Psychological and Sociological StudiesLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The objective of this course is for students to become familiar with those psychological and social perspectives which can influence a client's development and occupational performance. Students understand human behaviour in different crises and obtain capabilities to help individuals to cope psychologically with difficult situations in life. Students recognise the mental and social connections between traumatic incidents and diseases and they are able to use psychological knowledge when working with clients.

Content

Developmental psychology
Identification of crises caused by illness and disability and principles of crisis therapy
Basics of neuropsychology
Humans as collective and social beings

Qualifications

Client-Centred Rehabilitation 1