RETREAT CAMPS FOR TRAUMATIZED CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Zimbabwe Parents of Handicapped Children Association facilitated retreat camps for traumatized children with disabilities and caregivers of children with disabilities in Kwekwe and Redcliff. The objectives of the retreat camps was to provide a safe space were they can engage in play and recreational activities. Parents and caregivers engaged in singing competitions, modelling ,dancing. In addition there were group counselling sessions where they shared experiences and offered each other advice (peer to peer counselling)