FDF organises workshop for elderly Palestinians

The Family Development Foundation (FDF) organised an awareness workshop on self-care under exceptional circumstances and pressures at Emirates Humanitarian City, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance psychological and social awareness across the community.

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The workshop, which targeted elderly Palestinian guests residing in the city, addressed a range of key themes, including the concept of self-care and its importance in maintaining mental health, practical strategies for managing stress and coping with daily pressures, and practices that support psychological balance within the family.

It also focused on recognising indicators that require seeking psychological support and available counselling services.

Fatima Al Hosani, Acting Head of Family Consultations Department at the FDF, said the workshop focused on the pivotal role of the family in supporting its members.

She emphasised that continuous communication and emotional support contribute to enhancing a sense of security and stability among all family members. She also highlighted the importance of supporting children and adolescents through dialogue and reassurance, as well as caring for senior citizens through continuous communication and appreciation of their experience, in addition to strengthening family cohesion through role distribution, daily dialogue and following reliable sources of information.