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Mental Health Newsletter - Issue number 13

Published in Arabic by the Mental Health Program at the Arab Resource Collective, ARC. Supported by the Norwegian Council for Mental Health, NCMH. This is the English Summary and Table of Content.

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Latest Publications

Macroeconomic Policies and Children Rights

This book is an attempt to make children visible in an area where they are not normally seen or heard, namely in macroeconomics. No economic policies are “child neutral”. The book discusses the impact of general development strategies and macroeconomic policies on the lives of children.

Health Programs

 

 

 

Resources

Child-to-Child Readers
24 Stories

24 Stories

أخي الصغير يمشي
Early Childhood in two Decades: Evolution of Concepts, Objectives and Challenges

The booklet consists of two parts: 1- The Concepts & the Objectives: defines the early childhood care and development approach.

Qatr AnNada
This newsletter aims to connect people working in the field of early childhood

This newsletter aims to connect people working in the field of early childhood.

Cinderell
An illustrated story of a disabled girl who is locked away and mistreated by her sisters and stepmother
An illustrated story of a disabled girl who is locked away and mistreated by her sisters and stepmother.
We Can Play and Move

Sophie Levitt, Healthlink Worldwide (formerly AHRTAG)

Legislations and Early Childhood in Lebanon and Jordan

This study aimed to expand knowledge about existing legislations that address young children, by shedding light on the best practices and services in early childhood care and education, what...

Enhancing the Capacities of the Female Health Worker
A Thousand and One Tales from Arab Communities – 3 Books Manual

A guide in three volumes focusing on the approach to health in the community, through learning and popular education.

صورة غلاف الكتاب الأول: التعلّم والعمل مع الناس، المبادئ والمفاهيم، تعزيز الثقة، الحاجات والموارد.
Future Builders II

The report of a second consultative meeting on youth work, targeting young people aged 13 to 19.

(33 p.  21x29.5cm).

Towards Involving Parents in Early Childhood-1
Partnership with Parents

Report of a workshop in Lebanon on working with parents, and the effects of social change on the family and children and on the “...

Towards a Fair Start for Children
Programming for Early Childhood Care and Development in the Developing World

A very helpful tool in developing appropriate programming based on local challenges and available resources.

Early Childhood Counts
A programming guide on early childhood care for development

It is a guide about the importance of early childhood care and development approach that teaches us how to invest in young children and how to build programs and strategies in order to invest...

Indicator in Monitoring and Evaluation Approach in Child-to Child

Indicator in Monitoring and Evaluation Approach in Child-to Child

Inclusion and Early Childhood: Concepts, Principles and Recommendations

Inclusion of children with special needs in Early Childhood Programs and classrooms: A report on a workshop, Beirut, 5-6/7/2002

Cerebral Palsy
An illustrated guide for the family and rehabilitation workers

Compiled, revised and designed by Samar Al-Yassir, from the Arabic edition of David Werner’s “Disabled Village Children”.

Steps of Child Development

A handbook for parents and KG and nursery workers to better understand the stages of physical and mental development of the child between...

Children for Health
Children as Partners in Health Promotion

The objective of this guide is to promote the development of an integrated approach aiming at implementing school health policies, improving the environment of health education and providing...

Child to Child training manual
Ruzmat al-Munashit Fil-Amal Ma al-Atfal wal Nashia’a

This manual is of three volumes and consists of five sections:

A Guide for Identifying Disabilities

The aim of this illustrated poster-pamphlet aim is to assist in identifying disability in its earliest stages, and in seeking support.

Children Under Three
A compilation of material for parents and practitioners

This collection of articles aims to provide parents, care and information providers and others with sufficient information on children from 0 to 36 months.

Disabled Village Children
A vital and illustrated storehouse of information and practical ideas for all those who are concerned with the welfare of disabled children.
 
(p.19 x 27.5 cm. $15).
A Healthy Living from the Beginning
Early sexual education

Intended for parents, staff and schools, this book attempts to answer questions related to sexuality and children's behavior; questions about the development of their bodies and abilities, as well...

