Invitation to the Orientation Workshop on 'Understanding ...

<strong>Invitation</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Orientation</strong> <strong>Workshop</strong> on ‘Understanding PsychosocialWork’Amidst <strong>the</strong> diverse humanitarian work carried out in Sri Lanka, importance given <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>psychosocial approach, which is holistic and essential <strong>to</strong> promote <strong>the</strong> wellbeing ofpeople, seems inadequate.Psychosocial Work encompasses a broad range of interventions from <strong>the</strong>rapeutic <strong>to</strong>practical support, from befriending <strong>to</strong> livelihood support. However, it is imperative <strong>to</strong>develop and establish a common understanding of what is meant by ‘psychosocial’ andknowledge <strong>to</strong> integrate <strong>the</strong> psychosocial approach‘ in all sec<strong>to</strong>rs engaged in providinghumanitarian assistance <strong>to</strong> people affected by different calamities.CHA has organised 2 ½ days training workshop mentioned below, as an attempt <strong>to</strong>respond <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> learning needs of <strong>the</strong> humanitarian agencies in <strong>the</strong> area of understanding<strong>the</strong> psychosocial approach.Course Title<strong>Orientation</strong> onUnderstandingpsychosocialWorkCourseFee(LKR)DateLocation4,000 16 th Feb– 18 th Feb ColomboLanguage: EnglishCourse Outline: (2.5 days)Suitable for: Field staff and Programme officers of sec<strong>to</strong>rs which are not directlyinvolved in psychosocial workCourse Objective:• Increased capacity <strong>to</strong> understand <strong>the</strong> psychosocial needs of different communities.• Better understanding of <strong>the</strong> Psychosocial approach and its application indesignated areas of work• An opportunity share experiences with <strong>the</strong> fellow participantsCourse Content:• Introduction <strong>to</strong> Psychosocial Wellbeing• Introduction <strong>to</strong> Psychosocial Frameworks• Basic introduction <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> development of PS work globally and locally• Core values of psychosocial work

• Being aware of your attitudes• Communication as an essential skillKindly apply for <strong>the</strong> course by sending your name and contact details <strong>to</strong>psfcoord@cha.lk or fax <strong>to</strong> +94- 11- 4610943 before 30 th January 2009. Places will beallocated on first come, first served basis.For fur<strong>the</strong>r details;Psychosocial Unit,Consortium of Humanitarian Agencies (CHA)No. 86, Rosmead PlaceColombo 7Tel/ Fax: +94-11-4610943/4 Ext 133Email: psfcoord@cha.lk