Coordinator: Maria Eneva
INTRODUCTION
The training programme is one of the priorities of AAF. It has been functioning since 1996 and the reasons for its existence are in two directions. The first one is related to the increasing popularity of AAF and the interest in “The Animus Model” which proved to be quite successful for the Bulgarian conditions. The model combines work on concrete cases with lobbying on different levels, prevention and training and each activity is based on analysis of the specific case. The second direction is related to the practical experience of the helping professionals working in the Rehabilitation centre for women, adolescents and children survivors of violence.
In 2000 the training programme of AAF was restructured to a Training centre, developing courses and programmes in three areas - on the problems of trauma, for work in the community and organizational consulting. After each new request the Training centre and the Requesting organization have a preliminary discussion on the topics and the form of the training and on administrative and financial matters. Depending on the topic and the size of the group, the team and duration of the training are defined. The areas and topics of training presented below have been realized by the Training centre so far.
FORMS OF TRAINING
The method of the trainings is interactive, as the different training forms allow participants to incorporate the newly acquired knowledge with their previous experience: lectures, work in a large group, work in a small group, role plays, work on cases, psychodrama, discussions, etc.
TRAINERS
Ten trainers - psychologists, psychotherapists, social workers and a PR specialist - work in the Training centre.
TRAINING MATERIALS
The training team prepares written materials on each topic. These materials are given to the trainees at the end of the seminar. Depending on the trainee group, the materials may be written in Bulgarian, English or Russian.
LANGUAGE
The language in which the trainings are organized is in accordance with the trainee group. The Training centre conducts trainings in Bulgarian and English.
90 training seminars were organized for the period 1996-2001
During the year 2001 there were 912 participants in the training seminars
Areas and topics of training
Academic courses and seminars organised and conducted by Animus Association specialists
Professional and educational development of Animus Association team members