Dr. A S A Safras MD Psychosocial Advisor National Reconciliation Unit Sri Lanka
Health as Bridge for Peace 1. Medical Rehabilitation 2. Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Medical Rehabilitation From treating a common cold up to providing an artificial limb to an amputee well as health education. 3
Healthcare Services 1.Curative 2.Preventive
What is health? Physical MentalSocial
Civilians Soldier Ex-combatants Artificial Limb Fitting Camp
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Training of Center Administrators in identifying the psychosocial needs of beneficiaries
Pre Reinsertion and Reintegration Mentorship Program Training of Traininers (TOT) program for the counselors on pre-reintegration mentorship program on following topics: 1. Diversity and Harmonious Living 2. Peace Building 3. Role of Man and Woman in Society 4. Interpersonal Relationship and Empowerment
Mentorship Program
Emotional Intelligence & Strength of Life Skills – toleration, moderation and co- existence Strengthening your personal coping style Being in your body Knowing your feelings Controlling your emotions with your mind Dealing with your fears Dealing with anger and rage Coping with grief and loss Building your social shield Boosting your self-esteem Turning crisis into an opportunity Seeking a better future
Emotional Intelligence & Strength of Life Skills
Psychosocial Rehabilitation is… Interventions which help you to manage behaviours, perceptions & reactions to your condition which may hold back the process of recovery or maintenance of your wellbeing.
How change of attitude occur… Input Output
Its all about Changing Hearts and Minds How do you change an attitude? Help them with; Thinking/Cognitive Action/Behavior Community/Social approach
What one will expect from, his/her life? Family ? Society?
Therefore its important in addressing such expectations as… A sense /meaning to life Belonging Acceptance Purpose Value Being special Having power Dignity and Respect
Family Visiting- Value to life
20 Wedding- Belonging and acceptance
21 Religious and Spiritual - Purpose of life
Scholarships - Acceptance & Special
23 Livelihood – Dignity and Respect
Sports and Recreational activities- Having power 24
Recognition and Acceptance
Community Engagement - Acceptance Unity
Acceptance
Psycho-social Mind person Society
Awareness Raising Programs
REHAB Spiritual Religious Cultural Educational Social Community Family Sports Extra Curricular Psychological Therapies Vocational Livelihood MODEL Awareness Programmes for Community 31
Peace Building Strategy USAID Bureau for Africa, Complex Emergency Response and Transition Initiative (CERTI)
Art Exhibition Reflections of Transformation through Art
Creativity