Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module will develop participants requisite knowledge and skills in order to effectively practice as peer advocates within mental health services and the community | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a portfolio of practice skills conducive to the facilitation of support and recovery for people with mental health problems 2. Appraise national and international standards for the rights of people with disability and mental health 3. Evaluate national and international practice and policy literature on peer advocacy 4. Develop a working knowledge of diverse models of peer advocacy and utilise effective aspects of these models within the context of their service environment 5. Evaluate the contexts and support needs of people identified as having a mental health problem and the role of peer advocates 6. Identify mechanisms whereby personal safety, health and reflective practice are applied | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
See description below •Historical context of mental health, psychiatric illness and psychiatric/mental health care and critical analysis of issues arising in context, e.g. power, coercion and re-traumatisation • Determinants of wellbeing and mental distress • Consumer perspectives and experience of helping systems • The concept of Recovery • The role of advocacy in the pursuit of recovery • The infrastructures of HSE, Voluntary organisations and relevant statutory organisations • Policy developments and implementation • Social networks, social mapping and process mapping • Participatory approaches to care • The evolution and role of Peer Support Workers in Health and Social care • Models of advocacy • Becoming an advocate • The multidisciplinary team, different occupational groups, dual relationships with clients and colleagues • Interdisciplinary and interagency working • Statutory governance of care provision • Basic communication, facilitation, conflict management skills training • Basic knowledge acquisition and practical skills relating to recovery approaches to care and support • Co-operative learning • Adult learning and information technology • Socio, political and cultural environment of health and social care • The nature of support and service provision • Citizenship within health and health care • Values based practice • Self efficacy, self esteem and managing self talk • Understanding own distress and recovery; how to reframe our stories in ways that can benefit others • Meaning and purpose in our lives • Practice supervision & reflective practice, stress and burnout, vicarious trauma Unit 2: • Open dialogue • Creative interpersonal skills • Innovative and effective communication mechanisms and skills • Life coaching, empowerment techniques and alternative perspectives on living • Case analysis and case formulation • Advanced social mapping simulation and role play • Cultural diversity, cultural biases and working with differing perspectives and lifestyles • Mental health, legal and human rights • Process skills, e.g. goal setting • An awareness and experience of systemic approaches to living and engaging with families, community, and health & social support agencies • Psychosocial Intervention Skills • Building blocks for recovery • Self care and self development • Strengths based communication | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books: None Articles: None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||