Transcript Messenger of Peace’’

Dr. A S A Safras MD
Psychosocial Advisor
National Reconciliation Unit
Sri Lanka
Health as Bridge for Peace
1. Medical Rehabilitation
2. Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Medical Rehabilitation
From treating a common cold up to providing an
artificial limb to an amputee well as health education.
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Healthcare Services
1.Curative
2.Preventive
What is health?
Physical
Social
Mental
Artificial Limb Fitting Camp
Civilians
Soldier
Ex-combatants
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Training of Center Administrators in identifying
the psychosocial needs of beneficiaries
Pre Reinsertion and Reintegration Mentorship
Program
Training of Traininers (TOT) program for the
counselors on pre-reintegration mentorship program
on following topics:
1. Diversity and Harmonious Living
2. Peace Building
3. Role of Man and Woman in Society
4. Interpersonal Relationship and Empowerment
Mentorship Program
Emotional Intelligence & Strength of Life
Skills – toleration , moderation and co- existence
 Strengthening your personal coping style
 Being in your body
 Knowing your feelings
 Controlling your emotions with your mind
 Dealing with your fears
 Dealing with anger and rage
 Coping with grief and loss
 Building your social shield
 Boosting your self-esteem
 Turning crisis into an opportunity
 Seeking a better future
Emotional Intelligence &
Strength of Life Skills
Psychosocial Rehabilitation is…
Interventions which help you to manage
behaviours, perceptions & reactions
to your condition which may hold back
the process of recovery or maintenance
of your wellbeing.
How change of attitude occur…
Input
Output
Its all about
Changing Hearts and Minds
How do you change an attitude?
Help them with;
 Thinking/Cognitive
 Action/Behavior
 Community/Social approach
What one will expect from,
his/her life?
Family ?
Society?
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Therefore it’s important in addressing such
expectations as…
 A sense /meaning to life
 Belonging
 Acceptance
 Purpose
 Value
 Being special
 Having power
 Dignity and Respect
Family VisitingValue to life
Wedding- Belonging
and acceptance
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Religious and Spiritual Purpose of life
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Scholarships - Acceptance & Special
Livelihood –
Dignity and
Respect
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Sports and
Recreational activitiesHaving power
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Recognition and
Acceptance
Community Engagement
- Acceptance
Unity
Acceptance
Psycho-social
Mind
‘’person’’
Society
Awareness Raising Programs
6 + 1 MODEL
Spiritual
Religious
Cultural
Vocational
Livelihood
Educational
REHAB
Social
Community
Family
Psychological
Therapies
Sports
Extra
Curricular
Awareness
Programmes
for Community
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Peace Building Strategy
USAID Bureau for Africa, Complex Emergency Response and Transition Initiative (CERTI)
Art Exhibition
Reflections of Transformation through Art