Recovery in Mental Health

Curriculum Guideline

Effective Date:
Course
Discontinued
No
Course Code
HCSW 1180
Descriptive
Recovery in Mental Health
Department
Mental Health and Personal Support Work
Faculty
Health Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
202120
PLAR
No
Semester Length
8
Max Class Size
32
Contact Hours
60 hours per semester
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Case studies
  • Role-Plays
  • Group activities
  • Review questions
  • Internet and video
  • PSR community visit
  • May include community service learning and/or participation in community based research projects when available.
Course Description
This course will focus on the concepts and principles of Recovery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR). Mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various agencies will be discussed. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs will be discussed in relation to the prioritization of needs. Principles of advocacy and the role of Community Mental Health Work (CMHW) and Health Care Support Work (HCSW) will be addressed. The role of the CMHW and HCSW in relation to goal planning and implementation are included.
Course Content
  • Mission statements, philosophies, and values:  Understanding the meaning, interpretation, purpose, and application
  • Recovery: Philosophy, mission, and core values of PSR
  • Principles and four domains of PSR:  Personal, education, work, and leisure
  • Role of the CMHW in prioritizing the needs of individuals with mental health issues
  • Advocacy: Concepts, roles, and responsibilities of CMHW’s
  • Goal setting and planning:  Identification of problem/need, rationale for setting goals, long-term and short-term goals, and setting a plan of action
  • Mental Status Examination (MSE) components such as: appearance, behaviours, cognition, thought and perceptual disturbance, abstraction, judgment, and risk
  • Documentation: DARE and narrative charting
  • Theories and application of group therapy
Learning Outcomes
  • Recognize the impact of the history of mental health treatment on present day practice
  • Demonstrate an understanding of prejudice, stigma, and bias on care and recovery
  • Understand the mission statements, philosophies, values, and beliefs of various agencies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and principles of recovery within the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model
  • Understand the principles and domains of PSR
  • Understand Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
  • Understand the principles of advocacy in promoting mental health
  • Understand the role of the CMHW in goal planning and implementation with individuals with mental health issues
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct a basic assessment (Mental Status Exam, MSE), gather and document these findings.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of leadership and it’s impact on the therapeutic environment and relationship
  • Demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics and group therapy 
Means of Assessment

Course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College course evaluation policy.  An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course.

This is a graded course and a minimum requirement for successful completion of the course is 65%.  An evaluation schedule will be presented at the beginning of the course.

Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students

A list of recommended materials is provided to students at the beginning of the semester.

Equivalencies

Courses listed here are equivalent to this course and cannot be taken for further credit:

  • No equivalency courses
Which Prerequisite