Supporting Natural Disaster Victims

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Supporting Natural Disaster Victims

Supporting Natural Disaster Victims

The Project

Our project develops a Resource Pack for awareness and helper training supporting natural disaster victims. The training materials will not only educate helpers but also prepare them to offer valuable support to their neighbours and families hit by the disaster. It addresses the mental health needs of victims while also considering the well-being of the helpers themselves. By developing awareness, knowledge, and practical skills in these areas, our project can make a positive impact on the traumatization of natural disaster victims and improve the quality of assistance provided by helpers who step in to help during such challenging times.

Modules

  • Module 1
    Introduction to Mental Health Awareness, sets the foundation for the importance of mental health awareness in the context of natural disasters. It prepares helpers to approach their role with sensitivity and knowledge.
  • Module 2
    Understanding Trauma and Its Effects, informs helpers about the nature of trauma and its potential long-term effects, and helps them empathize with the victims and grasp the seriousness of the situation.
  • Module 3
    Recognizing Signs of Psychological Distress, equips helpers with the skills to identify signs of psychological distress in disaster victims.
  • Module 4
    Effective Communication and Active Listening, shows how to listen actively and to communicate empathetically ensures that helpers can establish trust and provide meaningful assistance.
  • Module 5
    Providing Emotional Support and Empathy, shows helpers to understand the importance of emotional support and empathy, key elements in helping disaster victims cope with their trauma.
  • Module 6
    is about Dealing with Challenging Situations. It prepares helpers to handle difficult situations, such as dealing with aggressive or highly emotional individuals.
  • Module 7
    deals with Self-Care for Helpers. It addresses their well-being, emphasizing the importance of self-care to maintain their effectiveness as helpers.
  • Module 8
    promotes Cultural Sensitivity, ensuring that helpers can provide support that is respectful and inclusive

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This project was co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

The European Commission support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Projectnumber: 2023-2-AT01-KA210-ADU-000174560
Duration: 1.1.2024 – 30.6.2025
Coordinating Partner: SO-KO Verein zur Förderung sozialer und kultureller Kompetenzen