PSYn5705 Community psychology and psychology of crises

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Zuzana Masopustová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Zuzana Masopustová, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Mgr. Zuzana Masopustová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Psychology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Thu 26. 9. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 10. 10. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 24. 10. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 7. 11. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 21. 11. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 5. 12. 12:00–13:40 U53, Thu 19. 12. 12:00–13:40 U53
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
PSYn5705/01: Thu 26. 9. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 10. 10. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 24. 10. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 7. 11. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 21. 11. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 5. 12. 14:00–15:40 U53, Thu 19. 12. 14:00–15:40 U53, Z. Masopustová
PSYn5705/02: Thu 26. 9. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 10. 10. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 24. 10. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 7. 11. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 21. 11. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 5. 12. 16:00–17:40 U53, Thu 19. 12. 16:00–17:40 U53, Z. Masopustová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 15/25, only registered: 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
- Students will become acquainted with key theoretical concepts and models in community psychology, including systems theories, ecological models, theories of social change, and empowerment. - Students will understand ethical issues and challenges in community psychology and will be able to apply culturally sensitive approaches when working with individuals and groups. - Students will become familiar with various types of community activities that contribute to reducing social inequality and improving the quality of life for individuals and groups, and understand the role of these activities in mental health care. - Students will learn about the work of the psychosocial team of the fire rescue service and the ways to help in disasters and accidents. Students will be introduced to the basics of crisis communication.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Understand the broader life context of the client they are working with. - Identify social inequalities and other contextual factors contributing to the client's current state. - Design interventions within the framework of the ecological model of development (and thus understand the limitations of psychotherapeutic work in certain situations). - Prepare crisis communication procedures for unexpected events for the organization they work for, and understand that the quality of crisis communication depends on preparedness. - Identify the need for social change and the mechanisms that hinder it, and propose ways to achieve social change.
Syllabus
  • Fundamentals of Community Psychology
  • Community Psychology in Personal Experience
  • Strengthening Communities
  • The Role of Community Psychology in Health and Work Environments
  • Working with Acute Crisis
  • Work of the Psychosocial Team of the Fire Rescue Service
  • Empowerment of Individuals and Communities
  • Communication with the Public and Within Institutions
  • Psychology of Disasters and Catastrophes
  • Working with Crisis and Trauma
  • Crisis Communication
  • Facts and Emotions in Shaping Society and Resolving Crises
  • Plan for Social Change
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Issues in community psychology and preventive mental health. Edited by Gershen Rosenblum. New York: Behavioral publications Inc., 1971, xii, 161. ISBN 0877050228. info
  • Community psychology : in pursuit of liberation and well-being. Edited by Geoffrey B. Nelson - Isaac Prilleltensky. 1st pub. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005, xxx, 578. ISBN 0333922824. info
  • International community psychology : history and theories. Edited by Stephanie Michelle Reich. New York: Springer, 2007, xxv, 443. ISBN 9780387494999. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, simulations, and experiential workshops, discussions, work with video recordings, independent group project.
Assessment methods
The course is concluded with a credit - the credit is awarded for the preparation and presentation of a group project on a social change proposal and the defense of the project during a discussion with the audience.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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