Activity
On July 15 - 16, 2025, at the Muong Thanh Grand Quang Tri Hotel, Action to the Community Development Institute (ACDC), in collaboration with the Quang Tri Provincial Department of Health, successfully organized a basic training course on psychological support for persons with disabilities and their family members. The activity is part of the project “Independent living and social inclusion for persons with disabilities in Quang Tri, Vietnam”, funded by Green Cross Switzerland.
The training aimed to enhance the capacity of grassroots healthcare staff, village health workers, interdisciplinary teams in mental health support, and members of the local Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in recognizing and addressing common psychological issues among persons with disabilities.
Healthcare staff delivered presentations on psychological support for persons with disabilities and their family members
The program covered key topics such as:
In addition to theoretical knowledge, participants engaged in practical exercises including screening practice, role-playing scenarios, and interactive group activities. These methods helped trainees not only grasp essential knowledge but also develop practical application skills, preparing them to take on roles in community-based psychological support.
Members of the Association of Persons with Disabilities engaged in a disability screening simulation, supported by the dedicated instruction of the trainers
The course was conducted by Nguyen Van Manh, M.A. in Clinical Psychology – an independent expert in community mental health. His engaging and approachable teaching style fostered strong connections with the participants and maintained a highly interactive learning environment throughout the two-day training.
By the end of the course, participants had consolidated their foundational knowledge and gained greater confidence in conducting screenings and providing psychological support in their communities. This training marks an important first step for ACDC in continuing to organize advanced training sessions and building a sustainable core team dedicated to mental health support for persons with disabilities in Quang Tri.
