|  | ICSSPE News | No.53 May 2008 |
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Second International Seminar on Sport in Post-Disaster Intervention, Rheinsberg, Germany |
The recent natural disasters in Burma and China highlight the devastating impact of disasters on communities. Both natural and man-made disasters continue to affect many millions of people around the world. Sport and physical activity can play a role in the psychosocial recovery of people in disaster affected communities. ICSSPE, together with the German Red Cross, Kennesaw State University and the Fürst Donnersmarck Foundation introduced a training seminar in 2007 that provided practical skills for professionals working in disaster response to be able to develop psychosocial sport programmes for people affected by disaster. The German Ministry of the Interior is once again supporting this innovative seminar that will take place in Rheinsberg, Germany from 1 to 7 November, 2008. Haus Rheinsberg is a unique barrier-free hotel and conference facility located approximately 90kms north of Berlin that provides a spectacular backdrop for this innovative training. This seminar is designed to provide practical skills for people who are currently working as disaster responders or those wishing to work in this area. A multi-disciplinary team of professionals will facilitate workshop sessions on topics such as trauma and psychology, community rebuilding, examples of good practice and developing activities without equipment. Participants will learn how to implement and adapt activities and games, whilst taking into consideration the social and psychological functioning of people affected by disasters. Online registration is now available on our website www.icsspe.org along with more detailed information about the seminar. Stay tuned for further developments! 6-4_SportinPost_DisasterIntervention_Flyer.pdf http://www.icsspe.org/portal/index.php?w=1&z=5 Second International Seminar on Sport in Post-Disaster Intervention, Rheinsberg, Germany