WMC30100 Advanced Studies in Welfare Psychology: Support Theory and Applications in Social Welfare Area

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Psychology Program

Lecture Code WMC30100 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 福祉心理学特論（福祉分野に関する理論と支援の展開）

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Studies in Welfare Psychology: Support Theory and Applications in Social Welfare Area

Instructor KOBATAKE KEIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) コバタケ　ケイコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte：EDU K104

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Psychology

Eligible Students

Keywords Problems and background that occur in the welfare field, social psychological issues and support in the welfare field, child abuse

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Objectives of the class
To be able to explain the problems that occur in the welfare field and their background. 2.
To be able to explain psychosocial issues and necessary support methods in welfare settings. 3.
3. to have a sufficient understanding of child abuse issues, and to be able to explain the necessary support techniques for those who do not have needs, focusing on the perspective of "child safety". 4.
Understand elder abuse and explain the necessary support for family members and facility staff. 5.
5. To fully understand children with disabilities and dementia with a medical background, and to explain the necessary support techniques for their families.
6. have a certain level of medical knowledge (including psychiatry) and be able to explain the basic contents to family members and community supporters, taking into account the need to cooperate with health and medical institutions when necessary as a specialist in the welfare field. 7.
To be able to give an overview of the practice of licensed psychologists in the field of social welfare.

Outline of the class
The welfare field is an important support resource for people in need of social care, such as abused children, disabled children and the elderly. In this course, students will learn about the structure of abuse, type and degree of disability, and family dynamics of those who are supported in the welfare field, including medical and psychosocial backgrounds and issues, using practical examples. In addition, students will learn about psychological support methods as direct support necessary in the welfare field through experience and practical examples. In addition, students will acquire basic knowledge about the problems that occur in the welfare field and their backgrounds, mental health of the staff working in the welfare field, and the actual collaboration between the welfare field and related fields such as healthcare, education, and judicial affairs.

Class Schedule Lesson  1: Current Issues and Challenges in Welfare – Overview of Child Consultation Centers
Lesson  2: Understanding Child Abuse – Current Situation, Child Abuse Prevention Laws, Psychological Characteristics of Abused Children
Lesson  3: Support for Abused Children – Treatment, Psychotherapy, Family Support

Lesson  4: Issues and Support in Social Care – Current Status of Child Welfare Institutions, Coexistence with Families and Communities

Lesson  5: Current Situation and Welfare Systems for Children and Adults with Disabilities

Lesson  6: Characteristics of Disabilities and Psychosocial Challenges – Psychological Support Practices

Lesson  7: Family and Community Support for Individuals with Disabilities – Acceptance of Disability, Abuse of People with Disabilities, Psychological Assessment

Lesson  8: Current Situation of the Elderly – Characteristics of Physical and Mental Functioning, Psychological Support

Lesson 9. Understanding and Supporting Dementia – Psychological Assessment
Lesson  10: Elderly Care and Abuse – Welfare Systems

Lesson 11: Mini Report and Discussion Preparation

Lesson 12: Presentations and Discussion ①
Lesson  13: Presentations and Discussion ②
Lesson 14: Presentations and Discussion ③
Lesson 15. Summary  and Final Report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Welfare Psychology* (Certified Psychologist Standard Textbook Series 17)
  Minerva Shobo, ISBN: 978-4-623-08627-6, Price: ¥2400

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please check and learn the key words that above before lecture

Requirements

Grading Method To be able to explain the problems that occur in the welfare field and their background. 2.
To be able to explain psychosocial issues and necessary support methods in welfare settings. 3.
3. to have a sufficient understanding of child abuse issues and to be able to explain the necessary support techniques for those who do not have needs, focusing on the perspective of "child safety". 4.
Understand elder abuse and explain the necessary support for family members and facility staff. 5.
5. To fully understand children with disabilities and dementia with a medical background, and to explain the necessary support techniques for their families.
6. have a certain level of medical knowledge (including psychiatry) and be able to explain the basic contents to family members and community supporters, taking into account the need to cooperate with health and medical institutions when necessary as a specialist in the welfare field. 7.
To be able to give an overview of the practice of licensed psychologists in the field of social welfare.
A final report (60%) will be required on the above objectives, and the final evaluation will be made together with the mini-report (40%) in class.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Practice of psychotherapy by certified clinical psychologist teacher.

