OVERVIEW

Post-traumatic Stress Course is organized by The American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP), Inc..

Course Information:
This course is a comprehensive study of the disorder "Post-Traumatic Stress." A well defined mental health diagnosis, students will study all facets of the disorder, including therapeutic outcomes and stress management interventions. The course is presented from a "holistic view" toward the disorder and many dimensions of therapeutic interventions are presented. Students will study the symptomology, causes, medical and mental health interventions, as well as holistic approaches to working with clients and achieving stress management outcomes. The physical, behavioral and spiritual dimensions of the disorder and its treatment are fully examined. Special causes are examined included sexual assault, traumatic injury, and loss and grief. Students will also study issues and stress management interventions for relapse prevention. Other topics that will be presented include pharmacological treatments, the history of the disorder and abuse assessment and emergency preparedness. Course Code: SM 580. Contact hours of education: 20

This course is particularly designed for those seeking education qualifications for Certification as a Stress Management Consultant by the American Institute of Health Care Professionals, Inc.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand and discuss the history of post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Define and discuss the most common symptomology of the disorder.
• Define and discuss "anxiety" and "dissociation."
• Define and discuss associated features of the disorder.
• Discuss various medical, behavioral and treatment approaches to the disorder.
• Define models for healing, recovery and growth.
• Compare and contrast group vs. self-managed care.
• Define and discuss core interventions to fa ciliate relaxation and control symptoms.
• Discuss the role of anger management interventions.
• Understand the major principles of memory work.
• Define and discuss the use of cognitive restructuring.
• Understand the role of "guilt" in the disorder.
• Define the use of thought field therapy as a treatment modality.
• Discuss the treatment method of eye desensitization and reprocessing.
• Understand how to use healing imagery and rituals as interventions.
• Define optional complementary approaches to care and treatment.
• Define issues related to the disorder and sexual abuse.
• Understand the role of spiritual care, support and growth in healing.
• Discuss interventions used to reduce the incidence of relapse.
• Utilize assessment tools to define incidents of abuse.
• Review and discuss emergency preparedness for victims of abuse.
• Discuss time management techniques as a therapeutic modality.

Course Content:
• Post-traumatic stress defined
• Symptoms and manifestations of post-traumatic stress disorder
• Anxiety and dissociation
• Associated features of the disorder
• Principles of healing, recovery and growth
• Holistic treatment approaches
• Stabilization and balance issues and interventions
• Affect management
• General arousal reduction
• Progressive relaxation
• Autogenic training
• Meditation practices
• Anger management
• Intrusion management
• Memory work
• Cognitive restructuring
• Resolving guilt
• Thought Field Therapy
• Traumatic incident reduction
• Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
• Dream management and processing
• Healing imagery and rituals
• Grieving losses
• Expressive arts therapy
• Life Review
• Building self-esteem
• Complementary approaches
• Assessment of abuse
• Spiritual and religious growth
• Relapse prevention
• Emergency preparedness