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Contemporary Challenges of Interpersonal Assistance -Multidisciplinary Cooperation in the Context of Expansion and Deepening-
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On-demand lecture application period: September 1, 2025 (Monday) ~ December 23, 2025 (Tuesday)
Program Outline
I think it is becoming a difficult society to live in. We must also prepare for various disasters. In order to respond to these issues of modern society, various practices are progressing to address social issues that realize human well-being and happiness. In various fields that are divided into traditional job fields, such as medical care, nursing, education, psychology, welfare, and justice, there is a demand for multi-professional cooperation and collaborative efforts. In the academic field, there are also challenges in new areas. We will integrate these as “interpersonal assistance” and learn from the knowledge of the front line to explore human potential. It is the development of knowledge that intersects practice, academia, and clinical practice. Broaden the horizons of professionals. This course has been continued as a three-year program, and this year is the final year. As a culmination of this, we will deliver further learning to those who have taken the course so far. We look forward to seeing you all working adults who continue to learn.
Outline of the event
| Eligibility | ●Teachers, social workers, mental health workers, clinical psychologists, certified psychologists, doctors, public health nurses, nurses, registered dietitians, childcare workers, judicial personnel, etc. ●Personnel related to human services such as human resources and general affairs of companies ●Those who are active in NPOs and NGOs, such as volunteer coordinators ●University faculty and staff involved in human resource development in these fields |
| How to Participate | On-Demand Lectures [9 Sessions] Viewing period: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday) ~ December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) Seminar (face-to-face) [1 session in total] Capacity: First 30 people Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 13:30~15:00 Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall |
| Tuition fee | ●On-demand lectures (9 lessons) 9,000 yen (tax included) ●Seminar (face-to-face) 1,000 yen (tax included) |
Lecture Contents
On-Demand Lectures
| Theme: I won’t leave anyone behind. Disaster Preparedness for Interpersonal Support Workers Lecturer: Akiko Kurotaki (Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Kyoto Tachibana University) |
| Japan is a disaster-prone country, and unfortunately, disasters have occurred in recent years before we can forget them. I think that people in interpersonal support positions are often required to protect their own safety in the event of a disaster while also protecting the target people. I would like to tell you about daily disaster preparations in order to protect everyone’s safety in the event of a disaster. |
| Theme: Post-Special Adoption Support and Life Story Work Lecturer: Shoko Tokunaga (Ritsumeikan University/Waseda University Visiting Researcher/Representative, Therapeutic Life Story Work Japan) |
| The “Special Adoption System” established in 1987 creates about 500 adoptive families every year. This system is operated for the welfare of children, but we will explain post-adoption support, which is sometimes overlooked. Students will deepen their understanding of the background of the creator parents and learn about “life story work” as a support for their children. |
| Theme: What is such support due to the conflict of carers: Thinking about how to support the caring society- Lecturer: Mao Saito (Professor, Faculty of Industrial Sociology, Ritsumeikan University) |
| While legislation for young carers is progressing, the system to support diverse carers of all generations is still not sufficient. In this lecture, we will consider the theme of carer support as a way of interpersonal assistance that contributes to a new social concept from the perspective of care, the Caring Society. |
| Theme: What is an active bystander? ~When I see scenes of discrimination and harassment~ Lecturer: Kai Nishii (Specially Appointed Associate Professor, Graduate School of Social Design, Rikkyo University) |
| It is said that it is difficult for victims to resist discrimination and harassment, and it is important for a third party to intervene. There is a debate overseas about this method of intervention, but what about Japan? We will explore practices that make use of local knowledge. |
| Theme: From pre-conception to postpartum care, connecting support and interrupted support: Deciphering the reality of the field Lecturer: Keiko Nagasaka (Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Kyoto Tachibana University) |
| Preconception care is health care from before pregnancy that supports the health of oneself and the next generation. From before birth to after childbirth, we look at the connections and breaks in care from the field and explore issues and hints. |
| Theme: Physical and mental health and interpersonal assistance through “food” from a nutritional perspective Lecturer: Yumiko Ido (Professor, Department of Food and Nutrition, Faculty of Home Economics, Kyoto Women’s University) |
| Physical and mental health is an important issue, especially in recent years, there has been a growing awareness of mental illness. Diet is the backbone of lifestyle habits and is associated with various diseases. In this lecture, we will talk about the impact of “food” on physical and mental health from a nutritional perspective, and how to apply this knowledge to interpersonal assistance. |
