On 8 May 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA organized a webinar titled “Understanding and Adapting to Crises,” delivered by Samah Ibrahim and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini. The webinar engaged 26 participants and focused on crisis awareness, psychological coping, and resilience.

Webinar Focus
The session introduced participants to the concept of crises, their types, and their effects on individuals and communities. It also addressed why people respond differently to crises and how psychological, social, and spiritual factors shape coping mechanisms.

Key Outputs
Participants gained practical tools for managing stress, strengthening resilience, and responding to difficult situations with greater awareness. The webinar also encouraged participants to use support networks and spiritual values as positive sources of stability during crises.

Key Learning
The webinar emphasized that understanding the nature of a crisis is the first step toward managing reactions in a conscious and constructive way. It also highlighted the importance of combining psychological coping tools with social and spiritual support.

Impact
The session provided participants with a supportive space to reflect on personal and community challenges and encouraged continued exchange through follow-up communication channels.

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Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA is organizing a webinar on understanding crises and adapting to them, delivered by Samah Ibrahim and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini. The webinar aims to help participants better understand crises and develop practical psychological and spiritual coping tools.

Objectives
The webinar will introduce participants to the concept of crises, their types, and their impact on individuals and communities, while strengthening their ability to manage stress and build resilience.

Main Themes

• Understanding crises, their types, and their impact.

• Exploring different individual responses to crises.

• Practical psychological coping strategies for managing stress.

• Building resilience in the face of personal and community challenges.

• Using faith and spiritual values as sources of support during crises.

Expected Outcomes
Participants are expected to gain a clearer understanding of crisis response, strengthen their coping skills, and learn how psychological and spiritual resources can support resilience and stability.