Lesson 4: Goals of PSR

Attention

Who possesses the key piece to achieve goals?

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson's material, students will be able to:

  • Apply an understanding of the goals of PSR to typical situations faced in the workplace

Teaching

Review the Goals, Values, Principles and Practices document

Consider the following points:

  • Independent living,
  • Socialization
  • Effective Life Management
  • Client as Center of Interventions
  • Strengths
  • Compensation

These are key factors in the basic goals of PSR...the consistent application of these factors is a challenge in the field.

Rehabilitation provides empowerment to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to maximize their capabilities while minimizing limitations. A skilled mental health professional utilizes rehabilitation skills and strategies to maximize the potential for independent living. The psychosocial philosophy emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to guide people with disabilities to their pre-injury potentials of physical, mental, social, educational, vocational, and recreational status. There is a continuous interaction between the person and their environment. Viewing rehabilitation from a holistic perspective enhances the probability of a successful outcome.

Assessment

Lesson 4 Discussion

Why do you think some providers find it a challenge to keep the client as the "center" of all interventions?

Lesson 4 Assignment

For this assignment you are going to create a visual presentation with a voice over recording.

There are some choices in terms of how you want to create a presentation

For more information on creating videos on your iPad click HERE.

For this assignment you are going to create a presentation with a voice over using the resources that are listed in the link above. Your presentation should cover the following questions. Keep in mind that your graphics should be minimal (not a lot of words on the screen) that support your audio. Submit a link to your finished presentation on YouTube in the assignment drop box text box.

  1. Reflect on what specific skills and experiences you have that will enable you to be an effective helper to someone who seeks independence, socialization, and effective life management. (Break these skills down a bit to answer this question...what does it take to live on your own, to make freinds and socialize, and to manage your life?)
  2. In the first question you reflected on your strengths...describe a situation that you were able to overcome because of one of these strengths.