Basic and Advanced Workshops on Trauma for Selected Communities

Equal Access International (EAI) sub granted Carefronting Nigeria to conduct Trauma Consciousness and Resilience workshops as part of the Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) project  in April 2024, aimed at equipping local leaders with essential trauma-informed skills to foster resilience and stability within Nigerian communities.

The workshops covered trauma topics aimed at enabling participants to understand trauma, deliver trauma-informed care, and provide support to individuals of varying ages and backgrounds.

Participants engaged in interactive sessions led by expert facilitators, focusing on trauma effects, counselling approaches, self-care, and secondary trauma management. Emphasis was placed on building support networks, cultural sensitivity, and sustainable community impact. Additionally, participants were trained to establish community listening centres and manage support groups, ultimately enhancing their communities’ capacity for healing and resilience.

This initiative is a proactive step toward addressing trauma in Nigeria, combining security with mental health support to promote long-term peace and well-being.

This trauma resilience workshop underscores the critical importance of providing trauma-informed support in communities affected by crisis and conflict. By equipping local leaders with practical tools and a compassionate understanding of trauma, Carefronting Nigeria, in collaboration with Equal Access International, has taken a step towards building stronger, more resilient communities.

These workshops not only foster personal healing but also promote reconciliation and peace, as demonstrated by participants’ commitment and renewed connections. Carefronting Nigeria is deeply grateful to Equal Access International for their partnership in delivering such impactful training. With each initiative, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting Nigerian communities through trauma healing, psychosocial support, and sustainable peace-building efforts.