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samutthãnaGlobal Placements
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Learning through human connection

Mental health volunteering.
Meaningful connection.

Explore psychology in a new cultural context through workshops, observation and planned volunteering activities. A programme for curious students and psychosocial professionals.

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One programme. Several ways to learn.

Be present.
Learn with purpose.

The three week Global Placements programme combines educational sessions with visits to care, community and mental health settings.

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Psychology and mental health

Develop your understanding through workshops and scheduled visits to mental health services, including the National Institute of Mental Health.

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Care and community settings

The revised itinerary includes Lankadhara Care Home, MJF Foundation and Child Action Lanka, with opportunities to learn from staff and take part in agreed activities.

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The Sri Lankan coastline

Culture and reflection

Explore cultural sites, travel through Colombo, Kandy and Galle, and reflect on the connections between culture, community and wellbeing.

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Find your place

For students.
For future professionals.
For curious minds.

  • Psychology undergraduate students
  • Postgraduate students in health related applied psychology
  • People considering careers in counselling, therapy or social work
  • Psychosocial professionals interested in cross cultural learning

Share your experience and goals with the placement team. Your role and activities must be agreed with each host setting.

A considered approach

Respect the setting.
Understand your role.

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Agree your activities

Confirm suitability, any required checks, host permissions and the scope of your participation before making travel arrangements.

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Follow local guidance

Work within the activities agreed by staff, respect confidentiality and follow the safeguarding arrangements of each organisation.

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Connect learning to practice

Use workshop discussions and the closing reflective presentation to consider what you have learnt and the questions you want to explore further.

An educational placement. Participation does not authorise independent clinical practice or therapy. Named visits reflect the supplied revised itinerary and are subject to confirmation by the team and host organisations.

Bring your curiosity.
Start with a conversation.

Discuss your background, interests and the activities that may suit you.

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