Course syllabus for Trauma and PTSD, focusing on transcultural aspects

Trauma och PTSD, med fokus på transkulturella aspekter

Essential data

Course code: 9K8141

Course name: Trauma and PTSD, focusing on transcultural aspects

Credits: 7.5

Form of Education: Contract education (credits)

Main field of study: Psychology

Level: AV - Second cycle

Grading scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)

Department: Department of Clinical Neuroscience

Decided by: Finalized by: 2025-09-17, Utbildningsnämnden CNS

Decision date: 2025-09-17

Course syllabus valid from: Spring semester 2026

Literature and other teaching aids

Mandatory literature

American Psychological Association (2025). APA Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults. https://www.apa.org/about/policy/guideline-ptsd-in-adults.pdf.

Hays, P. A. (2022). Addressing Cultural Complexities in Counseling and Clinical Practice: An Intersectional Approach (4 ed). American Psychological Association. ISBN-10:1433835940, ISBN-13:978-1433835940.

Theisen-Womersley, G. (2021). Trauma and Resilience Among Displaced Populations: A Sociocultural Exploration. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67712-1. ISBN 978-3-030-67711-4. ISBN 978-3-030-67712-1 (eBook).

Additional literature in the form of articles will be added during the course.