Former Syrian Refugee Brings Healing and Recovery to Trauma Survivors
How did Jin Davod bring healing to trauma survivors?
Jin Davod was jolted awake one night by an earthquake, but her immediate action saved many lives as she, along with her family, escaped their apartment building in Şanlıurfa, Turkey.
What initiative did Jin take after the earthquake?
Jin shared a helpline on social media offering free mental health support through her online platform, Peace Therapist, connecting refugees and Turkish citizens with mental health services in multiple languages.
How did Peace Therapist’s psychological first aid help?
The platform quickly received hundreds of requests from traumatized individuals, both refugees and Turkish citizens, following Jin’s post about free services. Psychologists provided hundreds of hours of psychological first aid to those in need.
How did Jin’s own traumatic experience lead to the creation of Peace Therapist?
- Jin fled from Syria with her family after enduring constant bombing and living in fear.
- After years of struggling with post-traumatic stress and language barriers in Turkey, Jin was inspired to launch Peace Therapist to help others facing similar challenges.
- The online platform now offers therapy sessions in multiple languages, including Turkish, Arabic, and Kurdish.
What impact did Peace Therapist have on survivors like Mahmut?
Mahmut El Shekh, a Syrian refugee, overcame depression through therapy sessions provided by Peace Therapist. He regained hope for the future and found solace in connecting with a psychologist online.
What recognition did Jin receive for her work?
Jin Davod was honored as the 2024 regional winner for Europe of the UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award for her dedication to providing mental health support to trauma survivors through Peace Therapist.
What are Jin’s future plans for Peace Therapist?
Jin aims to expand the platform by recruiting more psychologists and collaborating with humanitarian organizations to reach more individuals in need of mental health services, fostering inner peace and peace in the world.
Source: www.unhcr.org