Pedagogues, psychologists, social workers, defectologists, and speech therapists from 71 primary and secondary schools in the Una-Sana Canton will undergo training on psychological resilience and mental health awareness for students, teachers, and parents.
Key Aspects of the Training
The training, which will be held at four locations in the Una-Sana Canton, covers important topics related to the mental health of children and youth. The lecturers will share their knowledge and experience across various fields:
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Mental Health of Children and Youth – Challenges and Perspectives – Lecturers: $PhD$ in Psychological Sciences Vildana Aziraj Smajić / Graduated Psychologist Alma Kovačić.
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Developing Workshops with Children on the Protection of Mental Health of Children and Youth – Lecturer: $MA$ in Pedagogical Sciences Fuada Cerić.
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The Role of Teachers in Supporting and Protecting the Mental Health of Children and Youth – Lecturer: $PhD$ in Psychological Sciences Ivana Zečević.
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The Role of Parents in Supporting and Protecting the Mental Health of Children and Youth – Lecturer: $PhD$ in Psychological Sciences Ivana Zečević.
Locations and Dates
The training will be held at the following locations:
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Bihać: December 18
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Sanski Most: December 19
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Velika Kladuša: December 25
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Bosanska Krupa: December 26
Agenda
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Support from Local and International Partners
The “Mind Matters” project is implemented by the Humanitarian Organization Genesis Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Una-Sana Canton, Crossing Borders, and UNICEF BiH, while it is co-financed by the European Union.
This project is another step towards creating a safe and supportive environment for every child. The training will contribute to strengthening the capacities of school pedagogues, psychologists, social workers, defectologists, and speech therapists to provide support to children and youth. This is just one of the steps towards improving the mental health support system, and the Humanitarian Organization Genesis Project remains committed to this goal.