Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF) Training

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Trauma Counseling and Management

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Fees: US$600

Course Dates:

18th – 29th June 2012

Overall Objectives

The general objective of the course is to share knowledge on Trauma with an aim of equipping participants with core competences necessary for Trauma healing and management.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the course, the participants should be able to:

  • Explain four core theories in counseling and their view of the human person;
  • Engage in counseling practice and employ techniques of attending, non anxious listening, observation of verbal and non verbal communication and empathic communication;
  • Define Trauma;
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the different causes of Trauma;
  • Explain the different ways that trauma affects people;
  • State the stages of recovery from Trauma;
  • Demonstrate the ability to set up and facilitate a trauma healing support group;
  • Conduct a debriefing session;
  • Identify referral systems for further assistance required, e.g., medication and therapy.

Target Group

The course targets health and development workers or those with the potential to offer psychological support to persons that have been through a traumatic moment. It is beneficial to diverse sectors such as health and health-related and educational institutions, social services institutions, faith-based and non-governmental organisations.

Course Organisation

Unit 1: Basic Counseling Skills
Unit 2: Self Awareness
Unit 3: Understanding Trauma
Unit 4: Coping Mechanisms
Unit 5: Reconciliation
Unit 6: Group Debriefing
Unit 7: Meditation and reflection

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Commitment
Certification - The participants, upon successful attendance of each short course will be awarded an AMREF certificate of participation stipulating the topics covered.
Learning Resources:- Computer laboratory with internet access; A well-equipped clinical laboratory where trainees carry out practical examinations; A state-of-the-art health library which
provides access to information that is otherwise unavailable locally
Costs: - Training costs covers lunch, stationery, field trips and all course related learning materials.- Accommodation (US$ 48 per day) To cover half board accommodation (bed, dinner and breakfast) including daily transport to and from the training venue using the AMREF bus.
Mode of payment -  All payments to the course should be made two weeks to the commencement of each course in cheques payable to AMREF or through bank transfer to the AMREF account
Tailor made courses: AMREF organises customised short courses for groups of not less than 15 participants in health and health-related fields, tailored to the needs of individuals or organisations.
Our clients have included NGOs and Ministries of Health in Sudan, Malawi, Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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