SELF-CARE AND STAFF CARE - A TRAINERS’ MANUAL - FOR A ONE-DAY TRAINING FOR HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN AFGHANISTAN

Oct 22, 2026

Trainers’ manual for a one-day stress management training for humanitarian workers in Afghanistan, focusing on self-care and staff care. Developed in coordination with WHO Afghanistan for a Training of Trainers (ToT) supporting field workers and enabling them to deliver the programme within their organizations. The manual builds capacity to understand and manage work, context, family, and community stressors, and references training materials and research on mental health impacts. It includes session plans, participant handouts, exercises, review and evaluation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages61

Reading Time2 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

About this manual

The training programme

Session 1: Welcome & introductions

Session 2: What is stress?

Session 3. Different aspects of stress

Session 4: Signs of stress checklist

Session 5: Sources of stress

Session 6. Strategies and Resources for dealing with stress

Session 7. Review, evaluation and close

Handouts for participants

STAFF CARE: A TRAINERS’ HUMANITARIAN SELF-CARE AND STAFF CARE: A trainers’ manual for a one-day training for humanitarian workers in Afghanistan SELF-CARE AND STAFF CARE: A TRAINERS’MANUAL FORA ONE-DAY TRAINING FOR HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN AFGHANISTAN FOREWORD In response to a request from WHO Afghanistan for creating a training of trainers especially designed for humanitarian staff working in Afghanistan, Antares Foundation, developed in close coordination with WHO Afghanistan, a training for field workers. After this training, field workers in the humanitarian sector in Afghanistan will be capable of providing a one day stress management training, on self-care and staff care for their organisations. The training will be held from November 7th till November 14th 2024 in Kabul, Afghanistan. The ToT will be provided for a total of 50 staff members from various organisations. During this training humanitarian workers are trained to be able to deliver a one day stress management training on self-care and staff care in the field in order to reach as many humanitarian workers in the region as possible. Making self-care, staff care and stress management a priority for the humanitarian workers active in Afghanistan. This priority also includes raising awareness for all humanitarian workers about stress management and increasing their knowledge and skills relating to the concepts of stress, stress management, coping, resilience and resources. Antares Foundation developed this manual to assist new trainers in preparing and implementing a one-day stress management on self-care and staff care training. It will be used as the basis for the training of trainers. The training featured here aims to build the capacity of humanitarian workers in understanding and dealing with work, context, family and community related stressors. It has been written drawing on extensive training materials that the Antares Foundation has used in their work worldwide. It also refers to research showing the heavy toll on the mental health and wellbeing of humanitarian workers in the course of their work. David Veenman and Martha Teijema Directors, Antares Foundation Dr Manuel de Lara Public Health Officer, WHO Afghanistan October 2024 i SELF-CARE AND STAFF CARE: A TRAINERS’MANUAL FORA ONE-DAY TRAINING FOR HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN AFGHANISTAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WHO Afghanistan extends its thanks to the Antares Foundation for their invaluable contribution in developing the Training of Trainers (ToT) program and training manual on stress management, self-care, and staff care for humanitarian workers in Afghanistan. This initiative represents a critical step toward enhancing the sustainability and well-being of humanitarian workers in the region. Special acknowledgment to WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Afghanistan, Dr Edwin Ceniza Salvador, for his leadership and support, and the WHE Team Lead, Dr Jamshed Tanoli, for his guidance in ensuring the successful planning and implementation of this initiative. We would also like to express our appreciation to Dr Manuel De Lara, Public Health Officer/WHE, and his dedicated team for their instrumental role in coordinating this endeavor. Their efforts in aligning the training content to the unique challenges faced by humanitarian workers in Afghanistan have been crucial. This training will equip 50 humanitarian workers with the skills to deliver a one-day stress management training within their respective organizations. The anticipated ripple effect of this initiative will significantly contribute to raising awareness, building resilience, and prioritizing mental health care for humanitarian workers across Afghanistan. ii SELF-CARE AND STAFF CARE: A TRAINERS’MANUAL FORA ONE-DAY TRAINING FOR HUMANITARIAN WORKERS IN AFGHANISTAN CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................... 1 THE TRAINING PROGRAMM

FAQs

What is the purpose of the manual?

The manual supports new trainers in preparing and delivering a one-day stress management training focused on self-care and staff care for humanitarian workers in Afghanistan.

Who will receive the Training of Trainers (ToT) and what is the expected outcome?

The ToT is provided for 50 staff members from various organizations, enabling them to deliver a one-day stress management training within their respective organizations and extend the initiative’s impact across Afghanistan.

What stress topics does the training cover?

The training addresses what stress is, different aspects of stress, signs of stress (including a checklist), sources of stress, and strategies/resources for coping, along with review, evaluation, and closure.

Oct 22, 2026

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