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WELL-BEING THROUGH PLANTS : The project of creating a therapeutic balcony for underaged asylum seekers
Muda, Regina. Well-Being Through Plants: the Project of Creating a Therapeutic Balcony for Underaged Asylum Seekers. Diak Helsinki, Spring 2017, 27 pages. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Social Services and Community Development., Bachelor of Social Services (UAS). This thesis was a development-oriented thesis, a project of creating a therapeutical balcony, using plant based activities for the well-being of the participants. The aim of the project was to create a plant dominated therapeutical area, a balcony, for the underaged asylum seekers living in a supported housing unit in the center of Helsinki. Another aims of the project were to get 3 participants to be actively involved in the process and through some plant based activities, to have a positive impact on their well-being. The aim of the written part of this thesis is to give an overview of the process of planning and implementation of the project, also the results and the conclusion. The written part is based on project planning literature, in addition academic literature about the mental health of asylum seekers and green care was used. Some of the current issues consering the critical situation of underaged asylum seekers were brought out. Main result of the project was the plant based balcony, which was used by all of the residents of the supported housing unit. Purpose of the balcony, to serve a as a peacful and therapeutical area for the housing unit, was reached. For the 3 participants, who were actively involved in the process, the activities and time spent with me was important and meaningful. For future reference I would recommend a longer timespan and more sessions with the participants. In conclusion, aims of the project were reached. I strongly suggest more similar projects to be carried out. Plant based activities and nature have endless possibilities for projects and programmes with clear benefits for those involved. Key words: underaged asylum seeker, social work, nature, plants, green care, well-being, ...
WELL-BEING THROUGH PLANTS : The project of creating a therapeutic balcony for underaged asylum seekers
Muda, Regina. Well-Being Through Plants: the Project of Creating a Therapeutic Balcony for Underaged Asylum Seekers. Diak Helsinki, Spring 2017, 27 pages. Diaconia University of Applied Sciences, Degree Programme in Social Services and Community Development., Bachelor of Social Services (UAS). This thesis was a development-oriented thesis, a project of creating a therapeutical balcony, using plant based activities for the well-being of the participants. The aim of the project was to create a plant dominated therapeutical area, a balcony, for the underaged asylum seekers living in a supported housing unit in the center of Helsinki. Another aims of the project were to get 3 participants to be actively involved in the process and through some plant based activities, to have a positive impact on their well-being. The aim of the written part of this thesis is to give an overview of the process of planning and implementation of the project, also the results and the conclusion. The written part is based on project planning literature, in addition academic literature about the mental health of asylum seekers and green care was used. Some of the current issues consering the critical situation of underaged asylum seekers were brought out. Main result of the project was the plant based balcony, which was used by all of the residents of the supported housing unit. Purpose of the balcony, to serve a as a peacful and therapeutical area for the housing unit, was reached. For the 3 participants, who were actively involved in the process, the activities and time spent with me was important and meaningful. For future reference I would recommend a longer timespan and more sessions with the participants. In conclusion, aims of the project were reached. I strongly suggest more similar projects to be carried out. Plant based activities and nature have endless possibilities for projects and programmes with clear benefits for those involved. Key words: underaged asylum seeker, social work, nature, plants, green care, well-being, ...
WELL-BEING THROUGH PLANTS : The project of creating a therapeutic balcony for underaged asylum seekers
Muda, Regina (author) / Diakonia-ammattikorkeakoulu
2017-01-01
10024/1559
Theses
Electronic Resource
English
DDC:
690
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