Today more than ever we are struggling to protect and strengthen our human bridges; our relation to ourselves, our relation to others, and our relation to our past, present and future In times of uncertainty, insecurity, conflict of values and moral injuries, front line workers are facing humongous challenges to preserve their own integrity, psychosocial wellbeing and hope for a better future. Self-care becomes less of a priority for humanitarians who are serving war torn communities. The session will focus on tangible tips and recommendations, that individuals working in complex emergencies, can use to protect their human bridges.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- How does cumulative stress and moral injury affect humanitarian actors
- What are the tangible and effective tips of self-care in times of war
- How can self-observation and self-compassion strengthen existing personal resources.
- What are the tangible and effective tips of self-care in times of war
- How can self-observation and self-compassion strengthen existing personal resources.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Social Workers, Specialists, Psychotherapists, frontliners
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Participants will develop self awareness around the impact of threat and stress on different domains in their lives. In addition, they would be invited to develop their tailored slef-care plans.
Course Content
Organisation
Mental Health Services
Presenter
Marie-Adele is a specialist in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). Since 2006, she has dedicated her career to implementing a resource-based approach in MHPSS, collaborating closely with businesses, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and United Nations (UN) entities.
Her work has spanned various regions, including Asia, Central America, the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Mary possesses strong expertise in program development, crafting theories of change (TOC), and developing MHPSS policies, strategies, and manuals. She also has experience in creating staff care support in diverse cultural settings and enhancing team capacity through coaching and supervision.
