Lecture: 60 hours
In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as lecture, group work, case studies, and team-based exercises.
• 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 MHSU practice
• Advocacy:
• Concepts related to advocacy
• Roles and responsibilities relevant to MHSU 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
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Understand the mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) agencies;
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and domains of Psychosocial Rehabilitation as they relate to the Recovery Model of mental health care;
3. Understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs;
4. Understand the principles of advocacy in promoting mental health and its relevance to MHSU practice;
5. Demonstrate ability to develop client-centered plans of action for self-growth and mental health promotion for individuals experiencing mental health challenges;
6. Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document a basic assessment (Mental Status Exam);
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of leadership;
8. Understand how the use of critical thinking skills can influence therapeutic environments and therapeutic relationships;
9. Demonstrate an understanding of community integration, group dynamics, and group therapy.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.
This course is a graded course, not a mastery course.
Textbooks and materials are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials will be provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Students in the MHSU program are required to maintain a passing grade of 65% (C+) in all courses to progress in the program.