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FTR407 - Therapeutic Recreation, Field Placement Preparation

Preparing for a good internship means preparing yourself to be successful. ?A good internship brings academic coursework to life?? Internship is the foundation of our profession, there you will gain real life Recreation Therapy experiences, meet professional contacts, promote the profession and advocate for clients. Therefore, you must sufficiently prepare to be successful. This course will cover topics in Self-Assessment; Internship Preparation, Career Direction; undertaking Recreation Therapy in a digital world and attitude toward work. It is designed to prepare students with the proper tools to be ready and equip for the best possible internship.

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LSL404 - Abnormal Psychology

This course explores the symptoms, causes and treatment of various types of psychological disorders including deviant behaviour, the neurotic and psychotic personality, mood disorders, character disorders and disorders of an organic nature.  A variety of the major approaches to understanding deviations from "normal" behaviour will be used (physiological, behavioral, psychoanalytic, humanistic and cognitive approaches). Attention will be given to the cultural realities from which psychiatric classification originate including historical views of such phenomenon, how our understanding of mental illness has changed over time, how it may further evolve, and the role of the front line practitioner in dealing with clients presenting with such issues. Special mental health issues problems in childhood, adolescence, adulthood and aging persons will be examined. The legal and ethical issues associated with abnormal psychology will also be explored.

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LSO403 - Group Dynamics

This course offers a comprehensive analysis of theory and research related to group dynamics.  Student explore social processes in groups and their impact on individual behaviour and are introduced to the following group elements: norms, roles, coherence and dissonance, group think, validation, types of groups and membership, referencing, group symptoms, leadership styles. The student will practice leading and participating in groups where observation and recording skills will be stressed.


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SWO400 - Theories of Counselling

Practitioners delivering human services in the community often find themselves helping clients deal with the social and emotional issues that impede their growth and enjoyment of life. A thorough understanding of the theories and skills of counseling and psychotherapy is needed to help maximize the relationship and thereby the growth and wellbeing of the client. To this end the purpose of this course is to provide an examination and critique of the major counseling and psychotherapeutic methods. Students will explore and understand the key concepts of the theories including their major tenets and basic assumptions, and beliefs about the nature of stress, dysfunction, and therapeutic change, the role of the counselor, and the application of the theory to practice. Students will be asked to engage in a critical analysis of the scientific, cultural, and philosophical underpinnings of each theory. Special emphasis will be placed on integration and synthesis in order to match modalities with specific clients, issues, and populations.

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TRC402 - Assessment and Therapeutic Recreation Interventions I

The goal of this specialized course is to introduce students to a variety of standardized assessment tools and activity interventions. Students will have an opportunity to examine activities according to their benefits, risks, appropriate populations and therapeutic recreation settings, and apply evidence-based practice. Students will practice their leadership and organizational skills by leading class activities.

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