SW 251 U2 UC UC05    

Trauma & the Brain Case Studies   1.00   09/30/2025   11/04/2025   Web/On-line Course

This course will use child and youth case studies to illustrate the neurodevelopmental impact of trauma. Using the case-based book, The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce Perry, students will explore examples of the functional challenges and clinical presentation of trauma-exposed youth across a variety of settings, including medical, educational, child welfare, and other social service settings. The course will examine complex traumatic reactions and their neurobiological roots, including the sensitized stress response system, dissociation, and hyperarousal. Students will use principles of trauma-informed care to develop creative, neurobiologically-informed strategies for working with cases presented in the book, giving special attention to their own professional settings and background (nursing, education, social work, etc.).

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