About The Event
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Daily)
• Venue: Best Western Meridian Nairobi Kenya
• Fee: $700 (includes all workshop materials, meals).
Workshop Overview
Humanitarian workers often operate in high-stress environments, facing challenges that can impact their mental health and well-being. This 4-day intensive training focuses on equipping participants with the tools and strategies to promote mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) for themselves and their teams.
Through interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and practical exercises, participants will learn to apply trauma-informed care, implement self-care strategies, and provide psychological first aid in humanitarian settings.
Who Should Attend:
• Humanitarian workers and field staff.
• Team leaders and managers in NGOs and INGOs.
• Mental health practitioners supporting humanitarian organizations.
• Professionals interested in enhancing well-being and resilience.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive coverage of trauma-informed care, self-care strategies, and psychological first aid.
• Hands-on exercises and real-world case studies.
• Tools to foster resilience and mitigate burnout in high-pressure environments.
• Networking opportunities with peers and mental health experts.
• A guided National Park tour for relaxation and informal connections.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this workshop, participants will:
• Understand the principles of trauma-informed care and its application in humanitarian contexts.
• Develop and implement self-care strategies to prevent burnout.
• Gain skills in providing psychological first aid (PFA) to support colleagues and communities.
• Foster a culture of mental health awareness and resilience within their organizations.
Detailed Agenda
Day 1: Understanding Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Contexts
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Introduction to MHPSS
Definitions and scope of mental health and psychosocial support.
The impact of humanitarian work on mental health.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Global Guidelines and Frameworks for MHPSS
Key international frameworks and standards (e.g., IASC Guidelines).
Integrating MHPSS into humanitarian programming.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Recognizing and Addressing Burnout
Signs and symptoms of burnout among humanitarian workers.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Interactive Exercise: Self-Assessment of Well-Being
Day 2: Trauma-Informed Care
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Principles of Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding the effects of trauma on individuals and teams.
Creating safe and supportive environments.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Building Trauma-Informed Practices
Practical steps to embed trauma-informed care in humanitarian settings.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Case Study: Trauma-Informed Interventions in Action
Lessons from successful MHPSS programs.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Group Activity: Designing Trauma-Informed Strategies
Day 3: Self-Care and Resilience Building
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Developing Effective Self-Care Plans
Strategies for physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Setting boundaries in high-stress environments.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Building Personal and Team Resilience
Techniques to enhance adaptability and recovery.
Promoting a culture of mutual support and well-being.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Interactive Session: Crafting Self-Care Toolkits
Practical tools for immediate application.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Q&A and Peer Feedback
Day 4: Psychological First Aid (PFA)
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Principles of Psychological First Aid
Providing immediate support in crises.
Active listening and non-judgmental communication.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break
10:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Implementing PFA in Humanitarian Contexts
Step-by-step guidance on delivering PFA.
Supporting diverse populations, including children and vulnerable groups.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Role-Playing Scenarios: Practicing PFA Skills
Simulated exercises to build confidence and competence.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Wrap-Up: Key Takeaways and Action Plans
Registration Details
Fee: $700 (includes workshop materials, meals).
Group Discounts:
5 or more participants: 10% off.
For more information or to register, contact: info@stratfordinternationalbdlc.co.uk
Location
Best Western Meridian Nairobi
