From understanding the nuanced challenges faced by youth in conflict zones to supporting helpers dealing with survivors of sexual violence, the channel offers comprehensive insights into navigating the intricate intersection of mental health and human rights in context of war, conflict and disasters. Anyone regardless of their profession or specialty can engage with lectures delving into various facets of mental health, trauma, and crisis intervention, delivered by esteemed professionals dedicated to promoting the well-being of vulnerable populations. Whether exploring strategies for assisting children and youth amidst conflict or delving into the complexities of sexual violence in war, the channel provides a platform for learning, reflection, and advocacy in the pursuit of fostering resilience and dignity for all affected by human rights violations and humanitarian crises.
Introduction to “Sexual violence against boys and men in War, conflict and migration”
Manual by Nora Sveaass: is a clinical psychologist and professor emeritus at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo (UiO)
Introduction to “Sexual violence against Children in war, conflict, humanitarian crisis and low resource communities”
Manual by Helen Christie clinical psychologist, special adviser and former director at RBUP East and South – Regional Center for Children and Young People’s Mental Health.
Supporting helpers in their work with sexual violence survivors in war and conflict.
After several years of working with the manual on sexual violence against women in war and conflict situations, we at MHHRI are proud to introduce these two new manuals. These manuals represent an important tool for helpers and caregivers working with children, boys, and men who have survived sexual abuse in war, conflict, humanitarian crises, and contexts with limited resources.
Helen Christie, Helping the helpers
Talking to survivors of trauma also affects the helper. For all helpers empathy is an essential aspect of good help. This is also a source for compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatisation or secondary traumatic stress (STS). How are helpers to manage their own stress?
Part 1. How to assist children and youth in time of war and crisis (Chapter 1, 2 and 3)
MHHRI – Helen Christie clinical psychologist Topics: 1. Introduction. how children react to trauma and how development might be disturbed 2. How to assist parents with children age0-3 3. How to regulate children age3-12
Part 2. How to assist children and youth in time of war and crisis (Chapter 4)
MHHRI – Helen Christie clinical psychologist Topic: How to assist adolescents 12-18. How is it to be an adolescent in war and emergency? What is the normal development in our body, mind, and relationships? What are the core developmental tasks during this period? Can these be disturbed by being exposed to trauma? What are the most common reactions? What are good coping strategies?
Part 3. How to assist children and youth in time of war and crisis (Chapter 5 and 6)
MHHRI – Helen Christie clinical psychologist Topic: Advice to parents and caregivers, parental guidance in the time of war. Why parents are important and how they can support their children. In addition how we as helpers can support parents to be that support. Helen talks about the concept of the protective shield, common trauma reactions, and what can we learn from those who cope well and the STOP model.
Part 4. How to assist children and youth in time of war and crisis (Chapter 7)
MHHRI – Helen Christie clinical psychologist Topic: How to take care of yourself as helper in the light of encountering trauma and strong emotions. As a helper, our main resource is our capacity for compassion and empathy. This is also what makes us the most vulnerable. Helen will talk about how we as helpers can last and maintain professional and personal growth.
Dr. Doris Drews, Senior Psychiatrist. Mental Health, Trauma and Stabilization Techniques
MHHRI in short – the manual and it`s use Knowledge of trauma and trauma reactions – understanding what are we talking about Helping the survivor – helping the helper Stabilization techniques, tools and concrete approaches Grounding exercises
Sexual violence in war a crime against humanity by Professor Nora Sveaass
Sexual violence in war – a crime against humanity. Mental health consequences and supporting survivors.
How to assist children and youth in time of war and crisis by Jon-Håkon Schultz
Professor Jon-Håkon Schultz has a PhD in special needs education and a PhD in medical anthropology. He is working as a professor in educational psychology at UiT, the arctic university of Norway, department of education and teacher training. He is a trained school-based psychosocial counselor. His research is focusing on how traumatic stress affects students learning capacity and how to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) within the context of education.