Psychosocial Methods (3cr)

Objective

The student is able to explain the theoretical basis of psychosocial work. The student is able to devise and implement activities that utilize various methods of psychosocial work with older adults. The student is able to analyze the challenges that arise in the use of psychosocial methods.

Content

- the concept of psychosocial work
- psychosocial work as part of the theoretical basis of social work
- methods of psychosocial work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to describe different forms of psychosocial work and their significance in promoting the well-being and health of older people.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to compare different forms of psychosocial work and their significance in promoting the well-being and health of older people. He/she is able to carry out activities that use psychosocial methods in working with older people.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to analyze and evaluate the significance, possibilities, and implementation methods of psychosocial work in promoting the well-being and health of elderly people. The student is able to devise and implement activities that make use of a wide range of psychosocial methods for working with elderly people.