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—employees in rehabilitation and special care centers—parents of the deaf and their families. Program overview: This program revolves around sign language and psychological guidance for the deaf (definition—types—characteristics—goals—advantages—disadvantages... etc.). It will be presented through the following units: First training unit: Sign language as an effective communication method Second training unit: Psychological guidance 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 guidance strategies to support the deaf and their families. - To enhance the trainee’s ability to use sign language as an aid 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. The 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-way dialogue in sign language. • Role Play. • Practical situations for family communication. Second training unit: (Psychological guidance 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 guidance for people with hearing impairment • Foundations of psychological guidance with the deaf. • Techniques for building trust and the guiding relationship. • Coping with emotional difficulties. Strategies to support families of the deaf • Empowering the family in communication. • Methods of coping with psychological pressures. • Enhancing positive family interaction skills. Integrating sign language into the guidance process • Using sign language in psychological support sessions. • Translation between sign language and spoken language. • Practical activities simulating a guidance session. Contents of the training kit: PowerPoint 95 Trainer’s guide 70 Trainee’s guide 62 Activities 4 Introductory guide 4 References 4 Evaluation and data forms 6 Pre- and post-test 10 Videos 4 Photos 14 Mind maps 1 Brochure 1 Training kit model: Please click here to view the training kit model