A cycle of workshops on trauma-informed approaches to working with women has been completed

Organized by the Women Fund “Sukhumi”, a specialized cycle of workshops on trauma-informed approaches to working with women in the community has been completed. The cycle started in May and covered 10 municipalities.

The meetings were held in Kutaisi, Khoni, Tskaltubo, Vani, Terjola, Senaki, Khobi, Zugdidi, Tsalenjikha and Chokhatauri. In total, 100 women participated in the workshops.

The main goal of the working meetings was to provide women with information on recognizing the signs of violence, understanding the impact of trauma, and identifying safe forms of support. Participants discussed why violence may remain unnoticed for a long time, what role fear, silence and societal attitudes play, and why non-judgmental, careful and support-based communication is important.

In their evaluations, participants particularly emphasized the need for such meetings. According to them, the knowledge gained helps women better recognize the signs of violent relationships, both in their own experiences and in the experiences of others.

The cycle once again demonstrated that working with women in the community through a trauma-informed approach is important for creating a safe environment — one where conversation begins not with judgment, but with listening, support and respect for a person’s experience.

The project is implemented with the support of CISU