PUB HLTH 7033 - Trauma-informed counselling for CALD and Indigenous populations

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

Most current conceptualizations and treatments of trauma have not accounted for the unique circumstances faced by Indigenous people or CALD clients but have assumed there is a universal trauma response. This neglects the fact that trauma is not experienced independently of cultural context and is influenced by cultural and societal configurations. First Nations people and CALD groups (including refugees) face unique issues and stressors that impact their emotions, learning, behaviour, and psychosocial health. First Nations people?s experiences of ongoing colonisation, discrimination, lack of acceptance, racism, and stigma can significantly and negatively impact their mental health and wellbeing. In addition, many Indigenous people have experienced historical and ongoing trauma related to genocide, stolen generations and colonisation. People from CALD backgrounds, particularly those seeking asylum and refugees, experience greater stress and trauma compared to other groups. Refugees are likely to have faced traumatic experiences in the context of persecution, political conflict, organised violence, separation from family, forced displacement, and exposure to long periods of war. Understanding how culture and social position shape how trauma is experienced and healed is central to developing cultural responsiveness in the work with Indigenous people and CALD clients. This course will explore the unique challenges involved in supporting Indigenous people and CALD clients to heal from trauma as well as address issues that have relevance in their communities. Participants will gain an understanding of the impacts of the systemic and intergenerational trauma faced by these communities and learn to apply the principles of culturally responsive practice when working with these clients. By learning to apply Indigenous social, and emotional wellbeing principles, practices and healing frameworks, utilising Aboriginal and culturally sensitive concepts of trauma, graduates will gain specific skills that enable them to respond to trauma in individuals and communities.

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Course Details

Course Code	PUB HLTH 7033
Course	Trauma-informed counselling for CALD and Indigenous populations
Coordinating Unit	Public Health
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 Hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Restrictions	Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MCP) or the Graduate Certificate in Trauma Counselling (the Program proposal for the latter is currently being developed for APEAC and Academic Board approval)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Alexandra Bloch-Atefi

Dr Alexandra Bloch-Atefi
Phone: 8313 6228
Email: alexandra.bloch-atefi@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	Understand that impacts of systemic and intergenerational trauma are central to developing cultural responsiveness and to work effectively with Indigenous people and CALD clients
2	Understand the impact of privilege, colonialism, oppression and racism on personal experiences and the need to consider these impacts when developing guidelines for trauma treatment.
3	Critically appraise the role of Indigenous cultural healing modalities in trauma recovery and apply these in collaboration with the individual, family and community.
4	Understand and apply principles of cultural responsiveness and cultural safety and how these relate to trauma recovery when working with Indigenous people and CALD clients
5	Apply the principles of culturally responsive practice when working with diverse populations who have experienced trauma and understand how to create culturally safe environments
6	Utilise culturally sensitive concepts of trauma such that graduates will gain specific skills that enables them to respond to trauma in individuals and communities.

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1, 4, 5
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	3, 5
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	N/A
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1-6
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	1-6
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	N/A
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 2, 3

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Dudgeon, P., Milroy, H., & Walker, R. (Eds.). (2014).Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice. Canberra, 最新糖心Vlog: Commonwealth of 最新糖心Vlog

Recommended Resources

Brown, L. S. (2008). Cultural competence in trauma therapy: Beyond the flashback. American Psychological Association.

Hinton, D. E., & Good, B. J. (Eds.). (2016). Culture and PTSD: Trauma in global and historical perspective. 最新糖心Vlog of Pennsylvania Press.

Selected online resources, including journal articles and reading lists will be disseminated via MyUni. Students may also be listed as a cohort within the Whole of Counselling Program MyUni site (PUB HLTH 003) which provides resources targeting and designed for academic writing in a counselling context.

Online Learning

MyUni
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You will need your student login name and a password.

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regularly.
Learning & Teaching Activities

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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