Course Description
This course will focus on the concepts and domains of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) as they relate to the principles of the Recovery Model of mental health care. Mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various agencies will be discussed. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be discussed in relation to the prioritization of needs in providing care. Principles of advocacy and PSR as they relate to Community Mental Health Work (CMHW) and Health Care Support Work (HCSW) practice will be addressed.
Course Content
- Mission statements, philosophies, and value statements of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) agencies:
- Understanding the meaning, interpretation, purpose, and application within PSR agencies
- Recovery Model of mental health care and PSR:
- Philosophy, mission, and core values of PSR
- Self determination
- Resiliency
- Principles and domains of PSR
- Prioritizing the needs of individuals with mental health challenges as it pertains to CMHW/HCSW practice
- Advocacy:
- Concepts related to advocacy
- Roles and responsibilities relevant to CMHW/HCSW practice
- Leadership skills
- Mental health promotion
- PSR Goal setting and planning:
- Identification of client problem/need
- Rationale for setting goals
- Long-term and short-term goals
- Developing client-centered plans of action
- Mental Status Examination (MSE) components
- Documentation principles
- Theories and application of group therapy
- Community integration
Learning Activities
CMHW/HCSW faculty facilitate student learning through a variety of learning activities which may include:
- Case studies
- Group activities
- Group discussions
- Computer assisted learning programs
- Use of electronic resources
- Use of audiovisual aids
- Guest speakers
Means of Assessment
Course evaluation is consistent with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This is a graded course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Understand the mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various Psychosocial Rehabilitation(PSR) agencies
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and domains of Psychosocial Rehabilitation as they relate to the Recovery Model of mental health care
- Understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
- Understand the principles of advocacy in promoting mental health and its relevance to CMHW/HCSW practice
- Demonstrate ability to develop client-centered plans of action for self-growth and mental health promotion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document a basic assessment (Mental Status Exam)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of leadership
- Understand how the use of critical thinking skills can influence therapeutic environments and therapeutic relationships
- Demonstrate an understanding of community integration, group dynamics and group therapy
Textbook Materials
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students
A list of recommended materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.