Child-to-Child Training
video and manual
Childhood Bibliography

Books, films, newsletters and other resources on childhood programs, child rights, early childhood, child-to-child and special needs.

Evaluation of a child’s levels of physical, mental and social development

Compiled from David Werner’s “Disabled Village Children” by Samar Al-Yassir and Ghanem Bibi, and revised by Farid Antoun.

"Where There is No Psychiatrist"
A mental health care manual

A practical guide that aims to provide health and social workers as well as parents with necessary knowledge to deal with mental health issues and achieve positive mental health for all.

Poverty Begins at Home
The Mother-Child Education Programs

It is an effective tool to improve children's abilities during the preschool stage, as well as parents' behaviors and childrearing strategies. It also provides parents with a new concept and fresh...

Introduction to Psycho-Social Booklets
Youth & Healthy Living Pack

The four booklets aim to shed light on the rights of adolescents, promote their abilities to claim them and translate them into reality and knowledge, thus providing them with trust, comfort and...

HIV, Health and Your Community
A guide for action

The guide is the result of hard work in helping an increasing number of people living with HIV or AIDS virus.

Training Kit on Children’s Right
The International Save The Children Alliance

The kit has been Arabised. The six sections include fact sheets, support materials and exercises.

Training of Trainers on the child-to-child Pack

A summery report of a regional training workshop convened in May 2001 in Cyprus (3-9/5/2001. Ayia Napa).

(18 p. 21x30 cm)

Macroeconomic Policies and Children Rights

This book is an attempt to make children visible in an area where they are not normally seen or heard, namely in macroeconomics.

Child Protection in Organizations
Policies & Procedures Toolkit. How to Create a Child-Safe Organization

The toolkit aims to provide organizations, especially in developing countries, with a set of tools and techniques that enable them to develop policies and procedures to be adopted and followed in...

Active Learning Pack: A Guide for KG Teachers
Concepts and activities for children between 3 and 6 years old

The first collection consists of 11 chapters dealing with independent and correlated topics in the context of the holistic integrated approach for early childhood care and development. Each...

Back to the Future
Assessing Childhood Programmes

A documewntation of regional participatory workshop. 

(Arabic 59 p. 20x29 cm. – English: 60 p)

Children & Youth Participation
concepts, challenges and methodologies

Report of a regional workshop convened in November 1998.

(See also the special issue of Ma’an and Haq-qi).

Children, Health and Science
CtC Activities & Science & Technology Teaching

This guide targets science teachers and those concerned with science curricula in schools.

The Holistic Integrated Approach to Early Childhood Education and Development

Report of a regional workshop convened in February 1997.

Together We Work and Learn!
Building a Youth Project in 6 Steps

A brief guide on establishing a program for youth, in which youth take the initiative to suggest the program content, lay its foundations and enforce it.

Training on Advocacy for Child Rights
Planning & Implementing Campaigns

A Report on a regional training workshop, Larnaca-Cyprus 7-11/12/2003

Arabic First Edition, 2003

(62 p.; 21x29 cm)

Early Childhood Counts
A programming guide on early childhood care for development

It is a guide about the importance of early childhood care and development approach that teaches us how to invest in young children and how to build programs and strategies in order to invest...

“Kitab Assaha Li Jamii An-Nisaa” (Where Women have no Doctor)
A Health Guide for Women

The Hesperian Foundation, 1999

Mental Health for All
Mental Health for Young Men & Women

It is a practical guide for those working with youth in the health and social fields.

The Child-to-Child Resource Books
Activity Book

Book-1: Training & Evaluation Resources.

Macroeconomic Policies and Children Rights

This book is an attempt to make children visible in an area where they are not normally seen or heard, namely in macroeconomics. No economic policies are “child neutral”.

Participating in Rebuilding Life
A collection of case studies that illustrate how to use the Child-to-Child approach with children in difficult circumstances

Through direct participation, children are encouraged to raise their self-esteem, gain social and problem-solving skills, and develop a sense of control over what happens in their lives.

Children in Difficult Circumstances & Conflicts
A compilation of material for parents, schools and psycho-social support practitioners

This collection of articles aims to provide parents, schools, psychosocial support practitioners and others with sufficient information on children in difficult...

