PTSD and Bullying (1 CE)
This course is for: Psychologists, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists
*This course is not approved for social work*
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Ossa, F.C., Pietrowsky, R., Bering, R., and Kaess, M. (2019). Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among targets of school bullying. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 13(43)
Course Description: Bullying is a deliberate form of aggression with concomitant negative consequences. Categorically, bullying is conceptually consistent with the defining features associated with maltreatment or abuse. It is necessary to explore bullying to determine if the diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are also met. However, it can be difficult to diagnose PTSD in relation to bullying due to duration, re-exposure, and possible non-violent aggression. School bullying is also highly associated with PTSD symptom presentation in students. Related school prevention efforts may effectively reduce the occurrence of traumatic experiences and consequent PTSD development.
Learning Objectives:
- Review the definition of bullying and PTSD diagnostic criteria
- Consider the various findings from the studies cited within the accompanying article
- Understand the statistical analyses and resultant conclusions in relation to bullying and PTSD
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder among targets of school bullying
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Consider how PTSD and bullying are associated with the statistical findings detailed in the accompanying review
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the referenced article for any missed questions and/or to better understand bullying target identification and PTSD diagnostic criteria
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
---|---|
CE Format | Online, Text-Based |