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Nonpathologizing trauma interventions in abnormal psychology courses.

Stephanie M Hoover1, Andrew F Luchner2, Rachel F Pickett3

  • 1a Department of Psychological Sciences , Western Oregon University , Monmouth , Oregon , USA.

Journal of Trauma & Dissociation : the Official Journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD)
|October 14, 2015
PubMed
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Abnormal psychology courses can use nonpathologizing interventions to improve campus trauma response. These methods normalize trauma, challenge victimization, and redefine normal functioning for students and instructors.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • Abnormal psychology courses often focus on pathology.
  • There is a need for improved social responses to trauma on college campuses.
  • Nonpathologizing interventions can positively impact survivors, bystanders, and perpetrators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose nonpathologizing interventions for abnormal psychology courses.
  • To enhance the social response to trauma within university settings.
  • To integrate psychodynamic and feminist multicultural theory into trauma education.

Main Methods:

  • Applying psychodynamic and feminist multicultural theory.
  • Developing class-based interventions for trauma and trauma response.
Keywords:
Abnormal psychologyfeminist multiculturalisminstructionpsychodynamictrauma interventions

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  • Focusing on instructor self-reflection and pedagogical strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Recommendations include using nonpathologizing language.
    • Normalizing trauma responses and subjectively defining trauma.
    • Challenging secondary victimization and questioning "normal" vs. "abnormal" functioning.

    Conclusions:

    • Nonpathologizing interventions are effective in abnormal psychology courses.
    • These interventions have implications for therapeutic practices and future research.
    • Classroom-based approaches can foster a more supportive environment for trauma survivors.