Projects

The "Family Room" project supports students and staff with children at the Stendal campus. It aims to make balancing studies or work with family life easier by providing additional, needs-based, free childcare alongside nurseries, kindergartens, relatives, or friends.

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Project Description

The "Local Child Protection Network" was established through a participatory founding process, with strong involvement of stakeholders in defining structures and priorities. This approach placed high demands during the initial phase, as participants were accustomed to pre-established structures.

Seeing and taking ownership of their own agency was an important learning process for all involved. Over time, it became clear that the effort invested in the founding phase paid off due to the high level of initiative taken by stakeholders. Workshops offered during this phase made a significant contribution to achieving this goal.

Duration
Since March 2010

Requirements / Credit Options
Program-specific KiWi internship certificate, credit points

Project Management 
Susanne Borkowski 
KinderStärken e.V. 

Project Staff 
Daniela Tews 
KinderStärken e.V.
Tel.: +49 3931 2187 4872 
E-Mail: info@kinderstaerken-ev.de

Cooperation Partner 
Stendal District
www.stendal.de

Project Description

The "Local Child Protection Network" was established through a participatory founding process, with strong involvement of stakeholders in defining structures and priorities. This approach placed high demands during the initial phase, as participants were accustomed to pre-established structures.

Seeing and taking ownership of their own agency was an important learning process for all involved. Over time, it became clear that the effort invested in the founding phase paid off due to the high level of initiative taken by stakeholders. Workshops offered during this phase made a significant contribution to achieving this goal.

Duration
Since March 2010

Requirements / Credit Options 
Program-specific KiWi internship certificate, credit points

Project Management 
Susanne Borkowski 
KinderStärken e.V. 

Project Staff 
Daniela Tews
KinderStärken e.V. 
Tel.: +49 3931 2187 4872
E-Mail: info@kinderstaerken-ev.de

Cooperation Partner 
Stendal District
www.stendal.de

Project Description

As part of the project, students of Rehabilitation Psychology conduct relaxation interventions with children in early childhood education centers (Kitas). At the same time, early childhood educators participate in training sessions where they are introduced to relaxation techniques and have the opportunity to experience and practice these methods themselves.

Duration / Project Period 
Since the winter semester 2010/2011

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
Participation in the project leads to the acquisition of credit points (BA and MA) or can be recognized as proof of an internship.

Project Manager 
Prof. Dr. Claudia Wendel 
Tel.: (03931) 2187 48 17 
E-Mail: claudia.wendel@h2.de

Project Description

The project is committed to improving the psychosocial care structure for people with dementia and their relatives. Its main focus areas include raising public awareness about dementia, providing training programs for different target groups involved in formal and informal care, offering targeted psychosocial counseling for people with dementia and their families, identifying gaps in care, and developing forward-looking concepts, as well as conducting accompanying scientific research.

In cooperation with regional partners, established approaches such as empowerment and individual psychological counseling are combined with new concepts-such as integrated diagnostic and counseling services, cooperation models with physicians, and internet-based training programs-to enhance coordination and networking within the care system.

Since 2007, project members and graduates of the Rehabilitation Psychology program have implemented a needs-oriented care service that has become an integral part of the care structure in Stendal and the surrounding region.

Specifically, the activities of the Flechtwerk Demenz project include:

• Events for the general public (e.g., lectures, film evenings)
• Organization of conferences (2008, 2011)
• Professional lectures and training programs for practitioners
• Diagnostic services and counseling
• Training programs for family caregivers commissioned by AOK Saxony-Anhalt
• Professional consultation and concept development for institutions
• Evaluation activities
• Regional networking (including the development of a network map)

Duration / Project Period 
Since 2007

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
Participation in the project leads to the acquisition of credit points (BA and MA) or can be recognized as proof of an internship.

Project Manager 
Prof. Dr. Claudia Wendel 
Tel.: (03931) 2187 48 17
E-Mail: claudia.wendel@h2.de

Project Description

International studies have shown that the quality of the partner relationship and the illness perceptions of both the affected individuals and their partners have a significant influence on how a chronic illness is managed and coped with. The aim of this project is to investigate whether these findings also apply to people with chronic illnesses and their partners in German-speaking countries.

The first objective of the study is to develop and evaluate a German-language version of the IPQ-R (Illness Perception Questionnaire - Revised; original English version by Moss-Morris et al., 2002) for patients and their partners. In its original form, this questionnaire assesses the individual illness perceptions of people with chronic illnesses; however, a German-language partner version does not yet exist.

