1. Develop an understanding of some common mental health issues and influencing policy and guidance.

This paper covers the main topic of reflective analysis of the experience and practice of the carers in dealing with emotionally distressed individuals. Additionally, it includes the following aspects:

• mental health issues and their policy and guidance

• factors that influence an empathetic response to distressed individuals

• skills of enabling and promoting caring conversations with distressed individuals

• strategies of emotional resilience

Instructions 

2019-20 (S1) Caring Encounters

Assessment Description

Assignment details

Module Learning Outcomes

1. Develop an understanding of some common mental health issues and influencing policy and guidance.

2. Analyse the factors that may influence a compassionate and empathic response to distressed and confused individuals.

3. Demonstrate confidence and skills which enable the facilitation of caring conversations with those experiencing emotional distress

4. Evaluate own professional development and strategies contributing to emotional resilience.