The Literacy Team of the Sikka Regency Archives and Library Service\n(Disarpus) has held trauma healing sessions for primary and junior\nsecondary school children affected by the Flores earthquake at the\nGelora Samador Maumere evacuation site through various literacy\nactivities.<\/p>\n
Head of the Sikka Regency Disarpus, Very Awales, said on Tuesday that\nthe trauma healing activities represent one form of government concern\nfor the psychological condition of children amid the disaster\nsituation.<\/p>\n
\u201cChildren are a group that needs special attention in situations like\nthis. Through literacy activities packaged in a fun way, we want to help\nthem become cheerful again, reduce fear and anxiety, and provide space\nfor children to play and learn together,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to him, literacy is not only related to reading and writing\nactivities, but can also serve as a means of rebuilding children\u2019s\nspirit, creativity, self-confidence and psychological resilience after\nexperiencing a disaster situation.<\/p>\n
He explained that the trauma healing activities were carried out\nthrough various age-appropriate activities, such as educational games,\nreading story books, storytelling, singing and other creative\nactivities.<\/p>\n
Very added that the activities were led directly by the Secretary of\nthe Sikka Regency Archives and Library Service, Yuvensius Rafael,\ntogether with the Sikka Disarpus Literacy Team.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe mobilised the Disarpus Literacy Team to be present directly among\nthe child evacuees. This is part of government service, not only meeting\nthe physical needs of disaster-affected communities, but also providing\nattention to psychosocial needs, especially for children,\u201d he\nexplained.<\/p>\n
He expressed hope that the trauma healing activities can help\nchildren get through the difficult post-disaster period with greater\nstrength and maintain their enthusiasm for learning.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want children to keep smiling, keep reading, keep playing and\nkeep having hope. A disaster may make us pause for a moment, but it must\nnot extinguish children\u2019s spirit to continue learning and achieve their\nfuture,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sikka-archives-and-library-office-holds-trauma-healing-for-children-through-literacy-activities-1787047034", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }