samtalsins

Samtalsins is a Swedish term that appears in some professional and educational contexts to refer to a structured approach to initiating and maintaining conversations. It is not a standardized term with a single official definition, and its meaning can vary between organizations and settings.

In practice, samtalsins is often described as an intentional effort to engage individuals in meaningful dialogue. It may involve elements such as active listening, open-ended questioning, reflective summarizing, and goal-oriented discussion. The approach is commonly discussed in fields like social work, education, youth work, addiction treatment, elder care, and family counseling, where facilitated conversations are used to support understanding, decision-making, or behaviour change.

The term is related to, but distinct from, other concepts such as samtalsmetodik (conversation methodology), dialog, and samtalsteknik (conversation technique). When used, samtalsins is typically framed as a component of broader care or support programmes rather than as a standalone therapeutic modality, unless specified by the program or provider.

Effectiveness and evaluation of samtalsins depend on the context and how clearly goals are defined, how well participants engage, and the quality of the facilitation. Given its non-standardized status, evidence and expectations may vary, and organisations often develop their own criteria for success and methods of training or supervision.

See also: samtal, dialog, kommunikation, samtalsmetodik, samtalsteknik.