A psychological training aimed at preventing suicidal behavior among convicts took place at the maximum security institution of the penitentiary in the Abai region.                             The event was organized with the aim of developing convicts' emotional self-regulation skills, increasing stress tolerance and developing constructive ways out of crisis situations. During the training, participants were taught the importance of timely seeking psychological help, as well as methods for recognizing anxiety states and negative thoughts.

             In total, more than 50 convicts took part in the lesson. The psychologist of the institution conducted practical exercises aimed at developing self-confidence, the ability to cope with internal stress and find support in difficult life circumstances.

         One of the convicts shared his personal experiences:

              — After I was sentenced to 10 years, it seemed to me that life had stopped there. I let down the trust of my parents and my spouse. My parents live in a small village where everyone knows each other, and it was hard for me to realize how they were being looked at because of my actions. I only started a family a year ago and promised my wife's parents that their daughter would never cry because of me. These thoughts haunted me for a long time, and I had the feeling that it would have been easier for everyone without me. After the training, it became easier to talk about your feelings. You understand that you are not alone and there is a way out of even the most difficult situation.

              The head of the institution, Aslan Nurbekov, noted that the prevention of suicidal behavior is one of the priority areas of work.

             — We strive to create an atmosphere in the institution in which every convict can receive timely psychological help and support. This is an important part of comprehensive educational and preventive work," he stressed.

             The institution added that such trainings and psychological events are held on a regular basis and are aimed at preserving life, strengthening the psycho-emotional state of convicts and forming their positive life motivation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/duisabai/press/news/details/1164362?lang=kk