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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

5512ARCAS-JAN-PAR

Aims

To explore how mental health problems and alcohol and substance misuse impacts on wider society; evaluating the links between social inequalities and poorer outcomes for diverse communities, families/carers and service users. The theories, principles and practices of community development will be identified and the differences between community engagement, participation and empowerment will be explored. To raise awareness and understanding of how community development methods can be effectively applied through practice examples in an effort to tackle alcohol and substance misuse related harms; with specific reference to core values as stated in NOS for Community Development (2021). To raise students’ awareness and understanding of both community development theory and work enabling effective practice through the investigation and evaluation of a range of approaches and interventions.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate the impact of mental health problems or alcohol and substance misuse related harm (criminal, social, health, economic) on communities using the evidence available.
2.
Identify the key theories, principles and practices of community development, demonstrating an understanding of the differences between consultation, engagement, participation and empowerment.
3.
Evaluate the application of community development methods and their effectiveness in tackling mental health problems or alcohol and substance misuse related harms.
4.
Apply the 5 core values as stated in the Community Development National Occupational Standards (FCDL, 2015) to practice demonstrating an understanding of the key challenges.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
This module will aim to explore how mental health problems and alcohol and substance misuse impacts on families, communities, and wider society.  Students will explore community development practice including engagement and involvement methods implemented as part of service provision with particular focus on service users, families, carers, and communities as a resource for service design and delivery. Consideration will be given to those methods used to develop constructive relationships, build strong partnerships, and communicate effectively in order to achieve this. 
Additional Information:
The wider societal impact of mental health problems and alcohol and substance misuse patterns will be explored in this module. A range of models for service provision will be critically evaluated with a particular focus on asset based community development, building social capital and recovery in communities. Regular tutorials will provide opportunities for informal formative assessment to support student learning and discuss their overall progress.

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