GCMHP Conducted Awareness Activity for Displaced Children in Khan Younis: “Recovering from Crises”

GCMHPcarriedoutanawarenessactivitytargetingdisplacedchildreninthetemporaryshelters oftheMawasiareainKhanYounis,aspartofitsongoingeffortstoprovidepsychosocialsupport to children affected by the war.

Theactivityconsistedoftwoconsecutivesessionstitled“RecoveringfromCrises”,attendedby 27 girls and 30 boys of various age groups. The sessions aimed to raise children’s awareness of the psychological impact of crises and equip them with practical skills to cope with negative emotions such as sadness, fear, and anxiety. Key topics covered included:

 Understandingthenatureofemotionsthataccompanycrises  Safe and simple techniques to manage these emotions

 Practical deep-breathing exercises

  Theimportanceofhobbies,positiveself-talk,acceptance,andcontentment

Children were also introduced to the services provided by GCMHP, and awareness materials and brochures containing useful information and free psychological support contact numbers were distributed. This activity responded to the growing need for field-based psychosocial interventionsforchildrenaffectedbycrises,aimingtoenhancetheircopingskillsandsupporta gradual return to a more stable and secure life.