MHPSS training for staff at NAWA women’s shelter

Project Description

Funded by: LWF/Canadian Lutheran World Relief

Timeline: 2016

WRO MHPSS trained facilitators provided training for eight women staff from the NAWA shelter. The theme of the workshop was to increase awareness and capacity of MHPSS, providing information in topics such as; expressions of psychological & emotional distress, stages of trauma experiences & development, role as service providers and how to ensure protection of community, referral pathways, psychological first aid (PFA) and self protection and personal resilience. The workshop was for the duration of two days, the participants composed of social workers and other staff members.