Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 25: COPING WITH CHANGE IN A HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CONTEXTUnit content1 Understand the nature and development of self-concept and the potentialconsequences of change and transition on self-conceptNature and development of self-concept: theories that explain the developmentand role of self-concept, social role, self-actualisation, ego identity, socialidentity, construction of selfTheories of transition and coping with change: the impact of life event transitionon self-concept; awareness, denial, struggle, resolution2 Understand ways in which individuals react and adapt to major changes in lifeLife events that may threaten self-esteem or sense of self: eg rejection, loss ofemployment, bullying, the break up of relationships, loss of partner or receivingcare, loss of dignity and independenceGrief and loss: theories that explain the grieving process — potential stages in theprocess of reacting to grief and how to enable progress through these stagesDying: theories that explain how people encounter death — potential stages inthe process of reaching death; role of culture, beliefs and religion on the wishesof individualsStress management: physical and emotional consequences of stress, eg illness,tiredness, impaired ability, depression, withdrawal; recognition of signs andsymptoms; understanding of the triggers; support networks, counselling,befriending, peer support, supervision, lifestyle management, relaxationtechniques, and cognitive management of emotion3 Know ways of offering support to people who are adjusting to major lifechangeTypes of support provided by: social networks, friends, family, communityPractical and emotional support: eg care needs of terminally ill people and ofsignificant others, needs of individuals following bereavement, respecting beliefsand preferences, practical issuesAgencies and services that provide support: statutory services, networks, supportgroups, religious advice and support, counselling, advice services, befriending330BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007