Trauma Across the LifespanSW 491 – Summer BIntroductionNola Carew, LMSW

Trauma Across the Lifespan• Trauma permeates our world and technology

brings it right to our doorsteps. • This course takes an inside look at the impact of

traumatic events on individuals across various stages of the lifespan.

• Students will gain knowledge of various types of traumatic experiences as well as skill in helping and interacting with persons who have experienced trauma.

• The course will explore biological, psychological, and sociological dimensions of traumatic experiences on individuals and their systems.

• Students will also learn about the personal impacts of working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

Traumatic Experiences

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•War & Terrorism

Traumatic Experiences

•Natural Disasters

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Traumatic Experiences

•Child Abuse & Neglect•Traumatic Grief

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Traumatic Experiences

•Refugee Trauma

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Why a course on trauma?•Trauma is pervasive & unavoidable•Most people will experience a traumatic

event in their lifetime •Trauma can have both immediate and

lasting psychological impacts•Trauma is directly associated with poor

physical and mental health outcomes•The effects of trauma have both individual

and societal impacts•Trauma is treatable