Program Overview

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Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation Concentration

Overview

Make a difference in the lives of those struggling with traumatic experiences through our Master’s in Counseling in the Treatment of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation. This counseling degree program gives you a background and thorough understanding of current theory and research in the assessment and treatment of all kinds of traumatic stress.

Program Details

• Location: Overland Park, Kansas; Brookfield, Wisconsin; Online
• Program Type: Master’s in Counseling
• Concentration: Treatment of Trauma, Abuse, and Deprivation

Concentration Courses

Fundamentals and Theory of Trauma, Abuse and Deprivation

Introductory course presenting an integrated view of effects on personality development of childhood trauma, abuse and deprivation. Therapeutic interventions examined.

Expressive Arts Therapies

Examines theories, techniques and applications of play, art, music, dance and other expressive therapeutic approaches.

Children and Complex Trauma

This course delineates theoretical and practical integration of eco-developmental approaches to psychological trauma. Consequences of early traumatic experience are mapped in the context of psychosocial developmental processes, including attachment, social interaction, emotional expression, and cognitive construction of worldview.

Clinical Assessment of Trauma

Examines techniques for assessing emotional health, pathology and dysfunction and time-sensitive techniques for treatment. Includes student observation and participation.

Advanced Clinical Application

Focus on advanced techniques and resources for assessing and treating the effects of trauma, abuse and deprivation on children and adults. Emphasis on holistic approach to recovery and growth.

Master of Arts in Counseling Required Courses

Graduate Counseling Seminar in Clinical Foundations

Provides an overview addressing necessary foundations in the content areas of abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, and theories of personality. Introduction to APA style and format.

Counseling Theories

Examination of theories of personality development and therapeutic processes. Consideration of techniques for counseling applications and professional consultation.

Social/Cultural Concerns in Counseling

Study of social, cultural and gender differences and issues related to counseling clients with various backgrounds, beliefs and concerns. Includes multicultural counseling techniques.

Counseling and the Helping Professions

Examines counseling process, instruction and practice in communication skills in counseling, history, development and practice of counseling as a profession, and how and where counseling is provided.

Human Growth and Development

Examination of psychological, social, intellectual, and physical influences on the development of personality and behavior patterns in children, adolescents and adults.

Group Counseling and Dynamics

Theories of group counseling. Includes techniques of observation, assessment and leadership in therapeutic groups.

Methods and Models of Research

Examination of models of research and application of scientific methods to investigate, analyze, and develop solutions relative to current issues in the field.

Professional and Ethical Issues in Counseling

Study of ethical, legal and professional concerns in the practice of counseling.

Psychological Testing

Examines use of standardized tests to study individuals, including test development, selection, administration and interpretation. Includes educational and mental health applications.

Life Planning and Career Development

Focus on theory, research, techniques and tools used in life planning, transitions and career development.

Theory/Techniques in Marriage and Family Counseling

Examination of traditional and contemporary theories of family systems and approaches to marriage and family counseling.

Advanced Psychodiagnostic and Treatment Planning

As a preparation for Clinical Internship, students will expand their knowledge of the multi-axial system, DSM-IV/DSM-IV-TR diagnostic categories, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Intro to Substance Addictions and Related Disorders

Introduction to patterns, causes, assessment and treatment of substance abuse and other addictive disorders.

Practicum

300 hours and two semesters.

Internship

600 hours and three semesters.

Accreditation

Ottawa University, as a whole, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Specific degree programs within our institution have also been accredited by relevant bodies within the field.

Why Choose Ottawa?

Almost all courses in Ottawa University’s programs are available online and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. We make it easy for you to transfer credits in order to help keep tuition costs down. We also offer courses in accelerated 8-week terms in order to reduce your time to completion.