Cognitive Science and Welfare Technology
Research & Development
SENSE-GARDEN ASSOCIATION
The first SENSE-GARDEN project (AAL/Call2016/054-b/2017, implementation period June 2017 - November 2020) was funded by AAL Programme, co-funded by the European Commission and National Funding Authorities of Norway, Belgium, Romania, and Portugal. Since then, several Research & Development projects have been developed in the context of SENSE-GARDEN.
Currently, the non-profit SENSE-GARDEN Association has more than 100 members distributed all over Europe. Initially specialized in assiting people living with neurocognitive disorders, the association has extended its scope in the last years. It currently includes not only therapeutic interventions and welfare technology development, but also interdisciplinary research in fields like cognitive science and consciousness studies.
There are SENSE-GARDEN Centers in daily operation in Belgium, Norway, Portugal, Romania, and the Netherlands implementing individualized immersive spaces and various therapeutic programs.
Additionally, several initiatives under the SENSE-GARDEN scope are running in different European universities, using both physical installations and digital facilities like SENSE-GARDEN VR in virtual worlds, promoting mental health and well-being in academic contexts with the use of technology.
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Research Network
We are a research organization focused on the intersection of different domains such as Welfare Technology, Cognitive Science and Consciousness Studies. We have a network with both academic, non-profit, and commercial partners, focused on fostering Research & Development projects to improve people's lives through innovative technology, academic production and cutting-edge therapeutic approaches. We operate in several European countries and also collaborate with research and educational institutions, such as the Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the
Faculty of Technology and Science of University Camilo José Cela in Madrid, Spain.
Welfare Technology Research
Education in Digital Sense Stimulation and Virtual Welfare Technology for Mental Health Professionals
The SENSE-GARDEN Association is collaborating with AOF, Lister Competence, Ryfylke IKS and the Odda municipality in Norway to develop an educational program that focuses on sense stimulation aimed at habilitation and rehabilitation of children, young people, adults and elderly. Sensory stimulation through the use of images, light, interactive activities, sound and scent has proven to have a positive effect on communication ability, sleep and appetite, as well as reducing anxiety and need for pain relief.
This educational program for professionals of mental health deals with topics such as ethics, communication, interaction, sensory understanding and sense stimulation, habilitation and rehabilitation processes, digital and virtual competence and welfare technology.
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Education in Mental Health Technologies for NTNU Students
We offer different lectures, workshops and mentorship at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology as part of the program "Innovative
Societies with Virtual Reality and Robots: The Future of Welfare Technology", included in the EiT Master Degree. The use of innovative technological tools in the context of Mental Health is one of our areas of expertise. Part of this educational program takes place in our Metaverse Campus, where we have been developing educational and research programs in collaboration with worldwide universities for years.
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Virtual Therapy at Home
In addition to the physical immersive spaces, we have developed technological solutions both for receiving immersive therapy at home and for teaching professionals in virtual environments.
A portable SENSE-GARDEN can create the sensory experiences at home, only requiring a common TV and the SENSE-GARDEN Box especially designed to be used in a smaller space.
We have also created the first Mental Health and Well-being Center of the Metaverse, SENSE-GARDEN VR, in order to explore the potential of virtual worlds in providing therapeutic and coping mechanisms to young people dealing with anxiety or depression.
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The Department of Consciousness Research of the SENSE-GARDEN Association is focused on advancing research, education, and public outreach in the realm of Consciousness Studies and Cognitive Science. Our work is entirely non-profit and it is coordinated by researchers of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Universidad Camilo José Cela.
We integrate disciplines as diverse as phenomenology, welfare technology, contemplative practices, psychedelic research and anthropology. This breadth of focus allows for a rich and multifaceted exploration of consciousness, providing a holistic view that encompasses not just the scientific aspects, but also the experiential, cultural, and philosophical dimensions.
Our goal is to create a dialogue between various disciplines within an academic context, fostering an environment where different perspectives on consciousness can coalesce, leading to humble advancements in our understanding of human mind and how to apply this knowledge in improving our wellbeing.
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