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Unit number: PSY
361
Unit title: Introduction
to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Credit value: 3 credits
Description: This course will be of interest both to survivors of traumatic events and those who, in their work, come across victims of traumatic incidents. The specially selected key text is written by a former sufferer of PTSD who has done his own research into the problem of PTSD and brings together in a comprehensive volume knowledge of the symptoms, complications and causes of PTSD and information about some available treatment approaches. Case histories are given and there is information about taking legal action, a discussion on debriefing methods, and essential reference material including Internet sites. The textbook is easy to read but is not only aimed at those recovering from PTSD. Its unique compilation of information, personal stories and insights is invaluable to many professionals including the counsellor, psychotherapist, social worker, voluntary helper, member of the emergency services, law enforcement officer, lawyer, pastor or teacher and relatives of PTSD sufferers. A crucial chapter identifies bullying as a major cause of PTSD, thus extending the discourse on traumatic stress and its effects to include slow-acting or cumulative sources of stress as well as sudden incidents and disasters.
Key textbook: Kinchin, David. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 2005 edition. Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK: Success Unlimited, 2004. In case of difficulty, this book can be obtained direct from the publisher. See further details at the publisher’s website at www.successunlimited.co.uk/books/
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Certificate in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness
A distance learning certificate based on this material is available from UKCHT (see below). This certificate may be used for degree credit.
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