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Creative guidance methods (5 cr)

Code: SO00CI68-3002

General information


Enrollment

09.12.2025 - 07.01.2026

Timing

08.01.2026 - 29.05.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Sote

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Teija Ravelin

Groups

  • SOS24SB
    SOS24SB
  • SOS24SA
    SOS24SA
  • SOS24SC
    SOS24SC

Objective

The students will know the basics of creative and art-based work and understands the possibilities of different art forms in empowering the client and promoting inclusion.
They will understand their own role as instructors of creative methods.
The students will identify the methods, opportunities and development needs of their own mode of expression.
They will be able to develop and utilize their own creative potential in the design and implementation of art and activity-based methods.
They will be able to plan and implement various art-based work methods or projects for both groups and individuals.

Other recommended studies: to be discussed with the study counsellor in the personal study plan review

Content

Creative methods in the work of a social services professional as group and individual processes, the creative process, empowerment and inclusion.

Using different creative methods to guide groups and individuals. Group or individual counselling plan.

Materials

Literature to be announced

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

The course involves 135 hours of study.