Psychosocial Support Sessions for Women
Al-Yasmeen Camp • Al-Amal Camp
Our teams continue to implement psychosocial support sessions for women in Al-Yasmeen and Al-Amal Camps, aiming to enhance mental health awareness and provide participants with practical tools to manage daily stressors.
1. Session Focus Areas
The recent sessions addressed the following themes:
• Discussing challenges related to time management and the difficulty of creating personal space for self-care.
• Introducing a reflective question on the last time participants bought something for themselves, raising awareness around self-kindness.
• Providing practical emotional-release techniques, including:
– Writing and tearing the paper
– Walking
– Drawing
– Allowing oneself to cry without suppression
• Launching a challenge for the next session, encouraging each woman to bring a small item she purchased for herself.
2. Participant Engagement
The sessions witnessed strong engagement, with women openly sharing personal experiences and discussing pressures related to motherhood and daily responsibilities. The interactive activities fostered trust, connection, and mutual support among participants.
3. Session Closing
The session concluded with a guided breathing exercise, which helped reduce tension and promote relaxation. Participants expressed appreciation for these calm, restorative moments, emphasizing their need for a safe emotional space.
4. Key Outcomes
• Increased awareness of self-care practices.
• Acquisition of practical tools for emotional regulation.
• Strengthened sense of support and connection within the group.
• Growing commitment to applying simple self-care actions in the coming week.
These sessions continue to provide a supportive environment that empowers women and strengthens their resilience within their communities.