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On Tuesday 11/2/2025,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Victims of Torture held an educational
workshop under the title of “Mental Health and Positive Parenting” in Silwan at the Silwan Sports
Club. The workshop began with the attendance of a diverse group of mothers and
grandmothers, aiming to equip them with modern techniques for dealing with
children and fostering a supportive environment. The session began with the
storytelling of "The Rabbit Listens," which highlights the impact of
active listening and emotional support on children, helping them find solutions
to their problems and unleash their creativity. Following this, a listening
exercise was conducted, where each participant listened attentively to the
person beside her for two minutes before switching roles. The exercise
emphasized the importance of refraining from interruptions or judgments while
using supportive body language. This allowed participants to personally
experience the power of active listening and empathy, encouraging them to apply
these skills within their families and with children. The workshop also
included an educational scenarios competition, where real-life parenting
situations were presented. Mothers and grandmothers shared both traditional and
modern approaches to handling these challenges, fostering an exchange of experiences,
and enhancing engagement. The discussion reinforced key principles of positive
parenting, such as setting long-term goals, providing structure and affection,
understanding children's needs, and problem-solving strategies. Interactive
dialogue, group activities, storytelling, competitions, and brainstorming
techniques were utilized, focusing on essential parenting concepts like active
listening, empathy, setting boundaries positively, and using encouragement
instead of punishment. The workshop concluded with gratitude extended to all
the mothers and grandmothers for their participation and engagement. Special
thanks to Alaa Abbasi for coordinating this event, and Silwan Sports Club for
hosting this event.
