- It is impossible to manage conflicts if a person does not have a correct self-assessment. I'm a person of conflict. Now I realized that the reason is my misconception about myself. It is necessary to look at your opportunities realistically. This is a very good experience, it will help me in dealing with people and managing conflicts.

- In case of high self-esteem, it is possible to become rapist, and vice versa, with a lower self-esteem, it is more likely to become a victim. It is necessary to better study yourself, this will allow in the formation of a correct self-assessment.

These were the views of young people, shown during the discussion of the subject of self-evaluation in WSCs of Kutaisi, Senaki and Koki (Zugdidi municipality).

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Household issues, parenting, budget, sex misunderstanding can arise in any field. Family quarrels are a topic that worries absolutely everyone.

These and other issues were discussed at the April meetings in the collective centers of Kutaisi.

Why do people argue? To win and prove their rightness. The most endless disputes - the path to divorce.

In order to have happy  family life, the couple should remember that they are in the same harness. Frankness, caring - this is what keeps harmony in the family.

In April, 12 group psychological meetings and 6 individual consultations with 82 women took place.

In the Women's Support Centers of the Fund "Sukhumi" in September, two more scheduled meetings were held with the psychologist – on 13th in Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality) and on 14th in Senaki.

At group information-consultative meetings, the conversation took place on the basis of assertive communication, or communication without coercion. The participants were very interested in this topic. They looked in a new way, from the outside at their behavior with close people. Difficulties with the use of assertiveness are due to the fact that the skills of such behavior require serious preparation and practice, since for the majority of people, other styles of communication are more common: passive, aggressive, manipulative. Psychologist's advice helped participants in the meetings, to see the specifics and advantage of assertive communication.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)

Psychologist of the fund “Sukhumi” conducted three meetings in May – Tskaltubo, with IDPs residing in collective centers of the Hotel “Medea”, village Kukhi (Khoni municipality) and in Poti Women Support Center.

After discussing the issue – psychological violence, there was held test aiming at identifying psychological violence. in the answers of women residing in Poti, there was less shown stereotypes and the problems of mentality, which was clearly shown in Khoni and Tskaltubo.

The participants discussed mostly spread methods of psychological violence based on their own and other examples.

The risk of suicide in non-violent environment, prevention of suicide – consultations of the psychologist in WSCs of Poti, Khoni and Tskhaltubo were devoted to this. There was talk about the causes of violence, cases of suicide. It was a practical part of the prevention of suicide, when it is necessary to contact a psychologist or a psychiatrist, what to do in case of psychological problems, to avoid the danger.  

The main topic of the meeting was a conversation - how to get rid of negative feelings and emotions, for regulation within family relationships and prevention of domestic violence?

A psychological group meeting was held in Koki (Zugdidi Municipality) -15 beneficiaries were present.

The longing, hopelessness, meaninglessness of life and the voice of the inner critic prevent us from living more freely and acting more productively. What happens when we do nothing and the negative emotions remain blocked in the depths of our "me"? This develops depression and you need to spend energy and time to break out of the dark circle.

The Kutaisi Women's Support Center organized a psychological group meeting in the library. There were 13 participants - from 20 to 65 years. The topic for conversation was actual for all - conflicts, their types, reasons, ways of solving - for the prevention of domestic violence.

It was said that during the conflict we usually experience a whole gamut of unpleasant feelings - resentment, anger, guilt, irritation, shame, disappointment, sadness. These experiences are caused by the inability to satisfy their needs for relationships and other reasons.

At the meeting there were many questions and explanations, recommendations were issued.

At the psychological consultation meeting in Poti Women's Support Center, 10 beneficiaries from 15 to 68 years were present.

The topic for conversation was - communication without coercion and reproaches or non-violent communication. They talked about the rules of communication without aggression, which is very important for the prevention of violence.

The project is implemented with the support of the organization Brot

 für die Welt – Evangelischer Entwicklunsdienst (Germany)