Capacity Building training on responding to VAW/G for DMHP counsellors at Nongpoh, Meghalaya 18th to 19th March 2025

A training session was conducted for DMHP counsellors to enhance understanding of various forms of violence against women (VAW), including domestic violence (DV), intimate partner violence (IPV), and sexual violence (SV). Participants explored prevalence data from NFH5 and its sources, along with the health impacts of violence through case studies. The session also covered feminist counseling principles, debunked myths surrounding DV, and introduced Psychological First Aid (PFA). Practical exercises included discussions on survivor support, the cycle of violence, mock counseling sessions, and the use of an intake sheet. Additionally, participants were oriented with  first-line support using the LIVES approach—Listen, Inquire, Validate, Enhance safety, and Support.

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