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307104 (v.1) OT 607 Psychosocial Theory and Application
Area: | School of Occupational Therapy |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 307102 (v.1) OT 605 Society, Health and Disability or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Study of psychological and social theories in person-environment interactions, within family and individual contexts. Assessment, intervention and interpretation of occupational roles and functional levels of individuals and families. Social learning theories and related therapies and concepts of effective communication in occupational therapy intervention. Promotion of health and well-being and leisure as occupation. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Described the systematic process of collecting, analysed and interpreted information about the ability of an individual and family to perform occupational roles within specified psychosocial and leisure contexts. Examined the sociocultural and familial influences on the health and well-being of the development of individuals within family systems. Analysed and discussed the application of psychological theories of social learning and other relevant therapies, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, in a wide range of occupational therapy contexts. Analysed, discussed and applied psychosocial theories of stress, loss and coping in children, adolescents, adults and families systems, within occupational therapy settings. Critically evaluate concepts of effective communication; and self-constructs including; self-esteem, self-efficacy and competence in relation to person-environment interaction, and identify strategies for enhancement. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Bruce M.A. and Borg B., (1993), Psychosocial Occupational Therapy - Frames of Reference for Intervention, 2nd ed., Thorofare, Slack Incorporated. Chaparo C. and Ranka J., (Eds.), (1997), Occupational Performance Model, Monograph 1, Sydney, Total Print Control. Christiansen C. and Baum C. (Eds.), (1997), Occupational Therapy - Enabling Function and Well-being, 2nd ed., Thorofare, Slack Incorporated. Corey G., (1996), Theory and Practice of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 5th ed., Brooks and Cole, California. Csikszentmihalyi M., (1990), Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Experience, New York, Harper and Row Publishers Incorporated. Dadds M.R. and Sanders M.R., (1993), Behavioural Family Intervention, Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Hanson R. and Atchison B., (1993), Conditions in Occupational Therapy, Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins. Lewin J. and Reed C., (1998), Creative Problem Solving in Occupational Therapy, New York, J.B. Lippincott. Neistadt M. and Crepeau E.B. (Eds.), (1998), Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy, 9th ed., Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott. Veal A. and Lynch R., (2001), Australian Leisure, 2nd ed., Longman NSW, Frenchs Forest. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 40%, Class presentation 20%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61703 Occupational Therapy | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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