Mental health and gender-based violence 2016 | Page 4

Contents

Preface Acknowledgements i ii
Introduction
1
Background and aspirations
1
GBV in a wider context
2
Who is this training for ?
3
What will you learn ?
4
How to use the manual
5
Who can conduct the training ?
5
The structure of the manual
5
How to read the manual
6
Part I – Points of departure 1 . Cultural aspects 9 2 . Respect for human rights 10 3 . Violence against women 11 4 . Gender-based violence in conflict and war 12 5 . A brief introduction to ‘ trauma ’ 13 6 . Trauma due to gender-based and sexual violence 14
7 . The relationship between therapy , psychosocial work , and support in situations of crisis 15
8 . Use of symbols and metaphors 16 9 . Use of the Butterfly Woman as a metaphor 17 10 . Grounding exercises 18 11 . Who are the participants in this training ? 19 12 . Communication skills 20 13 . Taking care of yourself as a helper 21 14 . Evaluation and learning 22 15 . Summary of basic principles and ideas 23