In the fourth episode of the Kokeneet podcast, the discussion focuses on the tacit knowledge gained through decades of experience in mental health work, the qualities the work requires, and the importance of taking care of one’s own wellbeing.
The third episode of the Kokeneet podcast explores self-determination, support in everyday life, and what happens when a person does not want to accept help – even when there is serious concern for their wellbeing.
The second episode of the Kokeneet podcast focuses on responsibility – how service users have been given responsibility, how trust has been built, and the role participation has played in recovery.
In the Kokeneet podcast, long-serving Niemikotisäätiö employees reflect on the changes in mental health work they have witnessed over their 40-year careers. The first episode takes us back to the 1980s, when mental health care in Finland underwent a major transformation.
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…
The Kaikki Töihin 26 (“Everyone to Work 26”) event brought together approximately 300 participants at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ Myllypuro campus in March. The event was once again larger than ever before, with attendance increasing significantly from the previous year. This growth is no coincidence. It reflects long-term collaboration, network-building, and the clear need to promote employment opportunities for people with partial work ability.
Niemikoti Foundation’s day activities organized its first volunteer work camp at Kesäharju in Iitti. From the very start, the atmosphere was enthusiastic and full of energy. According to Heidi Tervonen, Process Coordinator for Day Activities, participants got to work within minutes of arriving.
Niemikoti Foundation’s community platform, Niilo, has been completely renewed. The new Niilo can now be found at niilo.me and works directly in your web browser – whether you use a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Niemikotisäätiö’s client magazine Hyvä mieli has been published. In the first issue of the year, we pause to reflect on safety: what does it mean in everyday life, in communities, and in our own lives – and can safety be built through small actions?
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.
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