Nature-based environments in rehabilitation work (5 cr)
Code: SO00AD50-3007
General information
Enrollment
12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
Timing
01.10.2021 - 30.11.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Social Services and Health Care, Mikkeli
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 60
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Social Services
Teachers
- Seija Nissinen
- Lea Saari-Kääriäinen
Teacher in charge
Lea Saari-Kääriäinen
Groups
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SOKT19SPSocial services, full-time studies
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SOMI19SP
Objective
After this course, you have skills:
to understand how nature environments and nature-based methods can promote rehabilitation of different client groups.
to estimate client’s need for support.
to know how different nature environments can meet the needs of clients.
to understand the specialty of counselling work in nature-assisted rehabilitation.
to understand the importance of creativity, self-expression and playfulness in rehabilitation.
Content
What kind of nature environments and nature-based methods can be used when working with different client groups?
How to estimate client’s need for support?
How can different nature environments meet the needs of clients?
What is the specialty of counselling work in nature-based rehabilitation?
What is the meaning of creativity, self-expression and playfulness in rehabilitation?
Evaluation scale
1-5
Qualifications
Knowledge base and work orientation, Professional interaction, Rehabilitative counselling work