This year, 2024, Krousar Thmey is collaborating with its partner Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) to launch a new training program for its teams. This week-long workshop, designed for all Krousar Thmey employees, provided essential skills and knowledge to meet unique challenges. Indeed, Krousar Thmey’s teams are in daily contact with traumatized teenagers and children in the Protection Centers and need to be trained to provide them with the best possible support.
The workshop focused on understanding the emotional trauma faced by young people. The Krousar Thmey teams were given keys to creating a supportive environment that fosters children’s healthy development and encourages their resilience. The training also emphasized the importance of self-care for staff members, recognizing the emotional demands of daily work with vulnerable children and young people. Activities such as meditation, physical exercises, and group dynamics were integrated to help participants recharge their batteries and maintain a good work-life balance. One of the key learnings was the development of new practical skills. Krousar Thmey teams learned how to create and effectively manage adolescent groups, recognize the stages of psychological and physical development, and implement appropriate strategies to manage mental health issues. The training also emphasized the need to put in place internal policies that support staff well-being and encourage personal wellness practices.
These sessions, held twice a year in Kampot province, have fostered a sense of calm, enabling participants to engage fully in learning and leisure activities. Since the training began, over 70 staff members have benefited from this comprehensive program, contributing to positive changes in both staff well-being and adolescent behavior, with two counseling rooms set up. Krousar Thmey’s ongoing partnership with TPO is key to supporting Cambodia’s vulnerable young people by providing those who care for them with the tools and support they need to succeed.
