Theoretical Approaches to Mental Health Practice

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop an in-depth knowledge of a range of conceptual models of mental health and to explore how a connection is made between specific therapeutic modalities, and the client’s individual needs to promote recovery within the socio-political and cultural context of modern mental health care.

Course content

Approaches to different therapeutic interventions – including developmental and recovery approaches are incorporated in the context of care e.g community and non community settings. An emphasis on group work and working as a team member within a multi disciplinary team. An emphasis on assessment and treatment, promotion and prevention, early detection and intervention, rehabilitation and recovery. An exploration of philosophical and theoretical models; behavioural, psychoanalytic, humanistic, existential and postmodern theories of the self; socio-cultural, neuroscience and medical models of mental health care; further review of psychoactive and somatic therapies; range of therapeutic and counselling strategies and advanced therapeutic skills; ethical decision making in mental health care.

Textbook(s)

Corey, G 2013, Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 9th Edition, Thomson Brooks/Cole, Belmont, CA

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Workshop	8 hours x 1 week
External (Partial online delivery)	- x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case Study Group Presentation, Group Project Case Study, Theoretical Assignment, Written Critique

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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