PSYC 430 Diverse Issues in Historical Trauma
Diverse Issues in Historical Trauma provides an overview of complex issues related to historical trauma across cultural, social and historical settings. Class will address theoretical foundations of trauma, identify cultural and social groups impacted by historical trauma, and explore the impact of trauma on individuals, families, communities and the society at large. Healing, resilience and transformation will be explored, with a focus on the Native American experience. Format will rely on lectures, class dialogue, videos, literature, articles and student presentations to initiate and guide class discussion.