Module Code - Title:
NM4273
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INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to build upon the skills and knowledge attained in year 1 of the programme and to lay the foundations of Mental Health Nursing practice. The student will develop their knowledge and skills to facilitate psychosocial interventions with service users and families.
Syllabus:
Exploration and application of the core concepts of therapeutic engagement in nursing practice: trust, empathy, congruence, unconditional positive regard, respect, hope, enhancing resilience and collaborative working. Introduction to models and theories of counselling. The counselling process in nursing practice, application of counselling skill in one to one and group settings. Ethical considerations, theoretical assumptions, principles and core elements underpinning psychotherapeutic interventions, trauma and trauma-informed care, including person centered approaches, cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectic behaviour therapy, strengths based approach, and family psychoeducation interventions.
Clinical Skills:
Facilitation of group therapy
Counselling skills and processes
Motivational interviewing, and working with trauma
Self-management approaches
Solution-Focused Approaches,
Problem-solving,
Mindfulness
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
(Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful of this module the student will be able to:
Analyse theory underpinning the practice of therapeutic relationships in mental health nursing.
Discuss the main psychotherapeutic models and approaches relevant to mental health nursing practice.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
(Attitudes and Values)
On successful of this module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate an appreciation of therapeutic engagement with mental health service users and families/carers in promoting recovery.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
(Physical Skills)
On successful of this module the student will be able to:
Demonstrate therapeutic engagement skills
Demonstrate psychosocial interventions/skills
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
This module provides students with the opportunity to develop the UL graduate attributes. Knowledge, skill and responsibility is developed through engagement in teaching and learning strategies e.g. lectures and laboratory sessions, recommended reading and reflection. Through practical demonstration and laboratory group sessions, students will also become more articulate, proactive and collaborative in their practice. Students will also be expected to engage in self-directed study to support their learning. The syllabus and assessment mechanisms will reflect the most recent research and developments in mental health care psychosocial interventions.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Corey, G. (2016)
Theory and practice of group counselling, 9th ed.,
, Boston: Cengage Learning.
McLeod, J. (2011)
Counselling skills: A practical guide for counsellors and helping professionals,
, Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Morrissey, J. and Callaghan, P. (2011)
Communication Skills for Mental Health Nurses,
, Berkshire: Open University Press.
Higgins, A, Kikku, N., Kristofersson, G.K. (eds) (2022)
Advanced Practice in Mental Health Nursing A European Perspective.
, Switzerland: Springer Nature
Other Relevant Texts:
Corrie, S., Townend, M., & Cockx, A. (2015)
Assessment and Case Formulation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
, SAGE
Trenoweth, S. Moone, N (2017)
Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health
, London, SAGE
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
BSNUMHUFA - NURSING (MENTAL HEALTH)
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
annmarie.grealish@ul.ie