Psychosocial support describes activities that attend to the social and psychological needs of individuals, families, and communities. Did you know that anyone can experience Gender-Based Violence (GBV) irrespective of their age, ethnicity, cultural, religious, economic status and area of residence? This course provides in-depth training on the provision of psychosocial support to survivors of GBV. We explain the principles of psychosocial support and the psychological, emotional, and social impacts of GBV.
The course then looks at the GBV referral pathway to safely link survivors and those at risk of GBV to supportive and competent services. Learn how to deliver compassionate and survivor-centered care. We cover the psychological first-aid (PFA) action principles of look, listen and link and examples of complex reactions by people in distress. Discover why we need PFA and who can provide it, including tips for handling children in distressing situations.
Finally, we will delve into the various forms of self-care to promote your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. We explore the different tools for self-care such as magazines, websites and mobile apps. Through theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will be equipped to support survivors in a manner that promotes healing and empowerment. This comprehensive course is ideal for social workers, counsellors, healthcare providers, and anyone involved in supporting GBV survivors.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define gender-based violence and ps...
- Recall the different aspects of psy...
- Apply the principles of psychosocia...
- Recognise the components of the GBV...
- Define gender-based violence and psychosocial support
- Recall the different aspects of psychosocial well-being
- Apply the principles of psychosocial support in your work
- Recognise the components of the GBV referral pathway
- Describe the psychosocial support activities aimed at helping survivors cope with difficulties
- Identify the various types of self-care to improve your overall health and well-being
- Review the strategies for effective self-care
- Explain the integration of psychosocial support in GBV programmes
- Discuss the implementation of psychological first-aid
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