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PSYCH 56: Introduction of Psychosocial Rehabilitation                    3 units
Lecture: 3 hours

This course reviews the history of the treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders and shows the evolution of thinking and practice in the field.  The course provides an overview of the fundamental theories, strategies, practice models and interventions commonly utilized in psychosocial rehabilitation.  During the course, the student will review the principles and values of psychosocial rehabilitation, emphasizing consumer empowerment and recovery.  The course will cover a brief history of the field, current practice models, and will identify important issues racing the  psychosocial rehabilitation practitioner today.  The purpose of this course is to present the core values and principles of recovery-oriented, psychosocial rehabilitation practice.  Also presented is basic information on psychiatric disorders, current research and how to work in an empowering way with consumers about medication.
Transfer:  CSU
Fall 2009 Psych 56 Syllabus Instructor:  Cleveland, S
   

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