The IOM Psychological Mobile Team members extended to now encompassing so members, in Bor and Benitu PoC. The members have set up to a total of 34 psychosocial groups targeting adults , youth, women, men, widows, elderly, HIV+ mothers. The groups provide activities to strengthen family and community social support networks but also more focused services for persons additional support. The psychosocial team members were trained in using creative methodologies such as plastic arts, music, theater, dance and movie production. A psychologist is now available to provide specialized services in Bentiu PoC. In addition to the usual trainings provided to CCCM, health care workers and protection workers, IOM supported a training of trainers on the IASC MHPSS guidelines for MHPSS actors.
Source: International Organization for Migration
Country: South Sudan