CYW605 - Child Trauma and Abuse

Subject Title
Child Trauma and Abuse

Subject Description
This course provides students with the knowledge needed to develop effective interventions with clients who have experienced abuse and/or trauma, initially in Field Placement settings and subsequently in the field as Child and Youth Workers
In this course, students examine the concepts of trauma and abuse in personal, practical and theoretical contexts. They investigate the difference between stress and trauma and are able to explain conditions leading to possible trauma. In addition, students will acquire a basic understanding of how trauma might affect brain development and how that may impact on child and adolescent development. Throughout the course, the students will be learning and practicing strategies and activities specifically recommended in trauma informed practice.
Students will also critically reflect on how to manage secondary trauma, and how to cope with the demands of a profession that deals with traumatized victims on a regular basis. Through case studies and reflective assignments, students strengthen their understanding of the cognitive foundations of trauma and abuse theory and the role of resiliency that will inform their work in the field.

Credit Status
one credit

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject, the learner will be able to:
1. Investigate the theories and principles that inform the
current practices working with trauma and grief
including attachment, brain functioning and trauma
informed care.

2. Evaluate current interventions using a trauma informed
lens to support interventions.

3. Assess the impact of burnout, vicarious trauma and self
care strategies

4. Analyze one's biases, assumptions and actions towards
working with victims and perpetrators of violence

5. Incorporate theory with clinical practice

6. Examine the impact of trauma, grief, neglect and
attachment from a developmental, holistic and
strength-based perspective

7. Promote resiliency and choose techniques that are based
on trauma informed intervention

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