The Relief Trust organize a graduation program to the Six Month Psychosocial Counseling Trainee (14th batch). The certified trainer are now capable to apply necessary skills effectively, provide emotional support to those in need and conduct an awareness program on mental health and stress management. Graduates will also have access to regular supervision session in future.
4 day Capacity Building of Psychosocial Counselors to Support Children with Visually Challenged,” program was conducted on 9-12, Shrawan 2081 (24-27 July 2024) at Hotel View Bhrikuti, Godawari, Lalitpur. Participants from thirteen districts of Nepal join this program. As the training consists of inclusiveness, there were visually impaired and sighted psychosocial counselors during the program.
The closing ceremony of a training on the Home-made Organic Pads took place, organized by The Relief Trust in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ward No. 9.
Glimpses of the convocation ceremony of the 13th batch of the 6-month Psycho-social Counseling Training conducted by the The Relief Trust.
Congratulations and best wishes to all participated in the training.
TRT Nepal actively participated in an inclusive mental health and psychosocial support training in Surkhet district from February 28 to 29, 2024 organized by CBM Global and CMC. The training covered critical topics such as the IASC guidelines on emergency settings, definitions of disability, disability models, and the importance of community and organizational actions in the field of mental health and disability in Nepal. Through discussions on Quality Rights Training, building back better, inclusion challenges, and the consequences of exclusion in emergency situations, participants crafted an action plan employing universal design, regional accommodation, a twin-track approach, and key action areas. This pioneering training session, completed for the first time in Nepal, has equipped TRT Nepal with valuable insights and strategies to enhance their work in mental health and psychosocial support, demonstrating a commitment to applying these learnings in real-life situations to benefit the communities they serve.
” दु:ख निवारण गुठी (The Relief Trust), in collaboration with UNICEF, conducted training for 120 Nepal Police officers working in different districts of the country under the Directorate of Women, Children, and Senior Citizen Services. The project, titled ‘Improving the psychosocial well-being of disabled children and adolescents through psychosocial support by trained service providers (security personnel and psychosocial counselors),’ involved electronic technology for online training sessions held from February 13, 2024, to March 07, 2024.” at Police Head Quarter, Naxal , Kathmandu.
Empowerment
TRT believes that empowerment should not demarcate between the both genders. Therefore, we work in two aspects; one is to educate and another is to empower through psychosocial counseling. Through education, scholarship, awareness programmes (child mental and reproductive health), training on self-esteem, life skills and stress management for young adolescent. TRT has also been supporting youth on income generating programmes for self ownership.
As for the counseling support; we have been counseling children in high school for drop-out children.
Volunteers!!!
Job Location: THE RELIEF TRUST,Basundhara,Kathmandu
Age: 18 and above
THE RELIEF TRUST (TRT) (DUKHHA NIWARAN GUTHI
For equitable and just society since 1974
INTRODUCTION:
The Relief Trust (Dhukha Niwaran Guthi) Nepal is a non-profit and non- governmental organization (NGO) established in 1974 (B.S. 2030) in Kathmandu by late Mr. Til Bahadur Lokshum and his friends for humanitarian service, advocacy and social development, at a time when only very few social service organizations were in existence in Nepal. The Relief Trust (TRT) is registered under the Sanstha Darta Ain, 2034 B.S. in District Administration Kathmandu and affiliated with Social Service Council (No. 15, 1977 A.D.). TRT is tax exempted by In Land Revenue Department, Govt. of Nepal.TRT has been performing different activities as: advocacy, social service, training, research and developmental work in accordance with government policy.
VISION:
The Relief Trust (TRT) envisions a community/nation where social justice, equality, peace, harmony and prosperity prevail for all.
MISSION:
To support the needy and vulnerable groups by providing and promoting psychosocial service, advocacy, education, livelihood programs, and developmental activities based on the policy of local, provincial and union Government of Nepal.
OBJECTIVES:
• Provide service to Needy Children, Youth, Women and Senior Citizen
• Work on safety, dignity and justice for marginalized and vulnerable groups
• Empowering underprivileged single women, marginalized groups, through various income generating activities
• Advocacy, awareness & psychosocial support on mental health and Psychosocial issues
• Organize various mental health related psychosocial counseling training
• Sensitize on violence against girls and women through training, workshop and advocacy
• Work on ecological conservation for environment security, climate change and adaptation
FUNCTIONAL THEME
The 45th General Assembly of THE RELIEF TRUST dated on September 24, 2018 (Ashwin 8, 2075) Monday, has adopted the following functional components to achieve its vision, mission and Objectives. They are;
1. ORGANIZATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT (OAM)
2. SERVICE & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
3. SAFETY & JUSTICE
4. SANJEEVANEE (CARE FOR HOLISTIC WELL BEING)
5. ECOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
Volunteers!!!
