PSYC09008 2022 Lifespan Developmental Psychology for Social Workers

Lifespan Developmental Psychology for Social Workers

Lifespan Dev Psych

PSYC09008

100 %

PSYC - Psychology Studies

SOCS - Social Sciences

09 - NFQ Level 9

05 - 05 Credits

Semester

€

2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23

9999 - The End of Time

Rosaleen Rushe, Orla Walsh, John Kane, Brenda Feeney

SG_WSOWO_M09 202200 Master of Arts in Social Work

In this module, the Psychological changes that take place throughout the lifespan will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on the significant physical, social, emotional, linguistic and cognitive development of childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Theoretical perspectives in Psychology and current key ideas in relation to development will be discussed and the contribution of significant theorists to our understanding of development investigated.

This module supports the achievement of  the following CORU Standards of Proficiency:

Domain 3  Safety and Quality 

Domain 5  Professional Knowledge and Skills 

100 %

Required Reading
2021-09-30 Mary Sheridan's from Birth to Five Years Routledge
ISBN 0367522519 ISBN-13 9780367522513

This new edition of a classic text is the go-to reference for anyone concerned with the developmental progress of pre-school children. It provides the knowledge required for understanding children's developmental progress with age and within each developmental domain. Including new sections on atypical development for each of the core domains of development and additional material on the development of attention and self-regulation, this fifth edition integrates findings from the latest research throughout. An updated companion website is available at www.routledge.com/cw/sharma, which includes the following additional learning material: An interactive timeline of the key developmental domains; Introductions to theory with links to further reading; Research summaries; Video clips demonstrating practical assessment skills; Downloadable resources including pictures to support examination of verbal and non- verbal development, and tips to facilitate and promote development. Fully aligned with current child development philosophies and practices, Mary Sheridan's From Birth to Five Years: Children Developmental Progress is designed to support the wider group of practitioners - including those from health professions, social work and early years - that are now required to take steps for promoting children's development as part of their assessment and management plans.

Required Reading
2015-12-16 Psychology for Social Work Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN 1137576626 ISBN-13 9781137576620

This exciting new book is an engaging and accessible introduction to understanding human behaviour and development from a psychological perspective. Written by a psychologist with extensive teaching experience, it offers a clear and systematic exploration of psychological concepts and research, and discussion of their relevance for social work practice. The psychological framework provides thematic coherence for a uniquely wide range of material, from brain development to communication skills, psychiatric diagnoses to forms of discrimination. Adopting a logical and intuitive structure, its material is relevant both to Human Growth and Development modules and a range of other Social Work modules with psychological content. Psychology for Social Work offers a truly integrative resource for students, allowing them to see how different elements of theory and research connect together for practical application. Written as an introductory text, the language is accessible and user-friendly with diagrams and 'In Focus' pieces used to support learning. There is an emphasis on student learning and chapters include an outline at its beginning; definition boxes to highlight important information; and the use of case studies and activities to encourage students to engage with the topics at hand.

Required Reading
2015-12-14 The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN 1138806137 ISBN-13 9781138806139

The third edition of the hugely successful "Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology "incorporates important advances in the field to provide a reliable and accessible resource for clinical psychologists. Beginning with a set of general conceptual frameworks for practice, the book gives specific guidance on the management of problems commonly encountered in clinical work with children and adolescents drawing on the best practice in the fields of clinical psychology and family therapy. In six sections thorough and comprehensive coverage of the following areas is provided: Frameworks for practice Problems of infancy and early childhood Problems of middle childhood Problems of adolescence Child abuse Adjustment to major life transitions Thoroughly updated throughout, each chapter dealing with specific clinical problems includes cases examples and detailed discussion of diagnosis, classification, epidemiology and clinical features. New material includes the latest advances in: child and adolescent clinical psychology; developmental psychology and developmental psychopathology; assessment and treatment programmes. This book is invaluable as both a reference work for experienced practitioners and as an up-to-date, evidence-based practice manual for clinical psychologists in training. The "Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology "is one of a set of 3 books published by Routledge which includes "The Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology: An Evidence Based Practice Approach, Second Edition "(Edited by Carr & McNulty) and "The Handbook of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice "(Edited by Alan Carr, Christine Linehan, Gary O Reilly, Patricia Noonan Walsh and John McEvoy)."

Additional reading will be recommended in class and will be updated frequently.

British Journal of Developmental Psychology - Wiley Online Library

Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology - Elsevier

http://www.apa.org/

www.bps.org.uk

http://psi.ie

http://developingchild.harvard.edu/about/

As a 5 credit module, the total student independent effort hours for this module are 3 hours per week