In addition, the study examines relationship satisfaction as well as the perceived and provided social support of both partners and analyzes their reciprocal effects. Data collection is conducted through written questionnaires and, in exceptional cases, supplemented by interviews. Participation is anonymous and voluntary. The research project has been reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (Ref. No. 4973-19).

Duration / Project Period 
Since October 2010

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
Interest in the topic is required. Participation can be recognized either through the award of credit points or as proof of an internship.

Project Manager 
Albrecht Bergmann 
Josephine Bauch

Cooperation Partner 
Prof. Dr. Christel Salewski 
FernUniversität in Hagen
Tel.: (02331) 987 4875

as well as various clinics and medical practices.

Project Description

PPG - pathological PC use can be described as a disorder of relationship and self-esteem regulation, reflected in uncontrolled, excessive computer use. Individuals affected often experience a range of secondary consequences, including social isolation, financial difficulties, and physical health problems. In the scientific community, there is still no consensus on the exact definition, diagnostic criteria, etiology, or standardized intervention approaches. Therefore, this project aims to discuss and analyze various psychodiagnostic approaches.

The medium-term goal is to establish a consensus on the "state-of-the-art" diagnostics of pathological PC use.

Subprojects: As agreed, previous term papers from the PPG project

• Eichhorst, W. (2011). Pathologischer PC-Gebrauch. Exzessive Internetnutzung als Stressbewältigungsstrategie von Berufsschülern. Master-Thesis.
• Gleisberg, D. (2011). Eine kritische Analyse der psychotherapeutischen Interventionen beim pathologischen PC-Gebrauch - eine Bestandsaufnahme ausgewählter Interventionskonzepte. Bachelor-Thesis.
• Lindenberg, T. (2011). Internetnutzung von Berufsschülerinnen und Berufsschülern unter besonderer Berücksichtigung von Stressbewältigungsstrategien. Master-Thesis.

Duration / Project Period 
Started as a background project in Summer Semester 2010; teaching began in Winter Semester 2011/2012

Requirements / Credit Recognition 

• For students in the Bachelor's program in Rehabilitation Psychology (B.Sc.): participation in M17 research project
• For students in the Master's program in Rehabilitation Psychology (M.Sc.): participation in V practice project and/or VI research project
• Credits can be earned from the teaching components (M17 as well as V and VI)
• By arrangement, it is possible to complete up to 6 weeks of internship
• By arrangement, the Bachelor's or Master's thesis can be written in the thematic area of the project

Project Manager
Prof. Dr. habil. Gabriele Helga Franke 
Tel.:(03931) 2187 48 26 
E-Mail: gabriele.franke@h2.de

Cooperation Partner 
Priv.-Doz. Dr. Hendrik Berth 
University Hospital Dresden 
www.uniklinikum-dresden.de

Melanie Jagla M.Sc. 
University Flensburg 
www.uni-flensburg.de

Dr. Susanne Jäger 
M.Sc. University Hospital Mainz 
www.unimedizin-mainz.de

Dr. Katja Petrowski 
University Hospital Dresden 
www.psychosomatik-ukd.de

Project Description

This practical project on biographical work will provide the theoretical foundations for the "fieldwork" that will begin in the following semester. Meetings take place in Building 3, Room 0.22.

Duration / Project Period 
October 12, 2011 - February 15, 2012 / every two weeks on Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
For students of the Rehabilitation Psychology Bachelor's program, 3rd to 5th semester

Project Manager
Dr. Rolf Horak

Project Description

Psychology, unlike fields such as education, has not yet fully embraced the concept of inclusion. This is partly because tasks such as psychological diagnostics have traditionally focused on selection and segregation, emphasizing differences rather than commonalities.

Designing principles of inclusion in disability services is a task outlined by the WHO and to which Germany has also committed. Students will explore the possibilities and limitations of the concept of inclusion and, using process diagnostics as an example, will practically experience and practice the individualizing principles of inclusion.

The first part of the project involves preparatory work (literature review, working groups on various types of disabilities, etc.); the second part includes participatory process diagnostics with evaluation in an associated institution.

Duration / Project Period 
October 19, 2011 - February 15, 2012

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
For students of the Rehabilitation Psychology Master's program, 3rd semester

Project Manager 
Dr. Rolf Horak

Project Description

The project team supports the staff of the BBW (Berufsbildungswerk) in the ongoing process of quality assurance. It is crucial to distinguish between meaningful and less relevant topics and questions, and to gather opinions on these through various types of surveys.

