PSS Pyramid
How many levels does the pyramid of the psycho-social intervention has?
4
True or False. Communication is a mechanism that only involves a message and response.
FALSE. Communication is a complex mechanism which involves much more than a message and a response. The words chosen, the place, the moment, the people present, as well as their beliefs, values and representations, are all noises which can scramble mutual understanding.
What should an animator have in his possession to identify himself during PSS sessions?
ID/VEST
What are the 3 parts of a PSS session?
1.Warm-up activity/Introduction/Energizer
2.Main Activity
3.Feedback/Evaluation
What is the first level of the pyramid of the psycho-social intervention?
What is effective communication?
An Effective Communication is a communication between two or more persons wherein the intended message is successfully delivered, received and understood. Effective communication does not just take place with the mouth and eyes; it is global and engages the whole person, body, mind and heart.
True or False. No rules or regulations should be put in place between the children and the animator. It's considered as a way to let children be more expressive and free.
False.
Mention 3 topics that can be discussed in PSS in Education sessions.
Introduction
Self-Esteem/Self-confidence
Recognizing own and other's strengths
Child rights
Negotiations
Conflict Resolution
Under which level of the pyramid of the psycho-social intervention do awareness sessions fall?
Second : Strengthening community and family support.
True or False. If a child is showing some particular behavior, the animator should shift his total attention to him in front of the other children.
False.
Mention 2 conditions that can make venues safe for children during PSS activities.
Safe location: not near river, military base, unprotected heights.
No hazardous objects around the space.
No pointy corners that can cause harm for young children. etc.
Mention 3 essential factors that should be taken into consideration while preparing for a PSS session.
Age of participants
Number of participants
Length of the session
Topics and Objectives
Equipment
Give an example from the 3rd level of the pyramid of the psycho-social intervention.
FPSS activites
Case Management
etc.
What should be done when the discussion is getting off-track during a PSS session?
1.Sum up
2.Validate the statement (thank you, etc.)
3.Get the discussion back on track.
Mention 3 things related to water, sanitation and hygiene that should be respected to provide a safe environment for children during PSS sessions.
Proper facilities for waste disposal
Toilets are clean
First aid kit is available
Drinking water is available
Access to water facilities is safe
Mention 2 DOs and 2 DON'Ts that need to be taken into consideration while running a PSS Session.
DOs: Children are participating, taking turns, are invited to participate ; the focus is kept on the activity ; the group rules are established and reminded ; a safe environment is established for children to express themselves, etc.
DONTs: stigmatization, interruptions, applying pressure on children, showing more interest towards a child, etc.
Give 2 example of specialized services.
Cash Assistance for children.
Psychotherapy.
Psychiatry.
Etc.
Mention 3 things that can provide inclusiveness to children during PSS sessions.
Children are taking turns and participating.
Quiet children are invited at least once.
Concrete examples are given to get the quiet children started
The group is feeling that the animator is equally interested in all of them.
Mention one key thing to be taken into consideration before the PSS session, one during and one after to provide a safe environment for children.
Before : Place, materials, etc.
During: Participation, non-stop supervision,etc.
After: Evaluation, take their opinions into consideration,etc.
هل أجريتُ جميع الأنشطة كما هو مخطَّط؟
هل احترمتُ المدّة الزمنية المخصّصة للجلسة؟
هل كانت كافّة التجهيزات اللازمة متاحة وفي متناول اليد؟
هل حقّقتُ الأهداف التي وضعتها للمجموعة؟
هل شعر الأطفال بالمرح؟
هل شارك جميع الأطفال؟
هل اكتسب الأطفال أيّ شيء جديد؟
هل يمكن تحسين أيّ شيء للمرّة القادمة؟
هل من شيء يدعو للقلق أو هل أشعر بالشكّ تجاه أيّ شخص وأحتاج إلى الإبلاغ عنه / أو إحالته إلى أيّ منظّمة؟