When Our World is Turned Upside Down is a Course
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In this world, we can find ourselves unexpectedly faced by hardships that can turn our lives upside down. What happens when these hardships are widespread impacting entire communities, countries, or the world? Collective trauma, or traumatic experiences like the COVID-19 pandemic that impact entire societies or groups of people, can bring confusion and upheaval. Yet, there is hope amidst the chaos. In this course, we will explore the topic of collective trauma, the effects that collective trauma may bring, situations that cause it, and how we can support ourselves and others as they navigate times of collective trauma.
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Why are we talking about this?
This module will introduce the course and offers a rationale for participating in a course on the topic of collective trauma. The benefits and importance in exploring this topic will also be discussed.
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What is Trauma?
In this module, a foundational understanding of the topic of trauma will be given. The module will include a definition of trauma and traumatic stress, summarize key points on the topic of trauma, and provide an overview of the impact of trauma.
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Collective Trauma
Now that a summary of trauma has been provided, this section of the course will dive into the topic of collective trauma. In this module, you will find a description of the characteristics of this type of trauma and examples of situations that may precipitate a collective trauma response.
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A Discussion on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Currently, as we face the COVID-19 pandemic, we are in a time of collective trauma. This module will offer discourse on this specific situation and how it may elicit a collective trauma response.
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Effects of Collective Trauma Part 1: Physiological
The next portion of the course will include a discussion on the effects of collective trauma. This module will cover some of the physiological effects of trauma that a person may experience.
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Effects of Collective Trauma Part 2: Psychological
This module will discuss some of the potential psychological and emotional consequences of collective trauma that a person may experience.
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Effects of Collective Trauma Part 3: Relational and Societal
This course module will discuss how collective trauma may impact relational and societal well-being.
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Effects of Collective Trauma Part 4: Spiritual
This module will explore how collective trauma may impact a person's spirituality or faith.
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Tips on How to Respond to Ourselves and Others with Love
This module begins the application portion of the course where students begin to make meaning of what they have learned. Throughout this module, the topics of acceptance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard will be discussed along with how they can be utilized to support survivors of collective trauma.
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Supporting Ourselves and Others
This module will further discuss tips, tools, and ways to navigate supporting ourselves and others in response to collective trauma.
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What Now?
In this module, you will take some time to reflect on what you are taking from the course.
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What Did You Get Out of This Course?
In this module, you will take some time to reflect on what you are taking from the course.