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Clinical Approach

The clinical approach followed in this series is based on evidence-based clinical modalities that have been proven to decrease the intensity and frequency of traumatic stress symptoms in children.

CLINICAL

APPROACH

This modality includes principles and practices from evidenced-based therapies such as the children’s version of Narrative Exposure Therapy (KidNET) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and it draws from family systems and pain management theories. These therapy modalities have been proven to be effective in decreasing the intensity of symptoms of PTSD and toxic stress in children.
In addition to working with incredible artists and writers to create this entertaining adventure, our team worked with Dr. Issam Smeir (a licensed clinical professional counsellor based in Chicago, who specialises in working with refugees and victims of torture), who along with a team of mental health specialists, developed a culturally sensitive therapy modality for working with people who experience PTSD and toxic stress in the MENA region, especially in areas of conflict and displacement.
In addition to working with incredible artists and writers to create this entertaining adventure, our team worked with Dr. Issam Smeir (a licensed clinical professional counsellor based in Chicago, who specialises in working with refugees and victims of torture), who along with a team of mental health specialists, developed a culturally sensitive therapy modality for working with people who experience PTSD and toxic stress in the MENA region, especially in areas of conflict and displacement.
This modality includes principles and practices from evidenced-based therapies such as the children’s version of Narrative Exposure Therapy (KidNET) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and it draws from family systems and pain management theories. These therapy modalities have been proven to be effective in decreasing the intensity of symptoms of PTSD and toxic stress in children.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Each of our 9 episodes revolves around a therapeutic theme, and is suitable for children aged 8-14. The coping skills demonstrated in the series and support material (which includes guides and skillbuilding videos) are designed to empower and equip children by helping them identify, understand, and deal with their symptoms of PTSD, toxic stress, anxiety and depression, building skills that lead to resilience along their journey of healing.

There are several substories intertwined with the main storyline of our hero; Saleem’s displacement and the beginning of a new life for him and his family. Utilizing the bibliotherapy and KIDNET modality, several stories of survival and resilience are told, as part of the psychosocial support Saleem receives. This allows this series, ‘The Map, the Compass, and the Anchor’, to expand out of a one dimensional story of displacement and adjustment, engaging the viewer in diverse aspects of life’s challenges and difficulties.

THERAPEUTIC GOALS

Besides offering help to children in need of psychosocial support, one of the goals of the Amal series, is to generate awareness and empathy within host communities and society at large, highlighting the positive role of supportive communities.

The series covers the following therapeutic goals:
  • Psychoeducation and normalization.
  • Stress management and coping mechanisms, such as controlled breathing technique, progressive muscle relaxation, thought management and renewal.
  • Affect expression and cognitive coping.
  • Behavioral management.
  • Creating trauma narrative.

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Digitales is an award winning digital content and animation company based in Amman, Jordan. We specialise in producing innovative entertainment for social impact.
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