Kitab Assaha Lil Jamii - Where There is No Doctor
A village care Handbook

The worldwide most commonly used health care reference.

Child to Child
The transformation of Concepts & Practices

A Programming document of the joint Initiative meetings, London, May 2003.

(20 p. 21x29 cm)

Inclusion of children with disabilities and other special needs in early childhood programmes; concepts, needs and challenges

Report of a regional workshop convened in July 1998 on inclusive approaches in early childhood programmes.

So You’re Paralyzed

A practical guide for paraplegics, quadriplegics, their families and friends, as well as for therapists, offering useful information on how to manage problems and...

Special Education for Mentally Handicapped Pupils
A Teaching Manual

Providing knowledge and practical experience in how mentally disabled children learn.

Kitab Assaha Lil Jamii - Where There is No Doctor
A village care Handbook

The worldwide most commonly used health care reference.

Working With Parents
A Training Resource Pack

E. De’Ath and G. Pugh (National Children’s Bureau, UK)

Supporting Children in Conflict and Emergency Situations
A handbook for teachers/parents

This handbook is intended for parents and schools.

Fun Reading
Health stories and songs by children of 5 schools in Lebanon

A collection of works by school children aged 3-12, applying the child-to-child approach: stories and songs. Available on the website and on a CD 

Communicating with Children
Helping children in distress

A guide dealing with the practical problems faced when talking to and trying to communicate with a child who has been through distress and conflict situations:  How to build trust?

children’s role in health education
Child-to-Child: An Approach and a Programme

Report of a regional workshop convened in 1993. It includes the six steps of Child-to-Child Programme.

(40 p. 21x28 cm). 

Steps of Child Development

A handbook for parents and KG and nursery workers to better understand the stages of physical and mental development of the child between 0 and 7 years.

Psychosocial Support Toolkit
The kit includes:Mental Health for Young Men & Women,Psycho-Social Booklets

The kit includes:
Mental Health for Young Men & Women
Introduction to Psycho-Social Booklets, Youth & Healthy Living PacK

Two Studies on Youth and Health in Lebanon
Towards the development of youth and health programs, and measurement of its socioeconomic indicators

The two studies aim to upgrade the impact and effectiveness of health programs that address youth, by defining indicators which are based on field data and research, in order to provide enhanced...

“Working with Parents on Child’s Rights”
A handbook on activities & workshops for those working with parents

A handbook with activities and ideas for workshops for field workers, animators and trainers who work with parents and children. A joint publication of UNICEF – Lebanon, Save the Children.

Bitter Pills
Drug and Health trade in the developping world

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Adults and children Learning
A Holistic, Integrated Approach to Early Childhood Care and Development

A guide in three volumes focusing on the Concepts, Principles, Activities, Exercices and Readings. A joint project by ARC and Save the Children – UK.

Child-to-Child, the vision and the programme

Report of the second regional consultative workshop, which worked on the approach and reviewed projects and networking in Arab countries.

Concepts, Principles and Programming
A Working Tool

Report of a regional workshop convened in July 1995, to set the framework for a five-year plan for the early childhood programme.

Early Childhood Education and Care – Regional Report - Arab States
A study that examines the affecting factors and highlights policies, challenges and strategies in Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Sudan

Developed by Dr. Basma Faour and a team from the Arab Resource Collective upon the request of UNESCO, as part of monitoring the achievements of the "Education for All" program.

Descriptive Reports on Early Childhood in Arab Countries
Applying the Holistic Integrated Approach

Report of a regional consultative meeting convened in July 1997, which established a general framework for compiling descriptive reports.

Children in Difficult Circumstances & Conflicts
A compilation of material for parents, schools and psychosocial support practitioners

This collection of articles aims to provide parents, schools, psychosocial support practitioners and others with sufficient information on children in difficult...

Supporting Children in Conflict and Emergency Situations
A handbook for teachers/parents

This handbook is intended for parents and schools.

Towards Involving Parents in Early Childhood-2
Training the Trainers

Report of the follow-up TOT workshop, also in Lebanon, on how to train KG teachers and supervisors on “Working with Parents”.1993...

