GDN:Help for abuse victims

Published: 18 September 2006
ABOUT 30 female victims of abuse attended a workshop to help boost their self-esteem at the Batelco Care Centre for Family Violence Cases, on the Budaiya Road last night.
Participants in the Strengthening Women’s Self-Esteem workshop were given information to help them recognise the warning signs of violence and protect themselves from abuse.
They are also taught strategies for resisting violence and given training in relaxation techniques and hypnotherapy.
The free course, under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Women, is conducted by centre president Dr Banna Bu Zaboon and counsellor Kadra Ahmed, from 5pm to 7pm until tomorrow. To contact the centre call 17597777.
Published: 18 September 2006
ABOUT 30 female victims of abuse attended a workshop to help boost their self-esteem at the Batelco Care Centre for Family Violence Cases, on the Budaiya Road last night.
Participants in the Strengthening Women’s Self-Esteem workshop were given information to help them recognise the warning signs of violence and protect themselves from abuse.
They are also taught strategies for resisting violence and given training in relaxation techniques and hypnotherapy.
The free course, under the patronage of the Supreme Council for Women, is conducted by centre president Dr Banna Bu Zaboon and counsellor Kadra Ahmed, from 5pm to 7pm until tomorrow. To contact the centre call 17597777.
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