Duration: This course has a duration time of four to eight weeks. The full program is eight
weeks. A person's participation is considered satisfactory if he/she/they manage to attend
and participate according to their individualized schedule.

Pre-demands: Some proficiency in either Icelandic or English.

Main goal: To increase daily activity, a realistic assessment of a person's position regarding work and Icelandic language skills.

Description of the program: The main purpose of the course is to mobilize the participants in daily life and activities. The
program aims to strengthen the identity of the participants and promote a positive attitude
towards studies and/or work. The approach is individual, and the content is varied.
At the beginning of the service, there is an interview with an employee from Matsbraut and at the end, a report is returned to the referring consultant/partner with a proposal for the next steps.

The course includes: 

• Work ethic/attitude towards work: Is the individual attending, if not, does he/she report illness/absence.
• Cooperation/adaptability/communication: Training in conversation in Icelandic in different situations. Discussing an interesting topic that appeals to the group, can be a current topic or something that is trending on social media.
• Practical tips for increasing activity: What factors influence occupational skills, health, and quality of life? An occupational therapist guides and encourages participants to increase activity.
• Mental health/exercise: Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and outdoors/hiking. Adapted to the
  composition of the group each time.
• Self-empowerment: Increasing belief in one's own abilities. Demeanor (appearance), selfesteem, body language and voice.
• Guidance counselor: Individual help with creating CVs.

Hringsjá, organizes the course.

Course registration is made by email namskeidhb@vmst.is.

It is important to write the name of the course, name and ID number of the participant.