On 12, 18 and 20 January in the Women Support Centres of Tskhaltubo, Poti and Khoni individual and group psychological consultations were carried out. Individual psychosocial consultations were held for 4 beneficiaries for personal psychological problems, one of which is expressed in a complex depression.
The theme of the group meetings was "Improving self-esteem for the prevention of domestic violence."
- Subjective assessment is important because as low self-esteem in some cases is the basis for the conflict - said psychologist of the Fund "Sukhumi". As it was said, women will take into account this advice.
In Tskaltubo, Khoni and Poti there were held consultations of the psychologist. Tskaltubo meeting was attended by new beneficiaries. They were given information about work of the fund “Sukhumi”. The participants learned about all services, suggested by the organization for the prevention of violence against women.
In WSCs there were held individual consultations. One middle aged women had psycho-emotional problems, others needed psychological support for rehabilitation.
By the opinion of women, group and individual consultations – is very good and useful way of assistance.
In Khoni, Tskaltubo and Poti the consultations of psychologist were attended by local women and IDPs, some of them for the first time.
The conversation touched the importance of women solidarity for violence prevention. The participants also discussed the topic: “Motivation and borders of human possibilities”. During the feedback the women mentioned that consultations of psychologist is very important for them, as they get free from negative emotions, receive individual advices, how to overcome difficult situations keeping psychical health.
On October 3, in Tskaltubo, in the collective center "Medea", and on October 6 in the Women Support Center of Poti psychological consultations were held. They were attended by women and girls.
The theme of the meetings was determined as follows: gender characteristics in psychology for prevention of violence against women.
Meetings were intended to help women that they learned more about gender and family to create a positive communication.
Beneficiaries noted that during the meetings they receive the necessary and practical information, which is used in everyday life.
On October 12, in the women support center of Khoni there were held individual consultations. Young people also needed consultation. Following meeting was planned, which will determined the methods of individual approach and psychological assistance.