MindSpring Trainercourse

- Introduction to MindSpring as a Method and Practice - Psychosocial Support and Psychoeducation among Refugees and Immigrants (First, Second, and Third Generation) - Group dynamics in a Support Group - Introduction to the MindSpring Manuals for Children, Youth, and Adults - Selected themes and exercises from the Manuals - Planning group implementation according to the MindSpring Method - Trauma-informed approach

- Knowledge of Psychological Support and Risk Factors related to Flight and Migration - Understanding of culturally bound Factors that may influence the Integration Process - Knowledge of the Theoretical Foundation of MindSpring - Tools to apply MindSpring in accordance with the Manuals in a group of either Children, Youth, or Adults - Tools to manage Emotions, Opinions, and Conflicts within a Support Group

Teaching Methods:

Literature studies Discussions och reflections Exercises

Assessment:

Active participation in Discussions and Exercises Planning and doing Exercise from a Manual

Timing:

Studerande deltar vid onlineträffar och väljer sedan närstudieplats Vasa eller Helsingfors. Obs! Det går inte att delta online vid närstudietillfällen. 14.1 kl. 17.30 - 20 Online i Teams 21.1 kl. 17.30 - 20 Online i Teams 28.1 kl. 17.30 - 20 Online i Teams 4.2 1 kl. 17.30 - 20 Online I Teams Närundervisning Vasa Alere (Wolffskavägen 31): 13.2 kl. 9 - 15 och 14.2 kl. 9 - 15 ELLER Närundervisning Helsingfors (Luckan): 13.3 kl 9 - 15 och 14.3 kl. 9 - 15

Faculty:

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Teacher:

Johanna Sigfrids

Course Code:

VAL25030-3001