Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Honours (FHEQ level 6) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 |
| Assessment:
| CW80OR20 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To introduce the student to the psychological impact of loss, grief and bereavement drawing on a life cycle approach. To introduce the student to ways in which theories of grief and bereavement may influence the delivery of clinical interventions in current health care settings. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit, students will be able to: * Critically examine the issue of loss from a life cycle perspective. * Discuss the different ways in which grief and bereavement are represented and constructed. * Critically examine theories of grief and bereavement. * Assess and evaluate a number of approaches to bereavement care for adults and children. Skills: * Ability to select, summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources and to relate this to existing bodies of knowledge. (T/F/A) * Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models. (T/F/A) * Ability to apply theoretical notions to practical problems and phenomena. (T/F/A) * Can demonstrate detailed knowledge of the specialist area and its application within research and practice. * Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently by written, oral and visual means. (T/F/A) * Ability to produce work to agreed specification and deadlines. * Ability to work independently, without close supervision or guidance. * Can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes. (T/F/A) * Can undertake self directed study and project management in order to met desired objectives. (T/F) * Is able to take charge of their own learning, and can reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning. (T/F) Content: In this unit we will discuss a number of concepts, theories and models that have been influential in our understanding of loss, grief and bereavement across the life cycle including: * Understanding how loss, grief and bereavement are linked. * Loss across the life cycle and the development of psychosocial competence. * Coping and adaptation to loss in chronic illness. * Resilience. * Grief reactions to different types of loss and bereavement. * Psychological, social and physical impact of bereavement on the individual. * Theories of grief and bereavement, including Freudian concepts, psychosocial transition, attachment, and grief work. * Evaluation of current models of grief and their impact on bereavement services. * Application of theoretical understanding to loss, grief and bereavement in clinical settings. |
| Programme availability: |
PS30128 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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