Welcome To SEEK-GSP Academy
Africa's Most Innovative Group Support Psychotherapy Programme
What is Group Support Psychotherapy (GSP)
Group Support Psychotherapy is an innovative intervention developed by SEEK-GSP
SEEK-GSP is an innovative mental health program that creates mental health awareness, trains community lay health workers to recognize and respond to depression in order to improve the mental health of all Ugandans and other Africans. Through various activities, SEEK-GSP aims to address the considerable mental health treatment gap of 90% that exists between the need for mental health services and their availability. By doing so, it seeks to enable health facilities to provide mental health care that empowers individuals to thrive socially, emotionally and economically.
- It is highly effective for treating mild to moderate depression
- It can be adapted to any culture and delivered in any local language
- It is very cosft-effective; requiring only $13/patient
- It improves ART adherence and virus suppression
- It improves positive coping skills
- 80% of participants complete all the 8 sessions and remain depression free for the next 24 months
After completing the GSP training, you will be required to undertake an 8-week practicum wherein you will apply what you have learnt with the help of a mentor
- Training contains 8 Modules
What You Will Learn
Module 1
Mental Health, Stress, and Wellbeing
Module 2
Depression, Anxiety Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Module 3
Anger, Acute Stress Disorder & Domestic Violence
Module 4
Introduction to Culturally Sensitive Group-Support Psychotherapy
Module 5
Basic Communication & Counseling Skills
Module 6
Positive Coping Strategies to overcome depression
Module7
Problem-solving strategies and Coping with Stigma
Module 8
Introduction to basic livelihood skills & Self Care
When it comes to taking an online course, we understand your time is valuable. So we have put together practical skills that will revolutionize your counseling career. The techniques you are about to learn have been tested on patients living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and they are very effective
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Hear What Our Students Say
Diomela Emerencia
Chief of Nursing Service, Yaounde General Hospital.
Training with SEEK GSP, has empowered me with good communication skills especially with my children in the house. I no longer threaten them by telling them I will report them to their father, but using good counselling skills, I’ve noticed a positive change in their behaviour these days .
Mental health remains an important component of our survival and wellbeing. It has been a great opportunity to participate in this all-important discussion. It has given me an opportunity to learn a lot and how I will be able to provide support to those in need of psychological support. Thanks to the organisers. Thanks to the organisers and facilitators.
The interactive sessions, coupled with real-life case studies, provided a holistic understanding of group dynamics and effective counseling techniques. I particularly appreciated the emphasis on practical application, which allowed me to implement learned strategies in my professional practice immediately.
SEEK GSP was a great learning experience for me. The content, delivery and the interaction had had a positive contributions in my professional practice. I believe SEEK GSP is timely for us as Africans as it has the potential to change our narrative of delivering Mental Health services (Enhanced, Health, productivity and substance of Peace). I will push for its implementation in my little corner.
It was a great opportunity to be a part of the training even though I could not make it in the second week because of health issues. But what I have acquired in the first week, will help me educate my students, out-of-school teenage clients, and mothers on mental health-related issues. I say a very big thank you to the team. God bless you.
It was a really wonderful beneficial training. It really improved my mental health: self awareness, emotional regulation and the ability to overcome/cope with harmful behaviour ( stress, anger). It helped to improve my communication skills, how to understand and relate well with people with mental health illness. I also learned the necessary skills needed to support, empower and help clients manage challenges. In a nut shell, this training plays a crucial role in enchancing the quality of care provided to individuals seeking mental health support. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity, I really appreciate. May God Almighty bless you all.
SEEK GSP was indeed impactful and a great opportunity for me. My eyes were opened to learning news things especially stress management, depression and substance abuse. I can confidently educate my community members on substance abuse especially the youth without any hesitation. Indeed, new things were learnt from this great SEEK GSP and hoping for more of it. Great thanks to organizers and facilitators.
It was a great opportunity to be part of the training even if I skipped a few days in the Second week due to personnel problems. But what I have acquired in the first week will help me educate my out-of-school teenage clients and the mothers' baby corner on mental health issues and also can rendered a psychosocial Support,No words could ever express how much I appreciate the team but my heart is full of gratitude. God bless you all
