GCMHP Holds Two Training Days On ‘Psychological First Aid’

In cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO), Gaza Community Mental Health Programme held two training days on 4 and 5 February, 2025 under the title, ‘Psychological First Aid’.

The trainings targeted humanitarian workers, with the first training session attended by 8 participants.

The session was held in Deir Al-Balah Town at the hall of the Palestinian NGO Network headquarters there. The second, held at Al-Naasan Chalet in Khan Younis, was attended by 16 participants.

The trainings aimed to provide participants with basic skills to provide initial psychological support to those affected by crises, focusing on the principles of psychological first aid, active listening, and self-care techniques.

The participants showed positive and effective interaction, which a reflection of their need for building their own professional capacities to support their communities. They also demanded further of such trainings.