Department of Rehabilitation Studies
College of Allied Health Sciences
East Carolina University
Spring 2009
REHB 6250 Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Instructor: Paul Alston, Ph.D.
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor #0157
Licensed Psychologist (HSP) NC #360
National Register for Health Care Providers in Psychology
#18618
Office: 4425K Health Sciences Building
Phone: (252) 744-6290
Email: alstonp@ecu.edu
Course Description
This course deals with the assessment, diagnosis, counseling, and treatment
planning for individuals with mental disorders. Students will also gain familiarity with
the DSM-IV TR and other references related to diagnosis and treatment of individuals
with psychiatric disorders.
Course Objectives
Each student should be able to:
1)
2)
3)
4)
describe the historical perspective of assessment and treatment of
individuals with mental illness
compare and contrast the traditional mental health model and the
psychiatric rehabilitation (A.K.A. psychosocial rehabilitation) model.
conduct Mental health and psychiatric rehabilitation assessment including
the DSM-IV diagnostic procedures;
diagnose major mental disorders and develop appropriate treatment
plans including assessment, counseling and planning appropriate
treatment programs and rehabilitation services.
Course Plan
Lectures, discussions, videos, and assigned readings
Course Requirements
1.
The reading of text and other assigned readings.
2.
Participation in class discussions. Students are required to read the
assigned readings prior to class and be prepared to discuss them in class.
3.
Exams as scheduled.
4.
Term paper (6-10 typed pages with a minimum of seven references) on
some type of psychological disorder. See attached for paper outline.
Should be in APA style. [Due April 1, 2009].
Evaluation/Grades
1.
Two examinations. Each exam will cover separate material and will count
35% .
2.
Term paper (value 30%)
Textbook: Required:
1.
Maxmen, J.S. & Ward, N.G. (1995). Essential psychopathology and its
treatment. (2nd ed.). N.Y.: W.W. Norton & Co.
Recommended:
1.
American Psychiatric Association (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical
manual of mental disorders (DSMIV-TR) American Psychiatric
Association, Washington, DC
Readings: (Will be part of tested material on Mid-Term exam)
1.
2.
3.
Bachrach, L. (1995). The biopsychosocial foundation of rehabilitation for
long-term psychiatric patients. Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling,
6 (11), 1-11.
Kopelowics, A. & Liberman, R.P. (1995). Self-management approaches
for seriously mentally ill persons. Directions in Rehabilitation
Counseling, 6(12), 1-17.
Marty, D., Rapp, C.A. & Carlson, L. (2001) The experts speak: The
critical ingredients of strengths model case management. Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Journal, 24(3), 214-221.
Videos on Abnormal Behavior:
Thirteen videos on topics related to abnormal behavior and treatment have been
placed on BlackBoard. Each has been placed on the server in two forms, a high resolution
form for individuals with high speed connections and a low resolution form for
individuals with low speed connections. You access them in BlackBoard by clicking on a
file in “Course Documents”. You should view these as we cover the related topics in
class. Questions from these will be on the exams.
Additional videos on selected topics will also be made available throughout the
course.
East Carolina University seeks to comply fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Students requesting accommodations based on a disability must be registered
with the Department for Disability Support Services located in slay 138 (252) 737-1016
(Voice/TTY).
NOTE: Sources for university emergency preparedness, and information (e.g., class
cancellations, ECU closure) can be accessed as follows:
Severe weather: http://www.ecu.edu/oehs/emergency/SEVERE.HTM
University emergency notices (including closings):
http://www.ecu.edu/services/weatherpage.html
Emergency information hotline: 252-328-0062
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Course Outline
Spring 2009 -Revised
1/14
Psychopathology, Chapter 1
Video Vol 1 Looking at Abnormal Behavior
1/21
Assessment of Pathology - Chapter 2
Video Vol 2 The Nature of Stress
1/28
Diagnosis & Prognosis – Chapter 3
Etiology – Chapter 4
2/4
Treatment Planning – Chapter 5
Sample Case – Chapter 6
2/11
Delirium – Chapter 7
Substance Use Disorders – Chapter 8
Video Vol 10 Organic Mental Disorders
Video Vol 6 Substance Abuse
2/18
Schizophrenia – Chapter 9
Video Vol 9 The Schizophrenias
2/25
Mood Disorders - Chapter 10
Guest lecturer- Karen Odgen-Weiss
Video Vol 8 Mood Disorders
3/4
Mid Term exam
3/11
Spring Break
3/18
Anxiety Disorders - Chapter 11
Video Vol 3 The Anxiety Disorders
3/25
Somatoform Disorders - Chapter 12
Factitious Disorders – Chapter 13
Video Vol 4 Psychological Factors and Physical Illness
4/1
Dissociative Disorders – Chapter 14
Sexual and Gender Disorders – Chapter 15
Video Vol 7 Sexual Disorders
Term Paper Due
4/8
Eating Disorders – Chapter 16
Sleep Disorders – Chapter 17
Video Vol 12 Psychotherapies
4/15
Impulse Control Disorders – Chapter 18
Personality Disorders – Chapter 19
Video Vol 5 Personality Disorders
4/22
Disorders Diagnosed during Childhood – Chapter 20
Video Vol 11 Behavior Disorders of Childhood
Adjustment Disorders - Chapter 21
Video Vol 13 An Ounce of Prevention
Psychiatric Medication – Appendix G & H
4/29
Reading day
5/6
6:00 – 8:30 PM Final Exam
Outline for Paper
I.
Etiology of Disorder
II.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
III.
Typical Behavior and subjective experience of people affected by this disorder
IV.
Recommended treatment programming and prognosis.
Use APA Style for references. Use the above headings in the paper. A minimum of 7
references is required and most (two thirds ) of the references must be non-Internet
sources. Your paper should be between 6 and 10 pages in length and will be evaluated on
content, writing style and adherence to APA format and referencing style.