Clinical Psychology – Complex Trauma and the Healing Process

In the Clinical Psychology – Complex Trauma and the Healing Process course at Saybrook University you will develop knowledge about the established foundations of trauma and its intricate, complex, and often tragic impacts upon mind, body, spirit, and culture, with special attention to exploring both conventional and nonconventional healing processes.

Guided by humanistic, existential, and transpersonal expertise, the Clinical Psychology – Complex Trauma and the Healing Process course at Saybrook University rises to meet the need for humanistic and integrative approaches to trauma-related issues. You will navigate a spectrum of interconnected considerations for those suffering from the effects of trauma.

In the Complex Trauma and the Healing Process Specialization programme, you will learn to be a compassionate and effective healer for many populations, including seniors, military veterans, prisoners, first responders, marginalized populations, and those suffering with chronic illness and substance abuse. Within the curriculum, you will study the foundational aspects of trauma and complex trauma, their manifestations on a person’s psychological, social, physical, and spiritual health, trauma from domestic violence, combat, sexual and physical abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect.

Job Outcomes

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D.: Complex Trauma and the Healing Process Specialization programme is intended to prepare graduates for trauma-informed clinical practice. If you are interested in becoming a licensed psychologist or entering into private practice, you will need to verify the licensure requirements of your state.

Additionally, you may also explore a variety of roles at health care facilities and beyond, including:

• Clinical director

• Research scientist

• Policy adviser

• Health care administrator

• Nonprofit director

• University professor

• Trauma researcher

Courses include:

• Perspectives and Foundations of Traumatic Stress

• Trauma: Mind, Body, and Spiritual Dynamics

• Traumatic Experiences in Relationships