HEAL78524
Mental Health and Work - Recovery		 Sheridan
 
  I: Administrative Information   II: Course Details   III: Topical Outline(s)  Printable Version
 

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Section I: Administrative Information
  Total hours: 12.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2018
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Mental Health and Work
Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20180122_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course will be delivered in an interactive online format by a peer-trained mental health facilitator using a variety of e-learning tools to meet the needs of the students. Due to the nature of the subject matter, this course has no credit value and the achievement of this course is based on a Recognition of Participation.
 
 
Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students explore and discuss the evolution of recovery in mental health and the emerging beliefs and values that promote and support recovery. Through reflections, discussions, and a case-study, students analyze the stages of recovery and acquire a process to support recovery.

Program Context

 
Mental Health and Work Program Coordinator(s): N/A
Recovery is the first course in the program. Its purpose is to analyze the core components of recovery and learn the techniques and skills to support oneself or others experiencing a mental health challenge. Through peer based principles and methods, communication skills, and understanding of the recovery philosophy, students explore the strengths-based approach guided by the recovery philosophy: 'that people can and do get better'. This course is offered in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association's Workplace Mental Health Collaborative.


Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

  Critical Performance:
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to analyze the core components of recovery.
 
Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Explain the transformation from maintenance to a recovery-oriented system.
  2. Describe the stages of mental health recovery.
  3. Explore techniques and skills that support recovery.
  4. Discover the difference in an 'illness story' and a 'recovery story'.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

 Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
 Discussions20.0%
 Journal Entries10.0%
 Assignment 1 Shift on maintenance to recovery15.0%
 Case study - Analysis of recovery stages20.0%
 Goal-setting activity10.0%
 Assignment 2 A recovery narrative25.0%
Total100.0%

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

  • Not Eligible for PLAR
 
 
Section III: Topical Outline
Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details:

MODULE 1: What is Recovery?

  • Welcome and introductions
  • Exploring recovery
  • Shift from maintenance to recovery
  • Discussion - Beliefs on recovery 10%
  • Assignment 1 - Research on shift on maintenance to recovery 15%

 

MODULE 2: Stages of Mental Health Recovery

  • Stages of recovery
  • Analysis of each stage of recovery
  • Mental Health Continuum Model
  • Case Study - Analysis of recovery stages 20%
  • Journal Entry 5%

 

MODULE 3: Supporting Recovery

  • Beliefs and values that promote and support recovery
  • Effective listening and the art of asking questions
  • Problem solving / goal setting for recovery
  • Goal Setting Activity 10%
  • Journal Entry 5%

 

MODULE 4: The Recovery Narrative

  • Illness narrative vs. recovery narrative
  • Assignment 2 - Writing a recovery narrative 25%
  • Discussion - Reflections on recovery 10%
  • Course Evaluation

 

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Respectful Behaviour
  • Accessible Learning
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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