Ethically Treating PTSD Resulting from Terrorism & Other Traumas (PTAbb1)

Course overview

Topics included in this course are: Loss of Invulnerability; The Loss of an Orderly World, Positive Self-Image, and Trust; The Shattering of Assumptions; Psychodynamics of Victims and Psychological Infantilism; Impotency and Constipated Rage of Victims; Grief and Mourning Experiences; The Psychopathology of Being Held Hostage; Psychological Anchors and Transference of the Mutual Fate Bond; Ethical Questions; Code of Ethics: NASW, AAMFT, APA, and NBCC; Personal Reflection Exercise Explanation; Comparison of the Symptoms of PTSD with the Symptoms of STSD; Identifying Trust Issues with Victims of Terrorism; Personal Reference Points that Assist You in Consciously Experiencing Your Emotions; Introjection, Thought Identification, and Regression Resulting from Terrorism; Time and Inflicting Pain; Use of Ego Defense Mechanisms.