In Kosovo, in 2010 we had even 22% of the population traumatized.
We started in 2010 as the first organization to train trauma therapists together
with the Psychiatrist for children and youth Lutz Besser from Germany.
For decades he is a successful trainer in this field and the leader of Zentrum for
Psychotraumatologie in Niedersachsen.
In 2007 we opened a Psychosocial center and we started to offer trauma therapy
from Monday to Friday in:
Mitrovica South
Mitrovica North
Prishtina
Fushe Kosove
Prizren
We are very thankful to the German embassy in Prishtina and the Foreign Ministry in
the last years and the ongoing support until December 2024.
We also thank the Ministry of Health in Prishtina for their support.
Bread for the World (BFtW) is supporting our work.
Sixth module “Rescuing the inner child in safety” of the trauma therapy program
The project of the psycho-social center for trauma therapy continues to increase the professional capacities of Albanian and Serbian mental health professionals at the national level in the field of trauma therapy. From February 11 to 15, 2024, the 6th module of the trauma therapy program was held on the topic “Rescuing the inner child in safety” lectured by Dr. Matthias Kollmann with participation of 36 participants (psychologists, psychiatrists, psycho-social counselors) who have followed the training. This has a positive impact on improving the quality of mental health services for traumatized people.
RAE women from Fushë Kosova celebrating 8 of March ‘’ International Women day’’ in Diakonie Kosova premises
On March 8, the women of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities from Fushe Kosova were welcomed to the premises of Diakonie Kosoves – the psycho-social center for trauma therapy to celebrate together March 8, International Women’s Day. They experienced a joyful day visiting Diakonie Kosova projects and beautiful places of Mitrovica city
Supervision days
Supervision days are organized for Albanian and Serbian mental health professionals following trauma therapy program leaded by Xhevahire Balaj an experienced trauma therapist. Concept of supervision is to discuss about difficult cases the participants present and sharing of the experience among group related to case management. This is helping new trauma therapist to enhance the quality of the services towards traumatized clients, increase their skills and knowledge to better deal with their difficult cases.
Seventh module “Installing positive life events with screen technique” of the trauma therapy program
In April 6th module of the trauma therapy program was held on the topic “Rescuing the inner child in safety” lectured by Xhevahire Balaj experienced trauma therapist with participation of 36 participants (psychologists, psychiatrists, psycho-social counselors) who have followed the training. This will contribute to better professional services in country towards traumatized clients.
