• LST021VS22DIAK Trauma orientation in child protection LST0105A21S-3001 12.09.2022-14.10.2022  5 credits  (A49sosd, ...) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will be able to
    • recognise intergenerational patterns of maltreatment, the phenomena and forms of child
    maltreatment, and their contributing factors in traumatisation
    • understand the mechanism of traumatisation and its effects on a child’s development and
    everyday life
    • understand the importance of stability in everyday life for the child’s and their family’s
    resilience and sense of security
    • identify the dynamics of vicarious traumatisation in themselves, and the role and tools of
    prevention
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Diak degree students: Completion of the thematic modules Assistance and the Service System (1 semester) and Inclusion and Guidance (2 semester), or equivalent accredited prior learning. The Family Work and Welfare (5 ECTS) course must be completed or accredited as prior learning.
    Open UAS students: The course is available in Open UAS. Students are expected to be familiar with social work and the service systems of family support and child welfare, and the basics of customer case work. The course requires the ability to produce written and oral outputs.
    Course contents
    • maltreatment as a phenomenon and the effects of adverse childhood experiences
    (ACEs) on a child’s growth and development
    • the psychological role of intergenerational traumatisation
    • advanced understanding of trauma, recognising symptoms and understanding triggers
    • the developmental role of protective factors in various growth environments
    • susceptibility factors of vicarious traumatisation
    • stabilising practices and work methods
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tarja Isomäki

    Mode of delivery

    Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    Learning material will be available in Diakle by the beginning of the module. Material consists of videos & articles.

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    The English version of the module is taught online: 1-2 online lectures, independent learning (videos & articles), few assignments that can be done individually or in pairs.

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Diak's evaluation criteria is used. The module will be assessed on a scale from 1-5/to be resubmitted.

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    12.09.2022 - 14.10.2022

    Enrollment date

    01.03.2022 - 18.03.2022

    Group(s)
    • A49sosd
    • Diak
    • E49sosd
    • F50sos
    • A50sos
    • A49sosn
    Unit, in charge

    Sosionomitutkinnot (not translated)

    Teacher(s)

    Tarja Isomäki, Pirkko Kärkkäinen, Katja Päällysaho, Satu Keisala

    Further information for students

    Previous studies about child protection in Finland is required. FInd outmore: https://youtu.be/fLU7iahuWBQ

    Programme(s)

    BA of Social Services, BA of Social Services, Diaconal Work, BA of Social Services, Christian Youth Work

    Unit location

    Diak joint implementation

    Virtual proportion

    5 credits

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    Valinnaisena toteutustapana on verkkokurssitoteutus englanniksi. Tähän sisältyy yksi aikaan sidottu aloitusluento, mahdollinen päätöswebinaari sekä oppimistehtävä / tentti. (not translated)

    Students use of time and load

    1 ECTS equals 26,7 hours of students work.

    Content periodicity

    1-2 online lectures that require students' attendance on a specific time. Other contents are not tied to time nor place.