RPTA 196E

Introduction to Posttraumatic Growth

Traumatic life events affect individuals, families and communities. This course is designed to assist professionals working with survivors of traumatic events. Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a positive focus, viewed from the perspective of the individual, secondary survivor, and the community. Clinical application illuminating a pathway toward PTG is also studied and discussed. The course incorporates current research, films, books, poems, plays, and interviews with survivors, will be used to profile individuals, families, communities, and organizations.

Units: 3.0