LDRS 3123 - Children and Youth in Crisis

3 credits

[Meets the Core Curriculum Writing Practice Requirement] Children and youth are especially susceptible to the traumatic effects of natural and human-made disasters. Because of their higher level of innocence, minimal experience, and the vulnerable place they have in many societies, relief actions and strategies must identify actions and strategies as quickly as possible. Students identify stress symptoms and emotional suffering in order to help as fully as appropriate and then to direct individuals to qualified support specialists. This course is not intended for professional or trained counselors, but for those who are on site immediately following natural or human caused disasters.