Module Details

Module Code: PSYC C4401
Module Title: Psychology and Positive Change
Title: Psychology and Positive Change
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Maeve Murphy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to develop a theoretical framework to guide understanding of psychological distress and to examine the role of assessment, formulation and therapeutic interventions in the area of mental health and challenging behaviour. Emphasis will be placed on the role of positive psychology in practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical importance of professional skills for mental health in social care practice.D1 p2 p19 p20 p21 p22; D2 p13 p14 p15; D4 p4 p5; D5 p1 p12 p13 p19
LO2 Analyse theoretical perspectives to understandings of mental health and mental illness and intervention.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p3 p4 p12; D3 p1 p3 p6 p8; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p10 p11 p13 p16
LO3 Evaluate current and alternative approaches to understanding challenging behaviour and demonstrate an ability to apply these approaches in practice.D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p2 p12 p17; D3 p1 p3 p8; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p10 p11 p13 p16
LO4 Apply a positive psychology approach to professional practice D1 p5 p23; D2 p12; D3 p6; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p12 p13 p16 p19
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
9695 PSYC C3402 Psychology of Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Mental Health, Mental Illness and Interventions
• Range of psychological theories and perspectives for mental health and illness will be explored, including dual continua model, biopsychosocial approach, diathesis stress model, power threat meaning framework, beyond classification systems. • Explanations – Biological, Neurodevelopmental, • Psychological, social and cultural. • Voices of the service user • Specific experiences of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, autism, trauma related responses Evidence based psychological interventions • Advances and developments in intervention and support • Person centered interventions D1 p3 p5 p8 p10; D2 p3 p4 p12; D3 p1 p3 p6 p8; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p10 p11 p13 p16
Challenging Behaviour
• Disability: Definition, Prevalence. • Case studies, Assessment, Formulation & Intervention • Understanding distress • Enabling Environments • Examining own role in team • Reactive strategies • Behaviour management models • Applied Behaviour Analysis ABA • Care plans • Response to specific issues: Autism, ADHD, Emotional/ Behavioural difficulties, Learning Disability, Children in Care, Older Adults. D1 p3 p5 p8 p10 p22; D2 p2 p12 p17; D3 p1 p3 p8; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p10 p11 p13 p16
Professional Skills
• Self Care • Reflective practice • Role of supervision • Multidisciplinary teamwork • Evidence based practice • Active Listening • Sign posting D1 p2 p19 p20 p21 p22; D2 p13 p14 p15; D4 p4 p5; D5 p1 p12 p13 p19
Positive Psychology
• Growth and Fixed Mindsets • Character Strengths and Virtues • Resilience • Application of theory to practice D1 p5 p23; D2 p12; D3 p6; D4 p4; D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p7 p8 p12 p13 p16 p19
Critical Awareness
To embed critical thinking skills across all content specifically related to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be provided with case studies and practical applications of psychological theory to assess learning across the 4 LO's.
D1 p2 p3 p20 p21 D2 p4 p13 p14 p15 p17 D3 p 6 D5 p1 p4 p5 p6 p19
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Corner, R.J. & Comer, J.S.. (2018), Abnormal Psychology, 9th Ed.. Worth Publishers Inc., New York.
  • Nolen-Hoeksema, S.. (2016), Abnormal Psychology, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 9781259765667].
  • Emerson, E. & Einfeld, S.L.. (2011), Challenging Behaviour, 3rd Ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
  • Shane J. Lopez,C. R. Snyder. (2011), The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, Oxford University Press, p.709, [ISBN: 9780199862160].
  • Stewart Ian Donaldson,Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Jeanne Nakamura. (2011), Applied Positive Psychology, Routledge, p.237, [ISBN: 0415877814].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Cromby, J., Harper, D., & Reavey, P.. (2013), Psychology Mental Health and Distress, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire.
  • Frances K. McSweeney,Eric S. Murphy. (2014), The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Operant and Classical Conditioning, John Wiley & Sons, p.760, [ISBN: 9781118468173].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
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