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Table 2 Example of material and content

From: Training non-specialists in teaching recovery techniques (TRT) to help traumatised children in humanitarian settings: a qualitative analysis of experiences gained from 20 years of practice

Type of material

Example of information

Trainer’s reflection in field note during the training

The purpose of the introduction needs to be more detailed and clearer

The different terms such as reminders and intrusion need to be explained more clearly

We need to use more demonstrations and practical exercises to explain the point of gradual exposure

Recorded question from participants

“How do we explain trauma reaction to the children?”

“How do we maintain order in the children’s group without using harsh discipline?”

“How do we get the children to talk in the group?”

Discussed among the trainers and written down as an example to be used in future planning and trainings

Example of challenging situations with reactions from participants who are traumatised