The Psychological Counseling and Therapy Program is a cornerstone of the PCC’s mission to provide holistic, specialized mental health care to individuals and communities across Palestine—particularly those affected by trauma, displacement, violence, and chronic stressors related to occupation and socio-political instability.
🎯 Program Objectives
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Provide psychological support and therapeutic care for individuals impacted by trauma and distress.
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Deliver specialized interventions tailored to the needs of individuals and groups.
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Promote mental health and psychosocial well-being across Palestinian society.
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Offer ongoing care for both acute and chronic psychological conditions.
💼 Core Components & Services
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Initial Psychological Assessment (Intake): A comprehensive evaluation for each individual seeking services, to determine their needs and build a personalized treatment plan.
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Individual Therapy: One-on-one therapeutic sessions based on the agreed care plan, including cognitive, emotional, and behavioral support.
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Group Therapy: Facilitated group sessions for individuals facing similar psychological challenges (e.g., youth, caregivers, survivors of violence).
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Psychological and Social Counseling: Professional counseling services for individuals and their families to help manage emotional and social challenges.
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Daily Care for Chronic Psychiatric Conditions: Ongoing support and monitoring for individuals with long-term mental health issues to ensure stability and quality of life.
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Learning Difficulties: Specialized services for children experiencing learning challenges, such as ADHD, reading/writing delays, and focus issues.
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Psychological First Aid (PFA): Immediate interventions for individuals and families affected by sudden traumatic events such as bombings, raids, or loss.
🤝 Target Groups
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Children and adolescents
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Women and survivors of violence
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Displaced persons and refugees
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Victims of political and domestic violence
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Families under extreme psychological and economic pressure
✨ Program Impact
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An average of 5,000 cases are reached and assisted every month, especially given the current situation in the West Bank and Gaza.
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A significant contribution to community mental resilience.
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Strengthening of local therapeutic and counseling capacities.