| Hearing and sharing the stories of people who have suffered Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) requires empathy. In the words of Emmet Fitzgerald, “Empathy is a finite resource; YOU CAN RUN OUT!” What happens when you run out? Compassion fatigue sets in. What does this mean for you? Increased stress levels, burnout, social withdrawal and isolation, insomnia, flashbacks and nightmares, headaches, and secondary trauma, among other symptoms.
This course is designed to make you more resilient and equip you with psychological tools to help you navigate your work better, be more effective at work, and eliminate or greatly reduce your risk for compassion fatigue and other physical, psychosomatic and mental disorders. It is also designed to foster financial resilience. The course includes eight modules on developing psychological and financial resilience, Psychological First Aid (PFA), trauma and post-trauma growth, becoming a mental health champion, understanding wellness and well-being, designing and implementing a wellness recovery plan, choosing and starting your business, successfully pitching for clients and commercializing your VAWG stories. |
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
- 44 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- General1
- Guided Mindfulness Practice SessionsThe essence of mindfulness practice is to focus your attention in the present moment, be aware of your thoughts and feelings and all that is happening in your environment without being judgemental. Being non-judgemental in this instance according to Jon Kabat Zinn the father of modern day mindfulness practice, is “not judging how judgemental you are” There is no right or wrong way to practice. Be comfortable with your practice and be patient with yourself. Mindfulness is a process, a continuous learning process. It is preferable to shut your eyes when practicing mindfulness, it is however, not a must. Remember to be nonjudgmental about your practice and all the events happening around you. Your mind was made to wander and so you will feel your attention drifting away to other things, that is ok. The fact that you noticed your attention drifting is a plus. gently return your attention to the here and now. Now have a go with these exercises. Chose the exercise that works for you. You might find that one style resonates with you more than another.1
- Introduction To This Course1
- Module 1- Developing Psychological and Financial Resilience7
- Module 2 -Preventing and Coping with Trauma6
- Module 3-Psychological First AidModule Objectives At the end of this module, you should be able to: 1. Understand what is meant by PFA. 2. Identify individuals with priority needs in an emergency situation. 3. Implement the RAPID model of psychological support. 4. Connect individuals with help and support in situations of emergency8
- Module 4-Neuroscience and Mental Health: Stress Responses and Coping9
- Module 5-Wellness and Well-beingAt the end of this module, you should be able to: List two important regular check up necessary to ensure continuous wellness for their sex. List two tips for having restorative sleep. List 2 benefits of regular exercise.9
- 8.1Introduction to this module
- 8.2Know your numbers
- 8.3Nutrition and Well-being
- 8.4Exercise, wellness and well being
- 8.5Sleep, wellness and well being
- 8.6Summary
- 8.7Developing and implementing an individual Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- 8.8Implementing Wellness Recovery Action Plan (for media organizations)
- 8.9End of Module Exercise
- Module 6-Becoming a Mental Health ChampionAt the end of this module, you should be able to: List three examples of cognitive distortions. State the first step in challenging cognitive distortions. Define rumination. List two ways of stopping rumination. Define automatic thoughts.10
- 9.1Introduction
- 9.2Entry Poll1 Question
- 9.3Defining and challenging cognitive distortions
- 9.4Understanding, tracking and Challenging Automatic thoughts
- 9.5Understanding and Overcoming Rumination
- 9.6Becoming a Mental Health Champion
- 9.7Mental Health Champion Action Plan for Organizations
- 9.8Summary
- 9.9Additional Resources
- 9.10End of Module Quiz3 Questions
- End of Course quiz1
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