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Community Psychology (Theory)
This course will enable the students to understand the principles and practices of community psychology to promote social justice and well-being and implement community-based interventions and evaluate their effectiveness.
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24PSY 325A
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Community Psychology(Theory)
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CO133:Demonstrate the use of community psychology concepts and models to analyse an organisation conducting community interventions. CO134: Identify the laws and programs implemented by the government to promote mental health and their impact on Indian society. CO135: Identify stressors in one’s life and how to manage them through different prevention and intervention strategies. CO136: Develop insights with respect to mental health promotion programs in communities. Gain the applied knowledge about crisis management and intervention CO137: Cultivate sensitivity towards individual and cultural diversity and understanding its implication in clinical work. CO138: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Reading assignments Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
Evolution and Orientation: Introduction, Core Values and Principles of Community Psychology, Emergence and Development of Community Psychology, Ecological level of analysis.
Mental Health Act (Latest) and Its Implications (Mental Health Act of 1987, National Mental Health Program 1982, the Persons with Disabilities Act 1995; Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Act of 1992, Mental Health Care Bill 2011), Perspective on Ethical Issues in Community Psychology.
An ecological framework-risk and preventive processes, distal factors, proximal stressors, stress reaction, resources activated for coping, coping processes, coping outcomes, intervention to promote coping, spirituality and coping; Social Support-generalised and specific support, relationship context of support, social support network; Community Psychology and Routes to Psychological Wellness
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary; Crisis Intervention; Mental Health Consultation; Role of NGO’s & Self Help Groups in Community Mental Health, Mutual Help Groups.
Community and Social Change - Approaches, Issues and Strategies
· Dalton, J. H., Elias, M. J., & Wandersman, A. (2007). Community Psychology: Linking Individuals and Communities. Australia: Wadsworth Pub.
· Levine, M. & Perkins, D.V. (1987). Principles of Community Psychology. Perspective and Applications. NY: Oxford University Press.
· Mann, P.A. (1978). Community Psychology: Concepts and Applications. NY: The Free Press.
· Nelson, G. B., & Prilleltensky, I. (2010). Community Psychology: In pursuit of Liberation and Well-being. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
· Rappaport, J., & Seidman, E. (2000). Handbook of Community Psychology. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum.
Suggested Readings
· Bloom, B. (1973). Community Mental Health: A Critical Analysis, N. Jersey: General Learning Press.
· Cohen, E.L. (1973). Social Community Interventions. Annual Review of Psychology, 423-472.
· Gown, E.L. Chinsky, J.M. & Rappaport J. (1970). An Undergraduate Practicum in Community Mental Health. CMH Journal, 6, 91-100.
· Glidewell, J.C. (1973). Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of two school Mental Health Programmes. American Journal of Community Psychology Vol. I, 295-329.
E-Resources
· Community-psychology-and-community-mental-health-towards-transformative-change-e188291447.html
· Power-up-your-mind-learn-faster-work-smarter-e19459023.html
· Boundaries-when-to-say-yes-how-to-say-no-to-take-control-of-your-life-e60363043.html
