Within the framework of the Community based Mental Health Care Program, last April 25-26, supported by the Union of Science & Technology Associations of Da Nang City, we organized a training course on Trauma Informed Support for representatives of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Da Nang City; Association of People with Disabilities, Club of Disabled Women; Disabled Youth and 7 Centers, Schools/Institutions raising orphans, disabled children and children from families living in difficult circumstances. The training course was organized based on the need to support psychological issues for children being raised at the above facilities in Da Nang. During the 2-day training, the participants were equipped with basic knowledge about trauma, including concepts, stages of trauma, causes of trauma, and effects of trauma on individuals and communities. In addition to theoretical contents, the participants were also instructed in a number of skills to provide psychological support to people experiencing trauma (for example, questioning skills, empathy...). In particular, they were instructed to practice Tension & Trauma Release Exercises created by Dr David Berceli (TRE) to have a practical tool to support themselves. Sharing after the course, all trainees felt very satisfied with the value received from the 2 days of training. They emphasized that the course helped them have a more comprehensive and in-depth overview of trauma, better understand themselves, and thereby be able to better empathize and understand the people around them; help them adjust behaviors and words that they have unintentionally said to hurt others; Be more confident in assessing, identifying and assisting the vulnerable people they need to support; understand the importance and know how to use questioning and empathy skills to help children regulate their emotions; Learn TRE exercises to relieve stress for themselves and hopefully later can help their students and colleagues. The Representatives of the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and other participants also highlighted that this training should be shared widely in the community.
