Niemikoti Foundation’s 2026 lived experience expert training programme culminated in a graduation celebration at Kesäharju on 9 October. The training emphasises learning together, discovering personal strengths and finding opportunities to influence society.
Participation is not simply about taking part in activities that have already been planned. Service users should have the opportunity to influence their own everyday lives and participate in the planning and development of services.
The 10th Expert by Experience Training is Starting! Do You Want to Become an Expert by Experience? Do you have personal experience of mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other…
What happens when a small seedling is planted in a field at the beginning of summer and cared for together, week after week? Santu’s urban farming blog takes readers along on this journey.
It is important for us to feel connected and to feel that we belong somewhere. A strong connection with ourselves, other people and nature helps bring balance to life. Belonging is a fundamental human need that supports well-being and helps us flourish.
Niemikotisäätiö’s Experience Coordinator Sirpa Sinisalo has reached a significant milestone: she has graduated as a work supervisor from MIELI Mental Health Finland’s volunteer work supervision training programme. The three-year programme ran…
We aim to select a timely and diverse group of ten students for the annual Expert by Experience training. The group size is intentional and based on group dynamics: with around 10 participants, peer learning is effective and interaction works well. In addition, the training facilities set their own limits on group size.
Have you ever thought that you would be happier if you had a better job, a nicer home, or a prestigious title? According to organizational psychologist and psychotherapist Annamari Heikkilä, you wouldn’t, because happiness does not come from external circumstances. Happiness comes from doing things that are meaningful to us.
Kävin marraskuussa entisessä kotikaupungissani Milanossa ja haastattelin psykiatri Emanuela Apicellaa 04.11. Varesen Food for mind -keskuksessa, jonka johtaja hän on.
In my view, people’s motivations should not be ranked or judged. During the supervisor training I attended, we discussed several times how even a seemingly self-interested motive can be a good motive in the field of volunteering.
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