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Psychology Program
Lecture Code	WMC30100	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	福祉心理学特論（福祉分野に関する理論と支援の展開）
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Studies in Welfare Psychology: Support Theory and Applications in Social Welfare Area
Instructor	KOBATAKE KEIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	コバタケ　ケイコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte：EDU K104
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Psychology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Problems and background that occur in the welfare field, social psychological issues and support in the welfare field, child abuse
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Objectives of the class To be able to explain the problems that occur in the welfare field and their background. 2. To be able to explain psychosocial issues and necessary support methods in welfare settings. 3. 3. to have a sufficient understanding of child abuse issues, and to be able to explain the necessary support techniques for those who do not have needs, focusing on the perspective of "child safety". 4. Understand elder abuse and explain the necessary support for family members and facility staff. 5. 5. To fully understand children with disabilities and dementia with a medical background, and to explain the necessary support techniques for their families. 6. have a certain level of medical knowledge (including psychiatry) and be able to explain the basic contents to family members and community supporters, taking into account the need to cooperate with health and medical institutions when necessary as a specialist in the welfare field. 7. To be able to give an overview of the practice of licensed psychologists in the field of social welfare. Outline of the class The welfare field is an important support resource for people in need of social care, such as abused children, disabled children and the elderly. In this course, students will learn about the structure of abuse, type and degree of disability, and family dynamics of those who are supported in the welfare field, including medical and psychosocial backgrounds and issues, using practical examples. In addition, students will learn about psychological support methods as direct support necessary in the welfare field through experience and practical examples. In addition, students will acquire basic knowledge about the problems that occur in the welfare field and their backgrounds, mental health of the staff working in the welfare field, and the actual collaboration between the welfare field and related fields such as healthcare, education, and judicial affairs.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Current Issues and Challenges in Welfare – Overview of Child Consultation Centers Lesson 2: Understanding Child Abuse – Current Situation, Child Abuse Prevention Laws, Psychological Characteristics of Abused Children Lesson 3: Support for Abused Children – Treatment, Psychotherapy, Family Support Lesson 4: Issues and Support in Social Care – Current Status of Child Welfare Institutions, Coexistence with Families and Communities Lesson 5: Current Situation and Welfare Systems for Children and Adults with Disabilities Lesson 6: Characteristics of Disabilities and Psychosocial Challenges – Psychological Support Practices Lesson 7: Family and Community Support for Individuals with Disabilities – Acceptance of Disability, Abuse of People with Disabilities, Psychological Assessment Lesson 8: Current Situation of the Elderly – Characteristics of Physical and Mental Functioning, Psychological Support Lesson 9. Understanding and Supporting Dementia – Psychological Assessment Lesson 10: Elderly Care and Abuse – Welfare Systems Lesson 11: Mini Report and Discussion Preparation Lesson 12: Presentations and Discussion ① Lesson 13: Presentations and Discussion ② Lesson 14: Presentations and Discussion ③ Lesson 15. Summary and Final Report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Welfare Psychology* (Certified Psychologist Standard Textbook Series 17) Minerva Shobo, ISBN: 978-4-623-08627-6, Price: ¥2400
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please check and learn the key words that above before lecture
Requirements
Grading Method	To be able to explain the problems that occur in the welfare field and their background. 2. To be able to explain psychosocial issues and necessary support methods in welfare settings. 3. 3. to have a sufficient understanding of child abuse issues and to be able to explain the necessary support techniques for those who do not have needs, focusing on the perspective of "child safety". 4. Understand elder abuse and explain the necessary support for family members and facility staff. 5. 5. To fully understand children with disabilities and dementia with a medical background, and to explain the necessary support techniques for their families. 6. have a certain level of medical knowledge (including psychiatry) and be able to explain the basic contents to family members and community supporters, taking into account the need to cooperate with health and medical institutions when necessary as a specialist in the welfare field. 7. To be able to give an overview of the practice of licensed psychologists in the field of social welfare. A final report (60%) will be required on the above objectives, and the final evaluation will be made together with the mini-report (40%) in class.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Practice of psychotherapy by certified clinical psychologist teacher.
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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