KBT vocational college participated at professional development day

Recentky the research department at KBT vocational college was invited to a seminar for the crisis management teams in Trøndelag. The organizer was RVTS (regional resource cennter for violence, traumatic stress and suicide prevention) 

KBT contributed with a talk about the work of the vocational college. Also they presented a project that's under developent: Together with organisations from Norway (SINTEF and University of Inland Norway) and Poland, we're applying for a project that aims to strenghten the ability of the Municipalities of prevent, handle and recover from crisis. 

From KBT Roger Santokhie (at the picture) and Trond Erik Berg participated. The day went by with good professional discussions and valuable meetings with professionals from the region. The strong recognition of peer supporters at the gathering was especially appreciated by the KBT Vocational College team.  Several of the project the research department is developing, is about systematic training and competence development of peer supportert within the Mental Health field. 

The professional developent day confirms the significance of cooperation between professionals, research communities and persons with lived experience - to strenghten psychosocial preparedness and support for people in challenging life situations.