Poweria
for life!
This guide is intended for those of you who are thinking about your own life. It is easier to apply for studies or work when you know yourself better. It is important to know how to tell other people about your strengths as well as where you need support. By doing tasks, you learn about yourself. You can fill out this guide alone or together with another person. You can write, draw, or paste pictures in the guide.
Name:
Things you know how to do
Tell about which things you are good at or which things you like to do.
Memories from your life
Tell about events that have been important for you.
(For example, a nice story from your childhood. No need to tell about negative things)
People who are important to you
Tell about the people who are a part of your life.
Being together with others
It's important to have people around you. What do you do with other people?
What do you do if you have argued with other people?
Are you able to apologise?
The best support for you
Everybody needs support. It is important to ask for help for yourself. Do you need support in the following matters?
house cleaning, for example vacuuming, washing dishes YES
laundry YES
cooking C JYES
writing YES
reading YES
paying bills YES
online banking YES
travelling by bus/tram/train ( JYES
dealing with agencies, such as KELA, TE services ( YES
visiting a doctor YES
finding a hobby YES
no no no no
)no
no
ON0
Qno
no no no
Tell about the support you would like for yourself
Tell about your day
What time do you wake up in the morning?
What do you eat for breakfast?
Are you going to work or school? Where are you going?
If you don't go to school or work, what do you do during the day?
What do you do at home in the evenings?
Do you have any hobbies?
How do you relax?
What time do you go to sleep?
Emotional things
You learn more about yourself when you know which things scare you, excite you, and make you happy.
Tell which things scare you?
Tell which things excite you?
What things make you happy?
Tell about what kinds of dreams you have
Sources
Kehitysvammaisten Palvelusaatio sr. 2020. Oman elaman ohjaksissa - Tietoa ja tehtavia itsemaaraamisoikeudesta erityista tukea tarvitseville henkiloille.
Rajalahti, A., Ristikartano, K., Kosola, M., Ahlsten, M. & Koski, M. 2016. Nain mina parjaan! Oma arvioni avun ja tuen tarpeistani.
Suomen Mielenterveys ry. 2022. Mielenterveyden kasi. Mielenterveyden kasi kertoo mielen hyvinvoinnista - MIELI ry
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PALVELUSAATIO 2014-2020 Euroopansosiaalirahasto
Work group
Maisa Kosola This guide was made as part of the Developmental
Rnkka Matinaho Disabilities Foundation's Poweria! project (2021-2023).
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This publication has been financed with the support
Illustration of the European Social Fund.
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