This form of therapy focuses on the group rather than the individual; on action and movement rather than talk and analysis. It is used to build resilience in people who live with conflict or social disruption. The activities develop trust and encourage play. This is known as “psycho-social” therapy and it is increasingly used in poorer parts of the world which do not have expensive medicines or psychotherapy.

David Harrold, Chair of trustees PTC(UK), has worked in Gaza on projects related to this. He will introduce some of these methods in a workshop at Blyburgate Hall, Beccles, Suffolk NB34 9TF on Saturday 2nd March at 5pm. At 7pm he will talk about the work of Palestine Trauma Centre (UK).