Crisis and Trauma Psychology (VPUPK_052)
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.
Prerequisites
General knowledge at the bachelor's level.
Learning outcomes
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.
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.
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.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology, LFVPSM | 3 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Harlamova | |
| Health Psychology, VPM | 3 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Harlamova | |
| Health psychology, VPMp | 3 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Harlamova | |
| Health psychology, VPMp | 1 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Harlamova | |
| Health Psychology, VPM | 1 | Master’s | Required | Jeļena Harlamova |