Job Location: THE RELIEF TRUST,Basundhara,Kathmandu
Age: 18 and above
Job Description:
• A good level of spoken English is important for you to be able to make the most out of the experience
• You must be flexible and adaptable, enjoy working with others, be self-assured and have an openness to experiencing new cultures and experiences
• We expect high degree of commitment, motivation and your acceptance of our code of conduct, which includes no alcohol, drugs
• You will have to pass an interview and a group assessment. These assessments are held in Basundhara,Maharajgunj
• Undergraduate or above but not mandatory
These roles are voluntary and are unpaid – but candidates are provided with minimum incentives after the submission of final report.
Applying Procedure:
Interested candidates must send their resume along with a cover letter via email at trtnepal@gmail.com (http://therelieftrust.org.np/index.php/volunteer-form/) or in person to below address:
01-4361630
Basundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
We welcome applications from a diverse range of people and actively encourage women and those from a minority to apply.
Sanjeevani/The Relief trust (TRT) has been providing standard long term and short term mental health and psychosocial counselling training for health professionals, participants from organizations (including Nepal Police, Nepal Army, Armed police force) differently able and interested candidates. The training curriculum consists of both theory and practical classes along with supervision from internal and external experts like clinical psychologists, psychologists, counsellors, senior counsellors etc.
The total duration of the course extends over 6 months (i.e. 6×130 hours equal to 780 hours) within which 620 hours of in-house training and 160 hours of practical.
Eligibility: minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass
Training Location: The Relief Trust Office, Basundhara, Kathmandu
Group size: 15 participants
Medium of instruction: Nepali and English
Pattern of attendance: The trainees should have 90 percent attendance to get their certificates. The trainees will be marked on their theory exam, practical exam, attendance and class participation.
Entry Criteria: Minimum of Intermediate or +2 pass and have passion in working with client.
The methods of teaching:
Theory: Lecture, Discussion etc.
Practical: Case study presentation, group and individual assignment, group and individual presentation, role play, supervision etc.
Grading System:
The trainees will be graded as follows based on the marks in percentage secured by them in tests/ evaluations.
• Distinction: Passed with 80% or above
• First Division: passed with 75% or above
• Second Division: passed with 65% or above
• Third Division: passed with 60% or above
Students Evaluation Details:
• class presentation
• class interaction
• role-play
• report writing
• individual and group presentation
• class attendance
• field work
• written and practical exam
Must secure minimum marks of 60% in an average of both theory and practical evaluations
Possible places for placement
• Children homes/orphanages
• Elderly homes
• Private homes
• Hospital/health centers
• Rehabilitation centers
• Schools /colleges
The Course consists of V Module and Sub-Module:
Module I
1. Human Development and Behaviour
• Understanding Children in Need of Special Protection
• Overview of Target Groups
• Child Development
• Legal Basis and Child Rights
2. Gender Based Violence
• Different Forms and Types of Violence
• Situation Leading to Violence
• Overview of Target Groups
• Steps taken to deal with violence
• Legal Basis and Women Rights
Module II
Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• Psychosocial Intervention, Wellbeing
• Mental Health
• Psychosocial Support
Module III
Framework of Counselling
• Self-Awareness
• Introduction of Counselling
• The Psychosocial Approaches
• The Counselling Process
• Roles and Qualities of a Counsellor
• Principles of Counselling
• Gender, Culture and Counselling
• Child Focused Counselling
• Adult Focused Counselling
• The Counselling Approach-Supportive and Problem Management Counselling
• Dealing with Special Issues
Module IV
Alternative Modes of Counselling
• Introduction to Family Counselling
• Introduction to Couple Counselling
• Introduction to Community Based Counselling
• Introduction to Group Counselling
• Introduction to Crisis Intervention
Module V
Closing
• Linkages and Planning
• Training
• Evaluation
Interested candidates are requested to call The Relief Trust office not later than Mangsir 20, 2075 (6 December, 2018)
For further detail & training fee contact
Email: trtnepal@gmail.com
Contact No: 014361630, 9851241636, 9849017356