| Theme: Therapeutic Justice Initiatives in Criminal Trials ~Case Reports on the Frontlines of the Field~ Lecturer: Yuko Nishitani (Lawyer, Liberty Law Firm, Osaka Bar Association) |
| We will report on our efforts on the field of “therapeutic justice,” which connects criminal trials to medical care, psychology, and welfare, and takes up recent cases of developmental disabilities (ASD/ADHD), intellectual disabilities, borderline intelligence, and long-term drug cases. |
| Theme: Multicultural Counseling and Microaggression II ~Focusing on the Latest Fact-finding Survey and Majority Resistance~ Lecturer: Shunsuke Maruichi (Director of Korean Counseling & Community Center in Japan, Director of Hotto House, Disability Welfare Service Office, Mental Health Worker, Certified Psychologist) Lecturer: Hee-Sha Park (Korean Counseling in Japan & Community Center Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, Certified Psychologist) |
| Continuing from last year, we will explore the challenges and possibilities of interpersonal assistance in relationships with different attributes and unbalanced powers. We will delve deeper into the concept of microaggression, visualize the actual situation from the latest survey in Japan, and consider the confusion and opposition of the majority. |
| Theme: Interpersonal assistance to support the expansion of behavioral quality of life Lecturer: Naoki Nakaka (Professor, Faculty of Psychology, Ritsumeikan University) |
| The view that the mission of interpersonal assistance is “improving the quality of life of the individual” = the concept of “behavioral QOL” will be introduced in relation to last year’s “functional linkage of interpersonal assistance”. This way of thinking makes it possible to think about and try interpersonal assistance as a more specific task. |
practice
| Theme: Contemporary Challenges of Interpersonal Assistance Lecturer: Coordinator Tadashi Nakamura (Chairperson of the University Consortium Kyoto Recurrent Education Planning Review Committee, Project Professor, Faculty of Industrial Sociology, Ritsumeikan University) ・Lecturers of this program *Please note that some instructors may not be able to participate. |
| The challenges of interpersonal assistance continue to change. In order to pursue human happiness, various practices that respond to the difficulties faced by human beings are developed in abundance, and the course has been composed from social reality rather than examining them from specific fields or theories. In the exercise, students deepen their thinking while interacting with the participating instructors for the purpose of intellectual exchange with people from various professions. |
Flow from application to enrollment
| On-Demand Lecture Application Period | Viewing period |
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| 2025 September 1 (Mon) ~ December 23 (Tue) |
2025 October 1 (Wed) ~ December 31 (Wed) |
*Applications for seminars will be separately provided to those who have completed the application and payment of the tuition fee for on-demand lectures. (Recruitment ends as soon as the capacity is reached)
STEP①
Click the “Apply” button, fill in the required information, and apply.
When you click the “Apply” button, you will be directed to the application reception site “Peatix”, so please apply from there.
To apply, you need to register for a Peatix account (free of charge).You can easily register with just a display name (nickname, initials, etc.), an e-mail address, and a password of your choice.
important
To prevent problems such as missed emails, please do not use mobile carrier emails (e.g., @docomo.ne.jp, @softbank.ne.jp, @i.softbank.jp, @au.com, @ezweb.ne.jp, etc.) as your email address at the time of registration.
STEP②
For those who have confirmed the payment of the tuition fee, we will guide you on how to watch it.
STEP③
Please complete the viewing of each lecture within the viewing period.
important
If the payment procedure is not completed by the due date, the application will be invalidated as the intention to participate.
Please note that tuition fees will not be refunded unless the event is canceled.
Courses may be postponed, canceled, or changed due to circumstances.
In the event of a change, we will contact you in the “Important Notices” on the University Consortium Kyoto website and the email address you used at the time of application.
Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
-Connecting the Relationship between Saving and Helping –
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Risk Management for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation: Bridging the Gap between Helping and Helping
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Application deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025
*Applications for one-time classes must be made up to 5 days before each lecture date.
I began to see the expression “disaster-prone era” everywhere. In the first place, Japan is a “disaster archipelago”, and there are articles that appeal to the need to learn from the issues and lessons of past disasters. Although disasters are often discussed as natural disasters or man-made disasters, immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, philosopher Takeshi Umehara presented the perspective of “civilization disaster” and explained that it is necessary to look forward to the future with new values.
Therefore, in addition to the perspective of disaster prevention to prevent disasters, this course aims to acquire ideas, knowledge, and mindset for everyone to repeatedly devise ways to realize a “disaster reduction” society that reduces damage when disasters occur. At work, at home, and on the road, let’s learn and deepen the wisdom that can help ourselves and help others.
