Training in Trauma & Art for Palestinian Mental Healthcare Professionals
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"I really enjoyed learning about art! It was a very cool and fun Training, rich in exercises and useful information."
Basma Shari'a, mental healthcare professional
This 4-module Training was provided online to 2 groups of each 12 local (Mental) Healthcare Professionals from Palestine, including trauma therapists, doctors, nurses, social workers and teachers.
Goals
The goals of this Training were for the participants to get a first broad idea about the possibilities of using art - with a focus on stabilization - in their work with traumatized children, youngsters and adults, and to understand the neuroscience which explains the effectiveness of art in trauma support. A further goal is for the participants to feel confident in applying art and creativity in their work, also online, and as a resource for themselves.
Methods
This Training offers self-experience with various art activities, methods and techniques, which can be used both for working individually as in groups, both online as live. It also offers a theoretical background with regard to Art Therapy, Trauma and Neuroscience.