Crisis and Trauma at Early Childhood

This course explores the psychological impact of disasters and trauma, focusing on identification, differences

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169 Students

Last update: 2025-10-17

English

Author: İLBEY UCAR

What you’ll learn

Upon engaging with this material, students will be able to: Distinguish between the core concepts of Disaster, Crisis, and Trauma, identifying their unique characteristics, scope, and interrelationships.

Define and Differentiate between the core concepts of disasters, crises, and trauma, explaining their distinct characteristics, scopes, and how they interrelate.

Analyze the Psychological Impact of traumatic events by identifying common emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioral reactions in individuals, and describing potential clinical disorders such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Understand Developmental Differences in trauma responses by recognizing how symptoms manifest uniquely across developmental stages, from infancy and early childhood to adolescence.

Apply Support Strategies for helping children after trauma, utilizing practical techniques to re-establish safety, encourage expression, and provide effective psychological first aid.

Identify Problematic Reactions and warning signs that indicate the need for professional mental health intervention, moving beyond typical coping mechanisms to recognize severe or maladaptive trauma responses.

Cultivate a Trauma-Informed Perspective that emphasizes the role of caregivers, the factors that promote resilience, and the pathways to recovery for individuals and communities affected by crisis and disaster.

Requirements

Students will learn to define disasters, crises, and trauma; identify psychological impacts and developmental differences in children; and apply supportive strategies for recovery and resilience.

Description

This comprehensive course provides a deep dive into the fields of disaster and trauma psychology. Students will learn to define and differentiate between disasters, crises, and trauma while understanding their profound psychological effects. The curriculum emphasizes child and adolescent trauma, exploring how reactions manifest across developmental stages and introducing evidence-based support strategies. Key topics include psychological first aid, trauma-informed care, and fostering resilience. Through case studies and practical applications, participants will gain essential skills for recognizing trauma symptoms and providing effective support in clinical, educational, or community settings.