Master of Arts in Professional Counseling - Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation Concentration
With recent advances in the neurobiology of trauma and more evidence based treatment methods for working with trauma, specialized training is essential for counselors who work with survivors of trauma. This training addresses specialized techniques for working with:
- Survivors of sexual abuse, physical abuse or childhood neglect
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Survivors of accidents, life threatening health crises, crime and violence as well as the family members of survivors
- Survivors of natural disasters
- Combat veterans or first responders
Trauma counseling is gaining recognition as an area of clinical specialization. We have based the Ottawa University trauma specialty program on the latest knowledge about assessing and treating trauma. Our students develop a thorough understanding of current theory and research in the assessment and treatment of all kinds of traumatic stress. Even if students do not limit their practice to the treatment of trauma they find the specialized knowledge invaluable in many areas of counseling.
How the Program Works
The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling is a 60 semester credit hour program that includes practicum and internship and is designed to meet the educational requirements in the State of Arizona for licensure. The Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation program is offered both as an area of specialization in the Master of Arts Counseling degree or as a post Master's certificate program in trauma.
The fifteen credit hour trauma counseling specialty program at Ottawa University offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the neurobiology of trauma, the psychosocial impacts of trauma, the assessment of PTSD and complex PTSD, and the impact of particular kinds of trauma on the victims. Students learn the three stage model of trauma treatment, the basics of educating trauma victims about PTSD, tools for systematic treatment planning for trauma victims, strategies for creating stability and safety for trauma victims, and the basics of the exposure based cognitive behavioral approaches for treating trauma. Students also take a class in assessing and treating complex trauma in children. In addition they learn the basics of using expressive arts therapy in treating trauma in adults and children.
Our graduates are working in centers that specialize in the treatment of trauma or in centers that offer counseling to clients who have a history of trauma. In many cases they find themselves educating other staff members where they work about treating traumatic stress.
To enroll in the TAD program, students must complete a CAGS application with an essay saying why they are interested in the trauma program and two letters of reference.
SPECIALTY COURSES
15 Semester Credit Hours
Required Courses:
PYC 8082 Fundamental Theory for Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation
PYC 8422 Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation
PYC 8442 Advanced Clinical Applications in Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation
PYC 8132 Expressive Arts Therapy
PYC xxxx Assessment and Treatment of Child Trauma
To get started on completing your Master of Arts in Professional Counseling degree, contact us today to schedule an appointment with an advisor.
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