ACADEMY OF CARE

Academy of Care ©Goethe-Institut Myanmar

In the wake of World Mental Health Day, we are pleased to introduce you to the Academy of Care. Derived from our Program of Care (PoC) established in 2022, the Academy of Care is a new train-the-trainer, capacity-building program designed to empower individuals through creative forms of expression to work with those suffering from trauma and mental health issues. The program will run over the next two years.

The Academy of Care offers a hybrid, module-based program that fosters therapy grounded in art, music, and theater. It combines psychiatric and psychological methods with alternative therapeutic approaches and practices.

Cohort 3

For cohort 3 of the Academy of Care, we offer a two-month program which provides full scholarships to support some of the participants.

Program Information

Initiated by the Goethe-Institute Myanmar with funding support from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the inaugural phase of the Academy of Care, a two-month program, commenced on November 28, 2023. The program is structured into four phases:
  • Phase 1 kicks off with two seminars on mental health, empathy, psychological first aid, trauma, and stress management, along with site visits in Yangon.
  • Phase 2 includes two weeks of field research in your chosen community and one-on-one mentorship during the research.
  • Phase 3 involves an in-depth evaluation of individual experience, emphasizing biopsychosocial approaches, empathetic communication, and the development of community theater practices.
  • In Phase 4, local, regional, or international experts and experienced trainers introduce participants to creative practices such as music therapy. This phase includes hybrid lectures, one-day seminars, interactive workshops, and presentations.

Applications were accepted from all corners of Myanmar until the deadline on November 5. The shortlisted applicants underwent a step-by-step interview process conducted by trainers. Ultimately, we have decided to award 10 full scholarships to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Additionally, there are plans for more training sessions throughout the two-year program period.

We eagerly anticipate the enriching contributions and personal growth of our esteemed participants in the Academy of Care.
 

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