Sign language and psychological guidance for the deaf

Bag code: EDUSLT27210024 Days: Two training days ("Today’s training 5 hours") Time: 10 training hours Targeted participants: Psychological and social specialists—teachers and trainers—workers in rehabilitation and special care centers—parents of the deaf and their families Program overview: This program revolves around sign language and psychological counseling for the deaf (definition—types—characteristics—goals—positives—negatives... etc). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Sign language as an effective communication method Second training unit: Psychological counseling for the deaf and their families Program objectives: - To enable the trainee to understand the psychological and social foundations related to hearing impairment and its impact on the individual and family. - To acquire basic skills in sign language for effective communication with the deaf. - To employ appropriate psychological counseling strategies to support the deaf and their families. - To enhance the trainee’s ability to use sign language as a supportive tool in providing psychological and social support. Program topics: First training unit: (Sign language as an effective communication method): Introduction to sign language • Definition of sign language • Its characteristics compared to spoken language • Its importance in the lives of the deaf Alphabet and basic signs • The alphabet in sign language • Common daily word signs • Practical exercises on simple communication Rules of sign communication • Skills of eye contact and visual communication • Facial expressions and body language • Etiquette of communication with the deaf Practical activities in communication • Two-person dialogue in sign language • Role-playing (Role Play) • Practical situations for family communication Second training unit: (Psychological counseling for the deaf and their families): Psychological and social characteristics of the deaf • The psychological impact of hearing loss • Social and educational challenges • The family’s role in adaptation and support Principles of psychological counseling for people with hearing disabilities • Foundations of psychological counseling with the deaf • Techniques for building trust and the counseling relationship • Adapting to emotional difficulties Strategies for supporting deaf families • Empowering the family in communication • Methods of coping with psychological pressures • Enhancing positive family interaction skills Integrating sign language into the counseling process • Using sign language in psychological support sessions • Translation between sign language and spoken language • Practical activities simulating a counseling session Contents of the training kit: PowerPoint 95 Trainer’s guide 70 Trainee’s guide 62 Activities 4 Introductory guide 4 References 4 Assessment and data forms 6 Pre- and post-test 10 Videos 4 Photos 14 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training kit sample: Please click here to view the training kit sample