Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies

Programme Overview

People in armed conflicts and other complex emergencies are forced to cope with a variety of distressing experiences. What we tend to observe first are the physical needs. However, the emotional, social, and mental conditions of those exposed to crises are frequently underestimated or even neglected. Left untreated, hidden mental wounds can take an immense toll on the victims of emergencies with long-lasting impacts. Mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) programmes are crucial activities in the humanitarian response while being some of the least expensive too. These programmes can generate a priceless positive impact, especially as a part of an early response. MHPSS saves lives and lays the foundation for healthy communities. This Training on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies in Frankfurt has been specifically designed for those organizations that are working in humanitarian emergencies and conflicts and are willing to integrate MHPSS into their programming. The content of the workshop has been structured in a way to maximize organizational capacity, form and deepen the understanding of MHPSS among the humanitarian personnel and develop essential skills needed for MHPSS interventions.

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Delivered by Risalat Consultants International in Frankfurt, Germany, it combines expert-led sessions, real cases and group work, so that participants can apply what they learn in their own institution.

The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability In

• Understanding Crisis, Its consequences, and impacts
• Introduction to Psychological First Aid
• Introduction to Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
• MHPSS core principles
• Medical and Healthcare Ethics
• Community participation and cultural awareness
• MHPSS Framework
• MHPSS During Armed Conflicts
• Strategic thinking and direction setting
• Leading and developing teams
• Decision making and problem solving
• Communication and influence

It is designed for comprehend key issues related to MHPSS interventions during armed conflicts and other complex emergencies, analyze MHPSS needs during emergencies, match evidence-based mental health interventions with identified needs in humanitarian settings and others who want practical, current skills in leadership, management and communication.

The Growing Importance of Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies

Institutions change faster than ever: new policies, technologies and expectations from citizens and partners. Leaders and managers who can set direction, build teams and manage change make the difference between plans and results.

Strong leadership is a set of practical skills: deciding, communicating, negotiating, developing people and leading change. These skills can be learnt and improved with practice and feedback.

Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:

• Set clear direction and priorities
• Lead and motivate teams through change
• Communicate and negotiate effectively
• Manage performance fairly
• Make sound decisions under pressure

Strong leadership, management and communication systems help organisations:

• Turn strategies into results
• Build motivated, capable teams
• Manage change with less resistance
• Improve relations with partners and stakeholders

This Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies programme brings these elements together in a practical format, so that participants understand not only what good practice looks like but also how to introduce it in their own setting, with the people and resources they have.

Who Should Attend This Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training?

This programme is designed for:

• Comprehend key issues related to MHPSS interventions during armed conflicts and other complex emergencies
• Analyze MHPSS needs during emergencies
• Match evidence-based mental health interventions with identified needs in humanitarian settings
• Understand common mental health problems and effective interventions in humanitarian settings
• Advocate for needs of mental health and psychosocial support activities and programmes
• Engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the communities
• Build on existing resources and best practices to promote mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of crisis victims
• Directors and senior managers
• Heads of department and unit
• Middle managers and team leaders
• Project and programme managers
• HR and organisational development staff

The programme suits experienced professionals as well as those moving into new responsibilities. Groups that mix institutions and countries are encouraged, because participants learn a great deal from each other’s experience.

Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training, participants will be able to:

• Explain current approaches to leadership in public and private institutions
• Set direction and priorities for their team
• Lead, motivate and develop people
• Make decisions using structured methods
• Communicate clearly and influence others
• Negotiate and manage conflict
• Plan and lead change
• Manage performance fairly
• Prepare a personal leadership development plan

Each objective is practised during the programme through exercises, cases or group work, so that participants leave able to do it, not only to describe it.

Programme Contents and Structure

Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training Methodology

Training on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies in Germany has been designed alongside proven adult-learning techniques and principles. Each session shall be highly interactive focusing on problem-solving skills with practical exercises, group work, role plays, imitated scenarios, and case studies.

