Blackboard

Gamble, C, and Brennan, G. (2005) Working with Serious Mental Health Problems in the Community. London: Bailliere Tindall
Hall, A,; Wren, M. and Kirby, S. (eds) (2008) Care Planning in Mental Health: Promoting Recovery. Oxford: Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Harris, N., Williams, S., Bradshaw, T (2002) Psychosocial Interventions for People with Schizophrenia: A Practical Guide for Mental Health Workers Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan
Repper, J and Perkins, R (2003) Social Inclusion and Recovery: A Model for Mental Health Practice. London: Bailliere Tindall
Slade, M. (2009) Personal Recovery and Mental Illness: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Contact Hours
Interactive lectures - 12 hours
Power point presentations - 4 hours
Individual and group work activities - 8 hours
Discussions and role play - 6 hours

Independent Study Hours:
Reading and web based research - 70 hours
Preparing profile - 40 hours
Preparing for assessment - 10 hours

Consider how personal values influence decisions
The nature of therapeutic alliance
Exploring Interventions that support the psycho-social needs of others
Theories, policies and concepts underpinning psycho-social interventions
Implementing change to support values based practice and psychosocial interventions

A 3000 word essay that critically analyses and evaluates the influence of values in the application of psychosocial interventions and suggests recommendations for change in practice. (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4)

Formative Assessment
Self, peer and tutor evaluation of class based group work (Learning Outcomes 2, 4)