Children’s behavioral issues are quite common, but usually, the children learn to manage their emotions and control their behavior. However, in some cases, this development does not occur, and conduct disorders are recognized in childern in different ways. (Aronen 2016.)
Smartwatches – a threat or an opportunity?
In today’s world, technological advancements have opened new possibilities for maintaining our physical health and wellness. A wide range of wellness technology applications and devices are now available that enable us to track our physical activity and monitor the body’s
KiVa program works to tackle bullying in Finnish schools – could this effective program be used beyond school settings?
“Human distress is real”, says the mother who lost her child to suicide. The girl was a victim of bullying at school for 2,5 years before she finally committed suicide. (Julkunen 2023.) Unfortunately, this kind of news has become more
Encountering a multicultural patient in healthcare
Multiculturalism and internationalization of nursing practice is a key area in nursing education. The goal is the internationalization of Finnish education, to which universities and universities of applied sciences invest. The number of immigrant clients, which are related to refugee
Kotihoidon työhyvinvointi kuntoon
Artikkeli liittyy Sosionomi YAMK-opinnäytetyöhöni, jonka aiheena oli työhyvinvoinnin kehittäminen kotihoidossa. Haasteet Kotihoitoon tullaan tarvitsemaan tulevaisuudessa hoitajia, koska asiakasmäärä tulee kasvamaan paljon. Väestö vanhenee ja muistisairaudet lisääntyvät samalla, kun asumispalvelupaikkoja vähennetään. Lisäksi lähihoitajia kouluttautuu entistä vähemmän ja hoitajista on pula. Hoitoala
KOHDATAAN! Mutta kenen ehdoilla?
Kohtaamisen merkityksestä, sen toteutumisesta sekä toteuttamisesta puhutaan asiakastyössä paljon. Mutta millä tavalla se oikeasti toteutuu? Entäpä kenen ehdoilla ja tarpeista lähtien sitä toteutetaan? Kohtaamiseen ja vuorovaikutukseen sekä sen kehittämiseen on olemassa lukemattomia oppaita. Organisaatiot myös kouluttavat työntekijöitään parempiin vuorovaikutustaitoihin ja
Youth worker Skill Workshop (YSW)
I am studying for a Master’s degree in Welfare Coordination (Master of Applied Sciences) at Savonia University of Applied Sciences and I decided to complete my studies by participating in a training course in Luxemburg in April 2024. There I
Peace of mind
The power of thought and freedom of choice helps to achieve peace of mind. A person’s overall well-being is built from small pieces and small choices. Every good choice in life helps you feel good. These choices consist of choices
Fountains of Wellbeing blog post part two
Diet plays a major role in well-being. You are what you eat is very true as the name of the Finnish programme suggests. I’ve been on a particular diet for a little over a month now and it’s worked well
Inner peace grows with mindfulness
Mindfulness is a proven and effective way to a more relaxed mind. Mindfulness is about being in the moment; the experience of experiencing what is happening right now and accepting the moment as it is. Our minds often wander into