Human Social Services
In a basic sense, what kind of work is included in human social services?
Working with ________?
Working with people
What colours should be used in a room to make you feel calm?
natural colours
Name one physical health benefit you might have interacting with either plants or animals?
healthier body from walking dog, plants purify the air making it cleaner for us to breathe....
Define Nature
All of the features in the world including plants, animals, forces, and processes that occur independently from humans.
Name three benefits of technology that supports our wellness?
apps, social connection, time management ...
Name 1 job you could have in the human social services?
Social worker, Hairstylist, funeral director, day care worker, recreation worker...
wood, metal, plants, water
Name one mental health benefit you might experience from interacting with plants or animals.
feel calm, less stress, able to focus more
Define Environment
The Surroundings in which humans, plants, & Animals live
Name three negative aspects of technology for our health?
What is the name of the course we have been studying? (HSS1100)
Nature and Wellness
Give two examples of water elements you can add into a class?
Fountain, water wall, fish tank...
Name one social benefit of interacting with plants or animals.
Going to the dog park could help you meet people, gardening can be a social activity and help create community...
Define Minimalism
true or false: virtual reality can have positive health benefits if you are experiencing natural scenery.
True, but not as much as the real thing
What is one of the main ideas of this course?
Humans are healthier when they interact with plants and animals.
give an example of how you would create different zones within a room for different purposes.
organize furniture in a way that separates different areas, curtains, partitions...
Name one spiritual benefit of interacting with plants or animals.
Can contribute to your purpose in life and the gifts you share with the world. Plants can be used as medicines in ceremony, plants can be used to create essential oils and support meditation...
Define Biophilia
Everything recalls nature: a lot of greenery, real wood and stone, natural light, water, and only natural colours.
They have done studies in three institutions that give evidence to the health benefits of natural scenery on tv screens. Name two of these institutions.
Prisons, Schools, Hospitals
Of these careers, which would NOT be included in human social services?
Spa employee, Funeral attendant, Dentist, Nanny
Dentist - this would be the health care sector
Give examples of 4 different light sources you could have in a room.
windows, lamps, string lights, spotlights, screens...
Name three jobs that work with plants or animals
vet, gardener, farmer, greenhous worker, animal shelter worker...
What are the four types of health in holistic well-being?
physical health, mental health, spiritual health, emotional/social health
What is the main lesson to be learned about how technology impacts our relationship with nature?
Technology can be useful in moderation. Too much technology can disconnect us from relationships with people, plants, animals and the world.