Development of Methodological Materials and Psychoeducation in the Placement of Psychology (VPUPK_273)
About Study Course
Objective
Provide an opportunity to develop and improve the ability to perform psycho-educational work by developing educational material in psychology based on professional information sources – educational program and methodological material. To implement the psycho-educational program developed during the course for a certain target audience in practice.
Prerequisites
Compulsory courses completed during the Bachelor programmes, Ethical and legal aspects of psychologist's professional activity, Group counselling.
Learning outcomes
• Knows and describes basic theoretical and empirical principles of psychoeducation and psychology for development of methodological materials.
• Understands the essential concepts and risks of professional activity, uses appropriate terminology.
• Selects the most appropriate methods of psychological support in accordance with the goal and objectives set.
• Independently uses the acquired knowledge to establish contact with the client and create preconditions for psychological help to specific target audiences, provides and receives feedback in the educational process.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to independently develop methodical materials, including them in non-formal education programme format, and to conduct psychoeducational work in the psychologist's practice.
• Constantly implements the educational psychological support plan for clients, guides the psychological assistance process and provides/ receives feedback.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology, VPM | 2 | Master’s | Required | Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova | |
| Health psychology, VPMp | 2 | Master’s | Required | Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova |
