Training of Teachers in Areas of Armed Conflict

This manual describes a psychosocial program for teachers in areas of armed conflict. It was developed within the framework of Slovene Philanthropy and carried out in Slovenia with Bosnian refugee teachers. The program is based on the concept that the school and the teachers have important psychosocially protective influence on the present well being, mental health condition and psychosocial functioning of children. They can also positively influence future development for all children in school. These protective factors are even more important for children affected by armed conflict, as they must cope with the negative and ongoing consequences of the conflict.