In October, the training at the “School for Social Workers” began. The first group completed a 30-hour course.

During the training, participants studied:

• Fundamentals of Social Work: the basic principles and methods used in the field of social assistance and support.
• Ethical Principles of Social Work: education on ethical norms that define the ethics and responsibility in communication and aiding individuals.
• Psychological Aspects of Aging: exploration of psychological characteristics and needs of the elderly.
• Physiological Changes in the Body in Old Age: understanding the physiological aspects of changes occurring in the human body during old age.
• Common Diseases in the Elderly: studying typical illnesses and their manifestations in older people.
• Basics of Care for Bedridden and Less Mobile Individuals: learning the fundamental principles and skills for caring for individuals with mobility limitations.
• Specifics of Communication with the Elderly: understanding communication peculiarities with older individuals and the ability to establish empathic connections.
• Resolving Conflict Situations in Communication: skills in conflict resolution and the importance of a constructive approach in interactions with people.
• Building Successful Communication: developing skills in effective and open communication to support positive relationships.
• Prevention of Emotional Burnout: methods and approaches to preserve mental health and prevent burnout in professional activities.
• Resilience to Stress: developing skills and strategies for effectively managing stress in the workplace and personal life.

After successfully completing the training, future social workers received certificates of course completion.

Supported by the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program of the U.S. Embassy to Ukraine. The views of the authors do not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Government.