In February psychological consultations were held on different topics, according the interests of groups. In WSCs of Senaki and Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality) the conversation touched the topic: “how to better understand yourself and others”.

This topical question brought together different points of communication: how to listen to yourself, to your emotions, the feelings of others, how to control your thoughts. All this is the way the prevention of conflict and violence in the family and society.

The meeting was held in Kutaisi School №15 with high school students, and, logically, the conversation touched the topic of early marriage and its negative consequences.

The consultations were held in an interactive mode. Participants were interested in different problems, questioned the psychologist, to open a discussion and took the important tips that will be useful to them in everyday life

9 psychological group 3 individual consultative meetings were held in January with the IDPs in Kutaisi. 58 women attended at the age of 19-67. 7 women participated for the first time.

They spoke about stress, conflicts in the family, low self-esteem ... According to psychologist of Fund "Sukhumi", the activity is the only way to do away with stress. Constant focus on the bright side of life and on the actions, that can improve the situation, not only saves the health, but also contributes to the success.

In January there were held 7 legal, informational-consultation meetings with the IDPs and local population, also 2 individual consultations.

The main issue of the meetings – legal mechanisms of victim protection. Individual consultations were given to beneficiary, who addressed from the asylum of victims from Kutaisi and asked to help giving her the status of victim. There was filled in the questionnaire, which together with other necessary documents was given to the group for defining the status of victim. The work regarding the case will be continued and finished in nearest future. 

In WSCs of Senaki, Kutaisi and Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality) during the January there were held psychological group meetings on the topic: “Combating and control against negative emotions and stresses.” This is one of the preventive measures of domestic violence.

The reasons, which cause violence are numerous: troubles in personal life, problems at work, conflicts with family, unpaid loans, complexes and phobias. On the advice of a psychologist, without an analysis of these reasons it is impossible to overcome stress.