Module Details
| Module Code: |
OCCH8001 |
| Title: |
Mental Health and Self-Care
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Long Title:
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Mental Health and Self-Care
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| NFQ Level: |
Advanced |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 ) |
| Field of Study: |
8620 - Occupational Health
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| Module Description: |
This module aims to explain the practice and implementation of self-care, positive mental health and emotional resilience to Social Care Work students.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
appraise the principles of self-care and the actions an individual might take in order to attain optimal mental and physical health |
| LO2 |
critically explore factors that contribute to and undermine well-being and emotional wellness |
| LO3 |
judge compassion fatigue, burnout on the continuum of mental health and wellness |
| LO4 |
create and implement an individualised self-care plan |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Understanding Self-care
Understand how the current social care worker role can limit people’s opportunities to self care; what self-care is; how we all make decisions about our health and wellbeing; practices to promote self-care.
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The Power of Vulnerability
What is vulnerability? Brene Brown's redefinition and its relevance to Social Care Work; how does vulnerability feel; what vulnerability gives you; vulnerability and care; narcissism is shame and lack of vulnerability; debunking vulnerability myths; understanding and combating shame; the vulnerability armors; closing the disengagement divide; disruptive engagement and changing toxic work cultures.
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Modern Stoicism for Social Care Work
What is Stoicism?; key principles and beliefs; the Stoic goal of life; live by virtue; focus on what you can control, accept what you can’t; how to distinguish between good, bad, and (‘preferred’) indifferent things; take action and become a warrior of the mind; practice misfortune; add a reserve clause to your planned actions; Amor Fati; how to turn obstacles into opportunities; be mindful.
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Emotional Intelligence
Define what emotional intelligence (EQ) is; how it is relevant to Social Care Work: interpret the different dimensions of emotional intelligence; how EQ can improve your personal effectiveness;
how to encourage emotionally intelligent behaviour in your colleagues and so improve the quality of working relationships.
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Resilience as Radical Self-Care
Strategies to develop resilience; The Resilient Personality; how to moderate the negative effects of stress; adaptation; Self-esteem; self-confidence; curiosity; control over the environment; satisfying interpersonal relationships; a repertoire of problem-solving skills;
adaptive behaviors in the areas of social functioning, morale and somatic health; Positive (protective) attributes;humour & optimism;
cognitive flexibility; spirituality (religion, spirituality, and altruism); meaning and purpose in life; neuroendocrine factors; social support; active coping styles; gratitude.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture/discussion/group exercises to aid students reach the Learning outcomes |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent study/research/application of concepts and theory |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture/discussion/group exercises to aid students reach the Learning outcomes |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Independent study/research/application of concepts and theory |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Brene Brown. (2015), Daring Greatly : How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead, Penguin Books Ltd, UK, [ISBN: 9780241257401].
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Ryan Holiday. (2016), The Daily Stoic : 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring new translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, Profile Books Ltd, UK, [ISBN: 9781781257654].
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Nadia Narain ,. (2018), Self-Care for the Real World : Practical self-care advice for everyday life, Cornerstone, UK, [ISBN: 9781786331120].
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Suzy Reading. (2018), The Self-Care Revolution : smart habits & simple practices to allow you to flourish, Aster, UK, [ISBN: 9781912023202].
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Trudy Gilbert-Eliot. (2020), Healing Secondary Trauma : Proven Strategies for Caregivers and Professionals to Manage Stress, Anxiety, and Compassion Fatigue, Rockridge Press, UK, [ISBN: 9781641527569].
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Marcus Aurelius. (2020), Meditations (Non-Fiction Classics), Legend, UK, [ISBN: 978180031972].
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Matthew R. McLennan. (2020), Philosophy and Vulnerability : Catherine Breillat, Joan Didion, and Audre Lorde, Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, UK, [ISBN: 9781350176423].
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J Eric Gentry. (2020), Forward-Facing(R) Professional Resilience : Prevention and Resolution of Burnout, Toxic Stress and Compassion Fatigue, Outskirts Press, USA, [ISBN: 9781977223883].
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Sarah Parry. (2017), Effective Self-Care and Resilience in Clinical Practice : Dealing with Stress, Compassion Fatigue and Burnout, JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS, UK, [ISBN: 978178592070].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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DeRosier, M. E., PhD., Frank, E., PhD.,
Schwartz, V., M.D., & Leary, K. A.,
PhD.. (2013), The potential role of resilience
education for preventing mental health
problems for college students, Psychiatric Annals, 43(12).
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Whitney Johnson and Amy Humble. (2020), To Take Care of Others, Start by Taking
Care of Yourself,
| | Other Resources |
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Website, 99u. (2020), The Stoic: 9 Principles to Help You Keep
Calm in Chaos,
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Website, NJlifehacks. (2020), What Is Stoicism? A Simple Definition
& 10 Stoic Core Principles,
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