Module Details
Module Code: |
PSYC C4401 |
Module Title:
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Psychology and Positive Change
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Title:
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Psychology and Positive Change
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Maeve Murphy
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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9695 |
PSYC C3402 |
Psychology of Mental Health and Neurodiversity |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Critical Awareness
To embed critical thinking skills across all content specifically related to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Corner, R.J. & Comer, J.S.. (2018), Abnormal Psychology, 9th Ed.. Worth Publishers Inc., New York.
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Nolen-Hoeksema, S.. (2016), Abnormal Psychology, McGraw-Hill, New York, [ISBN: 9781259765667].
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Emerson, E. & Einfeld, S.L.. (2011), Challenging Behaviour, 3rd Ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
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Shane J. Lopez,C. R. Snyder. (2011), The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology, Oxford University Press, p.709, [ISBN: 9780199862160].
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Stewart Ian Donaldson,Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Jeanne Nakamura. (2011), Applied Positive Psychology, Routledge, p.237, [ISBN: 0415877814].
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Cromby, J., Harper, D., & Reavey, P.. (2013), Psychology Mental Health and Distress, Palgrave MacMillan, Hampshire.
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Frances K. McSweeney,Eric S. Murphy. (2014), The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Operant and Classical Conditioning, John Wiley & Sons, p.760, [ISBN: 9781118468173].
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Government of Ireland. Sharing the Vision: A mental health
policy for everyone,
| Other Resources |
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British Psychological Society. British Psychological Society,
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Applied Social Studies. Applied Social Studies IT Carlow Library
database,
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Sage Online Journals. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Springerlink. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Wiley Online Library. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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APA Ebooks. APA Psychnet,
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