TOOLKIT FOR ENHANCING THE COMPETENCES OF A GROUP FACILITATOR IN THE HEALTHY AND ACTIVE AGEING PROGRAMME

Summary of the Workshop: Participants in the workshop will get information (10 min.) about the completely revised Dutch Healthy and Active Ageing (HAA) programme and specifically about the be corresponding toolkit. The HAA... [ view full abstract ]

Summary of the Workshop:
Participants in the workshop will get information (10 min.) about the completely revised Dutch Healthy and Active Ageing (HAA) programme and specifically about the be corresponding toolkit. The HAA programme intents to support seniors to discover what daily activities mean for their self-perceived health and well-being. The toolkit includes suggestions for group facilitators to tailor the thematic group meetings.
Participants in the workshop will experience a thematic group session in practice (60 min.) as a group member. The workshop leaders will act as group facilitators, using an example from the toolkit. This enables participants to experience the competences that are needed to support a profound and meaningful learning process, in which seniors’ life experiences and wisdom are central. Afterwards, participants will discuss their reflections and experiences on the group facilitators role (20 min.).

Maximum number of participants:
Maximum of 15 participants.

Brief description of intended participants:
This workshop would be suitable for occupational therapist who are interested in group work with seniors, health promotion and positive approaches to ageing, health and wellbeing.