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【USR】Integration and Diffusion of Medical-Elderly Care and Higher Education Perspectives: Constructing a Social Prescription and Linking Worker Innovation and Development Hub - Interdisciplinary Social Practice Course in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

First Session: iSTART Presentation and Dialogue on Drug Rehabilitation Services iSTART shared their experiences in drug rehabilitation, emphasizing a recovery-oriented model of companionship and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Their main service population is young people struggling with drug addiction. The organization stresses non-labeling support, building sustained relationships, and the philosophy of "rediscovering motivation through everyday life." This session highlighted the limitations of relying solely on medical treatment and underscored the importance of psychological support and social reintegration in addiction recovery. Second Session: Experience Sharing by NPO “The Rushing Wild Geese” “The Rushing Wild Geese” shared their work on advocacy and social communication, focusing on marginalized populations and gaps in existing systems. They emphasized the power of "narrative transformation," using real-life stories to bring visibility to unheard voices. This session demonstrated the vital role that nonprofit organizations can play in public communication and policy advocacy, providing inspiration for future discussions on NGO public engagement strategies. Third Session: Group Discussion and NGO Planning Workshop Building on the insights from the previous sessions, students were asked to conduct group discussions around three key questions: Design an NGO focused on addressing addiction. Describe its founding purpose, goals, mission, targeted problems, and service population. What specific actions will the NGO pursue, and how will it achieve them? How will the NGO gain public and governmental support, as well as financial resources? One group proposed an addiction-focused NPO whose mission is to support recovery and rebuild social connections for individuals with substance, alcohol, and behavioral addictions. Their strategies included support groups, sheltered employment, transitional housing, and advocacy initiatives. Students also explored fundraising strategies, government partnerships, and public communication, drawing on the action model of “The Rushing Wild Geese” as a reference for their designs.

Implemented by Center for Teaching and Learning Development
Date: 2025/05/13-2025/05/27