Trauma & Resilience Online Program: Theory & Practice from the Israeli Experience

This program provides you with a broad picture of the latest developments in the trauma field, contextualized by the Israeli experience. Together, we will focus on the consequences of and coping with psychological trauma; theoretical concepts and applications of resilience; community preparedness for terrorism and disaster; developmental and gender aspects of children and trauma; and clinical interventions.

This program provides participants with a broad picture of the latest developments in the trauma field.  Course staff will present theory and research pertaining to the consequences of trauma, healthy coping processes and possible pathological consequences.

Students will learn about the risks of developing PTSD, related distress and potential protective factors. The class will discuss guiding principles for clinical programs treating post-traumatic disorders.

The program will include discussions of the implications of these topics in the shadow of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Staff will address topics such as medical trauma, the trauma of social distancing and financial instability.

Course Components 

The academic curriculum will be enriched by presentation of programs that have been implemented in Israel, which are aimed at building resilience and preventing pathological consequences of trauma.

The course will focus on five themes:

• Trauma and COVID-19
• Resilience: theoretical concepts and applications
• Community preparedness for terrorism and disaster
• Children and trauma: developmental and gender aspects
• Clinical interventions

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Apply by:

• Online program: October 13, 2020
• Academic credit (optional): March 28, 2021

Online program: October 14, 2020 – January 27, 2021
Program length: 15 weekly sessions

Tuition:

• Trauma & Resilience Online Program: US$ 500 (paid to Metiv)
• Optional academic credit for Trauma & Resilience Online Course: US$ 240 (paid to RIS)

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships through Metiv Center may be available.

Eligible students for this course must have a background as an advanced student or a professional in clinical or educational psychology, neuropsychology, social work, psychiatry, counseling, nursing, medicine, or law and public health. Civil servants and clergy are also eligible to apply. Please note that only clinicians are eligible for the optional third week of training.