Module: PSY7002-30 Rehabilitation Psychology

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Dr Jennifer Kinloch

Module Tutor Contact Details: j.kinloch@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module

Psychology is an applied discipline, and in this module, we look at practical ways to intervene in a patient or client’s life to help with their specific problems. We aim to give you an overview of several methods and perspectives in the toolbox of the applied Psychologist. We will also look at ways of attempting to prevent mental and physical health-related disorders.

2. Outline syllabus

Potential topics include: An introduction to rehabilitation and intervention; the clinical interview; methods of assessment in health and clinical psychology; working with groups; the rehabilitation/intervention toolkit; behavioural interventions; experience-dependent plasticity and guided plasticity; psychosexual rehabilitation; the family and wider social context of rehabilitation/intervention; mental health and wellbeing; stigma; the role of employment in recovery.

3. Teaching and learning activities

Lectures, workshops and individual tutorials

Self-directed learning

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Personal development plan and reflection (2000 words)

• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work

• Description: Rehabilitation formulation and communication (3000 words)

• % Weighting: 60%