Curricula

Objective

Purpose of the course
In this course, you will get to know the Let´s talk about children (LTC)-method and learn to use it when working with families with children in social and health services.

Competences of the course
Competence in guidance, interaction skills and supporting self-care: Assesses the needs and resources of the client/patient and recognizes his/her own responsibility in planning guidance and supporting self-care.
Knowledge of health promotion: Identifies and assesses the health risk factors of clients/patients and knows how to target early support to those who need it.
Functioning in working life: Can act professionally in communication and interaction situations in working life.

Competence goal of the course
After attending the course, you will be able to carry out the Let´s talk about children (TLC)- discussion and use the log book in the TLC-process when working with the family. You know how to talk with families about children's development and the importance of developmental environments for the child's growth and well-being. In conversation, you can identify families' needs for support and talk with families based on resources. If necessary, you know how to organize a TLC-consultation and work as a member or leader of a multi-professional working group. You know how to map the key factors in the child's and family's life and work in multiprofessional cooperation based on the family's needs.

Content

The background theories and key concepts of the Let´s talk about children (TLC)- method
Usability of the TLC-method in various services
The purpose of the TLC-method as a factor to support the well-being of the family and the good growth and development of the child
The materials of the TLC- method and their use
Multi-professional and multi-disciplinary work in TLC-method

Qualifications

You figure out the goals and methods of promoting the health of families in the field of services for families with children. You have an understanding of multi-professional cooperation in the education, social and health sectors. You have experience in working with clients or families through internship or work experience.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved;
You can use the Let´s talk about children log books and support the family in the Let´s talk about children-process.
You are able to discuss with families about child´s development and you recognize the importance of developmental environments for child´s growth and well-being.
You demonstrate that you know how to identify families' support needs and talk with families based on their strengths.
You demonstrate that you recognize the key participants in family life in different services.