Child-to-Child in the Arab World
Colsultative Regional Meeting I

(Cyprus)

Mental Health in the Palestinian Legislative System
A Study of Legislations and Policies and their Impact on Children and Youth

This study addresses the Palestinian legislations related to mental health or affecting it, among the population in general and youth in particular.

Health Resources and Women

Report of a regional workshop held in September 1999.

(94  p. 21x29.5 cm).

CtC Transparencies
A group of workers dealing in developing training Resources
For more information see “Child to Child Training Manual – Three Volumes”.
5 Reviewed and Revised Activity Sheets

Available on the website and on a CD 

Mental Health for Young Men & Women

It is a practical guide for those working with youth in the health and social fields. The translation of the original Norwegian version was adapted and revised with the participation of many...

Haq-qi (my right)
A newsletter on child rights and a tool for sharing information and experiences

A newsletter on child rights and a tool for sharing information and experiences as well as networking between parties working in the field of child rights in the Arab...

Mental Health in the Egyptian Legislative System
A Study of Legislations and Policies and their Impact on Children and Youth

This study aimed to shed light on a number of Egyptian policies and legislations, in order to explore the extent of their impact on the mental health of individuals and...

Adults and Children Learning
report of an awareness and training workshop in Sudan

A holistic and integrated approach to early childhood care and development: the inner life of a child: report of an awareness and training workshop in Sudan

Helping Children in Difficult Circumstances
A book on the importance of the relationship between the teacher and the student; the impact of conflicts, violence and difficult circumstances on children; and how to support children and adolescents

This manual is intended for teachers working with children in violent and severe circumstances.

NGOs and Children’s Rights in Arab Countries

A handbook for NGOs on their role in the process of implementing and monitoring the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The contents are:

No Development Without Play

A guide for parents and people who work with children on the importance of play for children from childbirth to the age of ten.

In Our Own Words
Disability and Integration in Morocco

El Ouahabi, Fatima; Sabil, Khadija; McIvor, Chris; Carey, Joan.

Blindness and Visual Disabilities

Compiled and revised by Smar Al-Yassir from the Arabic edition of David Werner’s “Disabled Village Children”

Partnerships for a Better Childhood
Report of a regional workshop convened in December 1994

Report of a regional workshop convened in December 1994. It includes Gillian Pugh’s keynote on “A Holistic Approach to ECED and Partnership”, the outcome of the discussions on concepts and...

Ma’an (together)
A newsletter for those working with children and youth in the Arab world

A newsletter for those working with children and youth in the Arab world, for sharing experiences in promoting and implementing the CTC approach.

Reproductive Health and the Media
Report of a regional workshop on approaches to reproductive health in the Arab world

It focused on developing material for the media, and included the presentation of experiences and resources.

Simple Aids for Daily Living
Health link Worldwide (formerly AHRTAG)

A practical, illustrated guide to the construction of a variety of aids for disabled persons at home, at work and at play.

Childhood and Youth Glossary
Arabic – English; English – Arabic

The glossary combines the work of tens of people in the fields of early childhood, child rights and youth.

Mental Health in the Lebanese Legislative System
A study about legislations and policies and their effects on children and youth

This study deals with Lebanese legislation related to or affecting mental health among the population in general, and among children and youth in particular. It is the first of a series of studies...

Working with Children(National Children’s Bureau, UK)

A manual for early years workers to examine their current practice and to plan and develop their curricula.

Transforming Children’s Rights Into Reality
Afkar Fil ‘Amal Ma’an Nas (Ideas for Working with People)

The adapted Arabic edition of Training for Transformation, a manual for community workers, in three volumes.

(516 p. 29x20 cm. $25).

 

Helping children in distress

A guide dealing with the practical problems faced when talking to and trying to communicate with a child who has been through distress and conflict situations:  How to build trust?

Childhood Programs

ICT for All kit

Health for All portal

Youth and Healthy Living

Community Tool Box


ARC's goal is to work with partners for the production, development and ownership of knowledge,
development of human resources, enhancement of participation, networking and advocacy culture and practices
to translate the rights of children and youth in society into reality