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 ÌÇÐÄvlog´«Ã½Evaluation 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.