plan.
Requirements /assessment criteria (20%): Students develop a crisis intervention plan, conduct case study crisis intervention in small groups.
1) Purpose of crisis counselling.
2) Conceptualisation of the case.
3) Consultation plan.
4) Justification of the chosen methods.
Requirements /assessment criteria (30%): Conduct a written analysis of the given case according to the criteria and present it on the theoretical basis.
1) Conceptualisation of the case.
2) Demonstration of crisis intervention methods.
3) Plan of further consultations, recommendations.
4) Self-reflection.
Requirements /assessment criteria (50%): Independently read the indicated sources and literature, producing summaries according to the given sample. Analyse case studies. Requirements: Submit written study case protocols and their analysis.
1) Purpose of crisis counselling.
2) Conceptualisation of the case.
3) Consultation plan.
4) Justification of the chosen methods.
5) Plan of further consultations, recommendations.
6) Self-reflection.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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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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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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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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2
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Glenn R. Schiraldi. (2017). The Resilience Workbook : Essential Skills to Recover From Stress, Trauma, and Adversity. New Harbinger Publications.
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King, M. (2020). The crisis of school violence : A new perspective. Michigan State University Press.
4.
Levers, L. L. (2012). Trauma Counseling: Theories and Interventions. New York: Springer Pub. eBook, Datubāze: eBook Academic Collection (EBSCOhost)
Additional Reading
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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.
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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.
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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.