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During October 2021, a seminar organized by KSDEO EDRA took place in Athens, in the framework of the European project “Zero Coercion”. The seminar started with the introduction of Maria Kerasoglou (President of the Board – KSDEO EDRA), regarding the goals of the project and some interesting points about the people with schizophrenia in Greece. Then, Michalis Skaltsas (Psychologist – Researcher) did a detailed presentation of the project, the actions and the goals that have been achieved through “Zero Coercion”.… Read More »Zero Coercion – Multiplier Event in Athens

On October 14, the SASM Foundation organized the “II Conference on Good Professional Practices”. The general objective of the event was to continue promoting professional practices that generate well-being; and, avoid the use of coercion in groups with functional diversity and mental health problems. Person-centered practices, professionals and existing support networks are supported. The Zero Coercion project was presented, along with the life of the project, from the beginning until present. In which the pilot test of the created course… Read More »ZERO COERCION MULTIPLIER EVENT IN SPAIN

In the 5th meeting, each country shared the different experiences of the validation pilot on the project “Training program for dealing with the crisis in people with schizophrenia for home environments”. All the participants of the training are very satisfied with the skills learned throughout the sessions given. It should be noted that people with schizophrenia told us that the most interesting topics for them were: TOPIC 1 which consists of “the rights of people with schizophrenia”; and, TOPIC 4… Read More »ZERO COERCION – 5TH MEETING

This summer, the pilot course of our Erasmus Plus project “Alternative strategies to coercion in home settings for people diagnosed with schizophrenia” was launched. In these sessions, the communication between professionals, family members and people who suffer from this disorder, were enjoyed and making it a very enriching experience. Destroying those coercive relationships and fostering cohesion. Where everyone has the same goals. Reduce the discomfort of the PERSON who is suffering through support, accompaniment, training of various skills such as… Read More »ZERO COERCION PILOT TESTING IN SPAIN

What are my rights ? How and who can help me exercise them?What are my skills and what should I improve?What are my support mechanisms? What skills do I need to empower myself?Self evaluation to identify my triggers What triggers my discomfort?Define wellness plan to prevent crisis episodes with the help of my supporters.Stepping up my role in decision making Emergency Response PlanningWhat should my comfort space consist of? when should i use itLearning how to climb on my own.The… Read More »ZERO COERCION PILOT TESTING IN ROMANIA

On March 22nd and 23rd, 2021, we held our fourth online Transnational Project  Meeting to continue advancing our European ZERO COERCION project in mental health, implemented within the ERASMUS + Program.  In this meeting, we reviewed the project’s status, checking the technical planning, seeing that the progress of the project is adequate. The training materials were reviewed and are in the process of being translated into the respective national languages.  Each partner then trained the other partners’ trainers by presenting the designed experiential training activities (DETAs), and… Read More »Newsletter

This week the third meeting of the Zero Coercion project took place in which, due to the health emergency situation caused by Covid-19, it was held online throughout January 11 and 12, with the presence of all the professionals that make up the project. In the meeting, a brief presentation of the training materials that have been prepared by each of the partners was made, to assess the latest improvements and consider starting with translations into all languages. In addition… Read More »Zero Coercion – 3rd Meeting

During the last months, the members of the consortium have been working to achieve a complete and quality training materials. At the moment we are conducting a review of the DETAS, which finally consist of:  DETA 1: KNOW ME AND KNOW MY SUPPORTS  DETA 2: HOW TO POWER ME AND MY SUPPORTS?  DETA 3: CO CREATING MY COMFORT SPACE  DETA 4: BE PROACTIVE: DESCALING IN MY HOUSE  DETA 5: CHECK MYSELF: DEBRIFING AT HOME  DETA 6: PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AT HOME  DETA 7:… Read More »CREATING TRAINING MATERIALS

As of September 30, we end all co-creation sessions carried out by each of the consortium partners. The format of the sessions was modified due to the limitations derived from the health alert situation due to Covid-19. However, the main criteria were maintained, such as the number of participants (professionals, people with schizophrenia and support figures), who participated in the sessions following the hygiene and safety measures established by the competent authorities.

In June 4, 2020, the second transnational meeting of the Zero Coercion project took place. Due to the situation caused by Covid-19, it was carried out online with all the professionals who are members of the project in order to review and close the methodological guide, in addition to assigning different tasks and responsibilities to prepare the training materials. A deadline was established in which each entity would carry out its co-creation session and objectives were set to continue with… Read More »ZERO COERCION 2ND ONLINE TRANSNATIONAL MEETING