At such a young age, it can be difficult for children to understand why they are being abused, neglected or afraid to trust. As a result they respond to the trauma in their lives by:

  • Becoming unengaged or rowdy at school
  • Having sudden outbursts toward figures of authority
  • Isolating themselves from peers and family members
To make matters worse, according to a study* released in the Child Abuse & Neglect journal, about 80% of 21-year-olds that were abused as children met criteria for at least one psychological disorder.

Help children overcome trauma by gaining skills in child and adolescent counseling, crisis prevention and treatment, and inter-relational communication through the Online Master's in Counseling.

This program is rooted in Catholic-Catholic-Christian teachings on human behavior, dignity and virtues, which prepares students to help their faith-based and secular communities.
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Start your application today for the Online Master's in Counseling program to qualify for scholarships, including: 

  • Grant in Aid Scholarship – up to $3,500 off tuition 
  • Patriot Scholarship – 10% off tuition 
  • Public Servant Scholarship – 10% off tuition
Apply by Sunday, October 21st to receive a fee waiver (valued at $55).
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Sample Course: Childhood Problems and Disorders

In this short on-demand video, Dr. William Nordling and Dr. Harvey Payne (both specialists in child, marriage, and family therapy at Divine Mercy University) talk about some of the challenges of identifying the root causes of childhood problems.
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To learn more about our Online Master's in Counseling program, contact us at (703) 416-1441 or admissions@divinemercy.edu.

*Study: Amy B. Silverman, Helen Z. Reinherz, Rose M. Giaconia, The long-term sequelae of child and adolescent abuse: A longitudinal community study, Child Abuse & Neglect, Volume 20, Issue 8, August 1996, Pages 709-723. Retrieved from: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0145213496000592

Divine Mercy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award master's and doctorate degrees.