Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
• masters the theoretical foundations, key phenomena and methods of operation of the dialogic approach
• is cabaple to evaluate and develop his/her competence in a therapeutic cooperative relationship based on the client's needs
• evaluates and develops the dialogic and reflective working method of the work community
• examines critically and knows how to develop cooperation practices from the perspective of cultural sensitivity and dive

Content (course unit)

• Dialogue and dialogic methods
• Operating model of Open Dialogue
• Therapeutic cooperative relationship
• Physicality
• Spirituality
• Cultural sensitivity and consideration of diversity

Further information (course unit)

Satakunta University of Applied Sciences is responsible organiser of this course. According to the contract between the five UAS students in the Master studies on mental health and substance abuse as well as "path students" in these studies are eligible to participate to this course.

Intensive days will be held in Pori. SAMK is responsible for teaching.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student
• is able to search for information on the subject and is able to use national and international sources
• is able to apply the collected information at a descriptive level when reviewing current practices and means of action
• does not display a critical evaluation of the topic
• participates in the course inconsistently.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
• is able to seek evidence-based knowledge from both national and international sources, and is able evaluate the sources critically
• is able to construct both analyses and syntheses of the topic
• is able to use the acquired knowledge in critical evaluation and development of current practices
• generally participates in the course actively and professionally.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
• is able to retrieve evidence-based knowledge from a number of national and international sources of information, critically evaluate the studies and synthesise the collected data
• shows a profound command of the subject
• is able to evaluate current practices critically and is able to create new evidence-based practices
• participates in the course actively and professionally.

Assessment scale

0-5