Table 1 Example of schedule for training the trainers
Day 1 |
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Presentation |
Expectations and wishes of the participants |
Introduction of the training aims and schedule |
Effect of trauma on children |
Introduction to the Children and War/Children and Disaster Manuals |
Break |
Group work with children: Introduction and overview |
Normalising reactions (session 1) |
Recovery techniques for intrusive memories (session 2) |
Dual attention task |
Working on nightmares |
Questions and practical exercises |
Day 2 |
Summary of day one: Questions and clarifications |
Principles for teaching children relaxation and arousal reduction (session 3) |
Practical exercises |
Break |
Recovery techniques for behavioural avoidance (session 4) |
Practical exercise |
Recovery technique for cognitive avoidance (session 5) |
Time for questions and discussion of local cases |
Day 3 |
Summary of day two: Questions and clarifications |
Parallel groups for parents and carers, how to inform and cooperate with parents, carers and teachers |
Local implementation and evaluation |
Final summary and conclusion of the training |