Psychological trauma (or traumatic stress) and dissociation are concepts of increasing importance in our complex and violent world. In this seminar, we will discuss various ways in which the concepts of psychological trauma and dissociation have been used and understood over the past few decades, and implications of these concepts for understanding and treating various forms of mental disorder.
The course begins with a historical overview of the relevance of trauma and dissociation to an understanding of psychology and psychopathology, followed by a consideration of the impact on the functioning of the brain. The prevalence and significance of childhood trauma, particular with regard to its impact on the developing brain and as a risk factor for subsequent mental disorders will also be addressed.Course offered by Department of Psychology, AU.
Period
01-08-2011 - 26-08-2011 (4 weeks)
Target group
The basic subjects in clinical and/or educational and work and organizational psychology must be passed
Course aim
The aim of the subject is - on the basis of the student's choice of subjects so far - that the student on the basis of one or more of the fundamental subjects is preoccupied in a specific field and/or problem statement within the psychological area - and that the student is preoccupied in specific approaches and methods which psychology as a science and/or profession can use within this field and/or this problem statement.The aim of the subject is also that the student acquires knowledge of research and central formations of theory (including depending on the field of the seminar also interdisciplinary and intervention methods) within the area of the subject and fields. Furthermore, the aim is that after having been taught in this subject the student is able to give an account of this knowledge, use this knowledge in the presentation of the problems of the subject within the area and fields of the subject, as well as give an account of and use this knowledge in an academic way.
Credits
15.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 0See website for information on fees
Course leader
Andrew Moskowitz, Aarhus University
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Psychological trauma and dissociation perspectives on psychopathology
