GCMHP Concludes Specialized Training of Trainers on the Self-Help Plus (SH+) Programme in Collaboration with WHO

GCMHP has concluded a specialized Training of Trainers (ToT) on the Self-Help Plus (SH+) programme, aiming to strengthen the capacities of professional staff and expand the implementation of evidence-based psychological interventions in the Gaza Strip. This comes within the framework of the cooperation agreement signed between GCMHP and the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement a series of training programmes for staff of the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

Over five training days, totaling 30 training hours, 18 psychologists and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) workers from the Palestinian Ministry of Health participated in a training programme that combined theoretical and practical components. The theoretical component covered the scientific and methodological foundations of the SH+ programme, its components, principles, and implementation mechanisms, while the practical component focused on simulation exercises to equip participants with the necessary skills to train facilitators, manage group sessions, and handle potential challenges during programme implementation.

The training is not limited to the cognitive and skills aspects; rather, it represents a first step within an integrated pathway for capacity building and knowledge transfer. It will be followed by a practical application phase, during which participants will conduct trainings to prepare SH+ facilitators, enabling them to apply the acquired skills and enhance their practical experience in training other staff to implement the programme.

The subsequent phase also includes supervision and technical follow-up sessions to review implementation experiences, discuss challenges faced by participants, and provide the necessary professional guidance and support, thereby contributing to ensuring training quality and effective programme implementation.