The perspectives of different client groups, such as trainees or companies, are taken into account. During the surveys, participants have personal contact with vocational rehabilitation clients. The collected data is maintained and analyzed in SPSS and examined from multiple perspectives. The team discusses the results of the quality report together with BBW representatives, including psychologists and quality management staff. Improvements and reorientations are defined, and the process begins anew.

Students joining the research project are guided by experienced participants and introduced to more advanced tasks to ensure the sustainability of the project. First-semester students are also welcome, providing an opportunity to participate in an exciting project that combines practical experience with valuable theoretical knowledge.

Skills and Knowledge That Can Be Gained in the Project:

• Fundamentals of vocational rehabilitation in Germany as a substantial subsystem of rehabilitative care
• Basics of quality assurance
• Diagnostics in vocational rehabilitation
• Development and validation of assessment tools in vocational rehabilitation
• Data collection, analysis, and presentation of project data

The practical/research project is supported by Berufsbildungswerk (BBW) Stendal GmbH.

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
Participation in the project can be recognized as proof of an internship.

Project Manager 
Prof. Dr. Matthias Morfeld 
Tel.: (03931) 2187 48 47 
E-Mail: matthias.morfeld@h2.de

Cooperation Partner 
Berufsbildungswerk Stendal 
http://www.bbw-stendal.de/

Project Description

"Support for the Supporters" - to what extent is this principle already implemented in facilities for people with intellectual disabilities in Germany?

As part of a Bachelor's thesis titled "Intellectual Disability and Parenthood - Perspectives and Needs for Empowerment and Integration: A Needs Analysis of Instruments", two questionnaires were developed to assess the professional training needs of caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to determine how the topic of intellectual disability and parenthood is currently addressed and what types of support are desired by the environment of people with intellectual disabilities. Based on the designed questionnaire inventory, it is intended that this instrument will be distributed to various facilities for people with intellectual disabilities across Germany.

The project includes the following tasks:

• Empirical assessment of current training and support needs
• Design of a training programTesting with the PSAG (Psychosocial Working Group)
• Implementation in practice

The focus is on facilitating the handling of this topic and reducing feelings of helplessness regarding these situations.

The attempt to implement the "Support for the Supporters" program in practice will be the primary objective of this project.

Duration / Project Period 
Since Summer Semester 2010

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
For students of the Rehabilitation Psychology program - the project can be used as part of a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.

Project Manager 
Prof. Dr. Matthias Morfeld 
Tel.: (03931) 2187 48 47
 E-Mail: matthias.morfeld@h2.de

Project Description

This new project at the university focuses on:

Preparation and follow-up of internships abroadSupervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses in this field

In addition, the project content focuses on:

• Collecting experiences from internships, field assignments abroad, etc.
• Gathering literature and materials on the topic (books, Bachelor's and Master's theses, articles on related subjects, presentations, films, didactic materials)
• Possibly "mapping" psychosocial care structures in individual countries or large cultural regions
• Collecting and evaluating counseling strategies in different countries
• Collecting and evaluating psychotherapy/psychosomatics transfer projects from the Global North to the Global South

Sample Questions / Topics (all with the addition "in other cultures"):

• Etiological concepts of mental disorders
• Role of religion
• Psychosocial care structures
• EpidemiologyRole of the family
• Existing / desired counseling concepts
• Culturally sensitive contacts
• "Work ethic"
• Experiences from existing or previous transfer projects
• Availability and prescription practices of psychotropic medications
• Gender-specific access issues
• Diagnostics and interventions
• Urban-rural differences, and much more

Requirements / Credit Recognition 
For students in the Rehabilitation Psychology program (Bachelor's or Master's). Participation over at least 2 semesters with 3-5 meetings and one block per semester (possibly including excursions).

Xeno can and must be credited in different modules depending on whether the student is participating as part of a practical project or a research project, and whether it is within the Bachelor's or Master's program. Possibilities for seminar-style activities (not linked to internships or theses) to count toward M13 (Bachelor) or M4 (Master) depend on the number of interested participants.

Module Options:

• Bachelor M16 Practical Project: for those preparing an internship abroad
• Bachelor M17 Research Project: for those writing their thesis in this area
• Master M5 Practical Project: for those preparing an internship abroad
• Master M6 Research Project: for those writing their thesis in this area

The project is limited to 15 students. Priority is given to those preparing or following up on an internship abroad in a culturally different region (Asia, Africa, South America) - at least 10 places are reserved for them; 5 places are reserved for students preparing a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.

Project Manager 
Prof. Dr. Matthias Gründel 
Tel.: (03931) 2187 48 58 
E-Mail: matthias.gruendel@h2.de