Outline of the event
| Eligibility |
Working adults (regardless of industry, occupation, or specialized knowledge. ） We recommend that company employees, civil servants, university faculty and staff, volunteer staff, etc. take the course. |
| How to Participate |
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| Tuition fee |
●8-time set: 8,000 yen (tax included) *One-time unit: 1,000 yen (tax included) ●Optional “Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop”: 1,000 yen (tax included) |
| Capacity |
On-site attendance: 38 online attendees: 100 Option (Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop): 20 people |
Lecture Contents
8 lectures in total / 1 optional “Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop”
Coordinator Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Professor, Ritsumeikan University Organization for the Promotion of Common Education)
[First half program]
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1st Date Time: 9/27 (Sat.) 13:30~15:00 Theme: Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction Title: What is disaster prevention that no one can take? Lecturer: Shigeo Tachiki (Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Doshisha University) |
| Inclusive disaster prevention, which leaves behind socially vulnerable people such as the elderly and people with disabilities, who are prone to damage in the event of a disaster, is an important perspective for realizing a society in which no one is left behind. You will learn about initiatives that connect welfare and disaster prevention from practical examples in Beppu City. |
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Part 2 Date Time: 9/27 (Sat.) 15:15~16:45 Theme: Action Choices Title: What would you do? Lecturer: Mr. Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Professor, Ritsumeikan University Organization for the Promotion of Common Education) |
| You will experience a card-type game called “Crossroads” that allows you to simulate the dilemma of disaster response. On top of that, students will have the opportunity to experience the diversity and importance of judgment on problems that do not have correct answers through exercises that set their own disaster situations and ask actions with YES/NO. |
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3rd Date Time: 10/25 (Sat.) 13:30~15:00 Theme: Evacuation Actions Title: “Protecting Each Other’s Lives” Evacuation Lecturer: Yoko Matsuda (Associate Professor, Institute for Disaster Prevention, Kyoto University) |
| Based on the premise that “you cannot protect your own life alone”, this is a lecture that thinks about how to evacuate by supporting each other. Rather than asking for personal responsibility, we will deepen our understanding of preparing for evacuation actions based on mutual assistance. |
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4th Date Time: 10/25 (Sat.) 15:15~16:45 Theme: Voluntary Disaster Prevention Title: “Disaster prevention to confront” that is only possible for local residents Lecturer: Mr. Ota Ko (Disaster Prevention Temple, Kyoto Representative) |
| Based on the experience of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, we will introduce disaster prevention awareness activities that have been continued under the awareness that “the community is the front line of disaster response.” We will also pay attention to the ingenuity of each resident to perceive the disaster as their own problem. |
【Optional】Voluntary participation *Application required separately from the lecture
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Date and time: November 29 (Sat) 10:00~11:30 “Disaster Prevention Town Walking Workshop” Guide: Mr. Kim Do-gen (Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University) |
| will explore the Pontocho area, which is known for its historical landscapes in Kyoto, from the perspective of cultural heritage disaster prevention. |
[Second Half Program]
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5th Date Time: 11/29 (Sat.) 13:30~15:00 Theme: Resilience Title: Learning from and Preparing for Historic Townscapes Lecturer: Kim Do-won (Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ritsumeikan University) |
| By combining traditional wisdom with modern and contemporary disaster prevention technologies, we will address the issue of regional design, which is how to protect historical cities and cultural landscapes from natural disasters. Based on the latest research results, we present a perspective that aims to achieve both cultural inheritance and disaster prevention. |
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Lesson 6 Date Time: 11/29 (Sat.) 15:15~16:45 Theme: Information Systems Title: Information presentation design that arouses self-awareness Lecturer: Tomoko Izumi (Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Ritsumeikan University) |
| In Kyoto, which is visited by many tourists, a system is being developed to guide safe evacuation in anticipation of a large number of people who are unable to return home in the event of a large-scale disaster. We will also introduce ways to disseminate information so that disasters can be perceived as “our thing”. |
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7th Date Time: 12/13 (Sat.) 13:30 ~ 15:00 Theme: Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Title: Perspective of Creating a Plan for the Protection of Life, Livelihood, and Livelihood (LCP) Lecturer: Kenji Isayama (Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute for Disaster Prevention and First Aid, Meiji International Medical University) |
| Students will learn basic concepts and practical perspectives on BCP (Business Continuity Plan) to protect not only emergencies such as disasters and infectious diseases, but also peacetime. We will also consider the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and community connections in the fields of medical care, nursing care, and welfare. |
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8th Date Time: 12/13 (Sat.) 15:15~16:45 Theme: Volunteering Title: Group Dynamics of Relay in Disaster Areas Lecturer: Kimihide Atsumi (Professor, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Osaka University) |
| We will take up the practice of “disaster area relay” where former disaster victims support other disaster-stricken areas, and focus on the power of inter-regional connections and how they work. We will look back on how the experience of support will be passed on to the next generation along with the results of our research. |
How to apply
Click the “Apply” button, fill in the required information, and apply.
Application deadline: Monday, September 22, 2025
*Applications for one-time classes must be made up to 5 days before each lecture date.
When you click the “Apply” button, you will be directed to the application reception site “Peatix”, so please apply from there.
To apply, you need to register for a Peatix account (free of charge).You can easily register with just a display name (nickname, initials, etc.), an e-mail address, and a password of your choice.
important
To prevent problems such as missed emails, please do not use mobile carrier emails (e.g., @docomo.ne.jp, @softbank.ne.jp, @i.softbank.jp, @au.com, @ezweb.ne.jp, etc.) as your email address at the time of registration.
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