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Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress Specialization

Psychology of Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress Specialization

Disorders Related to Trauma, Anxiety, & Stress. Introduce psychological disorders related to trauma, psychopathologies of anxiety, managing stress.

Instructor: Kyle Smith

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Earn a Certificate

With paid plans

What you'll learn

Users will define, identify, and explain stress, its theories, physiology, health impacts, and effective coping/management strategies.
Users will identify the nature, causes, and global prevalence of anxiety disorders and evaluate their effective treatments.
Users will learn how psychological disorders and trauma-related psychopathologies are diagnosed, the associated issues, and effective treatments.

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From a scientific perspective, learners will explore three types of psychological disorders that have their origins in trauma. They will gain a comprehensive understanding of the psychology of anxiety which will include diagnostic criteria, prevalence, contributing factors, treatments, and cultural influences. Learners will also delve into the cognitive psychological principles that they can use to master course material, the physiological and psychological effects of stress, and techniques to overcome them.

Applied Learning Project

Over the duration of each course, students will be presented with formative assessments to assess their knowledge on concepts that have just been covered. At the end of every module there are summative assessments which are tracked and graded to assess your overall understanding. Finally, at the end of each course you are presented with an overall course level assessment.

Disorders Related To Trauma

Course 112 hours

What you'll learn

Different types of trauma, their definitions, and the range of potential outcomes—both negative and positive—that can follow traumatic experiences
How PTSD, acute stress disorder, and dissociative disorders are understood, diagnosed and treated by clinicians

Skills you'll gain

Mental Health, Cultural Sensitivity, Psychotherapy, Trauma Care, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Stress Management

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Course 27 hours

What you'll learn

Feeling anxiety from time to time is a normal part of life, but when such feelings begin to interfere with the quality of a person’s life they should seek professional help. This course provides a review of common disorders for which anxiety is a key symptom. These include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. In addition, this course discusses diagnostic criteria, contributing factors, and treatments for each disorder.

Skills you'll gain

Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry, Cultural Diversity, Psychological Evaluations, Patient Evaluation, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Patient Treatment

Less Stress, Better Health

Course 314 hours

What you'll learn

Understand the nature of stress and identify its common causes and symptoms.
Describe the psychological, social, and physiological consequences of stress.
Explain how to effectively cope with stressors and prepare yourself to be able to grow after a stressor

Skills you'll gain

Mindfulness, Physiology, Resilience, Psychology, Stress Management, Mental Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Intelligence, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Self-Awareness, and Mental Health Diseases and Disorders