Therapy for abused
By Rebecca Torr
Published: 17 September 2001
FEMALE victims of abuse will be given advice and therapy to help re-build their self-esteem during a three-day workshop that begins at the Batelco Care Centre for Family Violence Cases on Budaiya Highway tonight.
The free course, under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Women, will be conducted by centre president Dr Banna Bu Zaboon and counsellor Kadra Ahmed, from 5pm to 7pm daily, until Tuesday.
The workshop, under
the title, Strengthening Women’s Self-Esteem, will give participants information to help them recognise the warning signs of violence and protect themselves from abuse.
Therapy for abused
By Rebecca Torr
Published: 17 September 2001
FEMALE victims of abuse will be given advice and therapy to help re-build their self-esteem during a three-day workshop that begins at the Batelco Care Centre for Family Violence Cases on Budaiya Highway tonight.
The free course, under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Women, will be conducted by centre president Dr Banna Bu Zaboon and counsellor Kadra Ahmed, from 5pm to 7pm daily, until Tuesday.
The workshop, under
the title, Strengthening Women’s Self-Esteem, will give participants information to help them recognise the warning signs of violence and protect themselves from abuse.
They will also be taught strategies for resisting violence and given training in relaxation techniques and hypnotherapy.
“We are holding this workshop because most victim’s self-esteem becomes very negative, but through psychological help we can address this,” Dr Bu Zaboon told the GDN.
“And through training we can reduce violent situations.”
Dr Bu Zaboon said participants would be taught how to watch out for signs of violent behaviour, such as voice change, or body language and strategies to avoid confrontation at this time.
Participants will be advised to avoid engaging in heated disputes in areas like the kitchen, where dangerous items are easily accessible.
“We suggest if your husband is in a big rage and unpredictable, go to your room and take the children with you and call the police or a person you trust,” advised Dr Bu Zaboon.
“Unfortunately, we don’t have the protection of the police because they don’t have the authority to prevent the husband from entering the house, even if he is violent.
“With this type of experience the woman’s self-esteem is very low, but they should not blame themselves, they are not responsible for this violence.”
To register for the workshop contact the centre on 17597777.
Meanwhile, the Inner Wheel Club donated BD1,000 in support of the centre’s activities.
The money, raised at various club activities during 2005-6, was presented by past president Muna Al Khaja to Dr Bu Zaboon at the centre. Club president Lamya Al Belooshi and members also attended the presentation.
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