CNSL 6830 Crisis, Trauma, and Emergency Intervention Counseling

This course addresses the impact of crises, trauma and emergency events on people. Students will explore the principles of crisis intervention: appropriate use of diagnosis during a related event, theories and models of individual, group and community resilience. Students will examine the impact of crisis and trauma on individuals with mental health diagnoses. The importance of self-care of the counselor will be discussed.

Registration Name

Crisis & Emerg Intervention

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Understand the impact of crisis and trauma on individuals with mental health diagnoses
2. Recognize counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of interdisciplinary community outreach and emergency management response teams
3. Understand the effects of crisis, disasters, and trauma on diverse individuals across the lifespan
4. Understand cultural factors relevant to clinical mental health counseling
5. Understand appropriate use of diagnosis during a crisis, disaster, or other trauma causing event.
6. Know counselors’ roles and responsibilities as members of interdisciplinary community outreach and emergency management response teams.
7. Differentiate between diagnosis and developmentally appropriate reactions during crises, disasters, and other trauma‐causing events.