The programme combines:

• Expert-led sessions on current practice
• Regional and international case studies
• Group work and practical exercises
• Simulations and role plays where relevant
• Discussion of participants' own challenges
• Peer learning across institutions and countries
• Practical tools and templates to take back to work
• Daily reflection and action planning

Before the programme, a short pre-assessment helps the facilitators understand each participant’s role and priorities, so that examples and exercises can be adjusted to the group. Each day ends with a short reflection in which participants note what they will apply at work.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training, participants will be able to:

• Set clear direction and priorities
• Lead and develop teams
• Make sound decisions
• Communicate and negotiate effectively
• Lead change with less resistance
• Plan their own development as leaders

Participants leave with a personal action plan and practical tools they can use in their institution from the first week back. Institutions that send several participants can use the programme to agree shared methods and templates across teams, which makes improvements easier to sustain.

Institutional Application of Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training

This programme supports organisations in strengthening:

• Leadership and management
• Team development
• Change management
• Communication
• Performance management

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Team plans
• Coaching
• Change plans
• Stakeholder communication
• Performance reviews

The programme is built so that learning moves from the classroom into the institution. Participants work on their own processes and documents where possible, and leave with an action plan that their managers can review and support.

Regional Relevance & Application

Europe

European institutions apply leadership, management and communication within detailed regulatory frameworks and reform agendas. Participants from Europe can compare their practice with colleagues from other regions and test how established methods work under different conditions.

Africa

Across Africa, ministries, agencies and project teams working in leadership, management and communication increasingly operate alongside donor-financed programmes that expect clear systems and evidence. The programme helps participants adapt good practice to the institutions and resources they work with.

Middle East

In the Middle East, national development strategies and diversification plans place growing demands on leadership, management and communication. Participants explore how to build the capability these plans need inside public bodies and companies.

Asia

Institutions across Asia combine rapid growth with ambitious modernisation programmes. Participants from Asia can share their experience of scaling systems quickly and learn from approaches used elsewhere.

Pacific

Small island and Pacific states face particular constraints of size, distance and capacity. The programme highlights practical, proportionate approaches to leadership, management and communication that suit smaller institutions.

Holding the programme in Frankfurt, Germany brings participants together away from their daily pressures, so they can compare how leadership, management and communication is handled in different settings. The same programme can also be delivered in-house for one institution, in its own country or online, with cases taken from its current work.

Host Country Profile – Germany

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Studying away from their own country gives participants time to focus, a fresh view of their own institution and the chance to build a network with colleagues from other countries.

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Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training Deliverables

Participants receive support before, during and after the programme, so that preparation, learning and follow-up form one continuous experience.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Readiness Assessment
• Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory
• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner

During the Programme

• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies Training Manual
• Leadership Self-Assessment
• Team Development Plan Template
• Change Plan Template
• Negotiation Preparation Sheet
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Personal Development Plan Template
• Coaching Conversation Guide
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Institutions can also request a tailored in-house version of this programme, delivered at their premises or online. Request a proposal.

Common Challenges in Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies, And How This Training Helps

How can institutions set clear direction and priorities?

The programme addresses this directly on the first day (The Foundations), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions lead and motivate teams through change?

The programme addresses this directly on the second day (MHPSS in different settings), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions communicate and negotiate effectively?

The programme addresses this directly on the third day (Mental Health), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions manage performance fairly?

The programme addresses this directly on the fourth day (Psychosocial Support), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

How can institutions make sound decisions under pressure?

The programme addresses this directly on the fifth day (Special Aspects for Target Groups), where participants practise the methods involved and adapt them to their own institution, then build it into their action plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the Workshop on MHPSS during armed conflicts, crises, and humanitarian emergencies programme take place?

It runs from 8 Mar 2027 to 12 Mar 2027, in Frankfurt, Germany (TBD). The registration deadline is shown at the top of this page.

Who should attend?

The programme is designed for comprehend key issues related to MHPSS interventions during armed conflicts and other complex emergencies, analyze MHPSS needs during emergencies, match evidence-based mental health interventions with identified needs in humanitarian settings, understand common mental health problems and effective interventions in humanitarian settings, and others who want practical skills in leadership, management and communication.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who complete the programme receive a Certificate of Completion from Risalat Consultants International.

Can this programme be delivered for our institution only?

Yes. We can deliver a tailored in-house version at your premises, in another city or online, built around your own cases. Use the proposal request on this page.

Do I need prior experience in leadership, management and communication?

No specialist background is required beyond experience in a related role. A short pre-assessment helps the facilitators adapt the sessions to the group.

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