CSPH5708

Increasingly professionals working in healthcare, communities, and wellbeing spaces are working with clients and patients with complex needs. Healthcare professionals who have not been formally trained in mental health must arm themselves with a deeper understanding of mental health needs, the intersectionality of minoritized identities, and the trauma that many clients and patients present with. Additionally, individuals in helping professions come to their work with their own unique lived experiences. In working with clients and patients, professionals are continuously exposed to secondary trauma.

In this course, students will gain a clear understanding of the scope of practice of non-mental health providers as it relates to mental health, trauma, and the processes of referring clients to other professionals when appropriate. Students will learn tangible skills for providing culturally appropriate responses, resources, and referrals. Students will be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of common mental health concerns and of trauma and will learn tools and techniques to navigate these concerns within their profession’s scope of practice. Important considerations on intersectionality and equity will be discussed and examined throughout the course. Students will also learn the foundations of mind-body science and trauma-informed practices to support their clients’ or patients’ journeys toward health and wellbeing.

There are no prerequisite courses. This course is required for students who have been admitted to the Integrative Health and Wellbeing Coaching Master of Arts and Integrative Health and Healing DNP programs. Health science students, non-degree students, or students from other degree programs may enroll with instructor permission.