TOTAL RESPONSE TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (TRADA)
Total Response to Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TRADA) is an Organ of the All Kerala Joint Christian Temperance Movement started in 1987 as an Ecumenical venture of the major Five Episcopal Churches (Catholic, Jacobite, Orthodox, CSI & Marthomite) in Kerala.
In 1987 the leaders of the Temperance Movement in Kerala like Mar Joseph Pallikaparampil (President Emeritus), Late Rev. Fr. George Kolath and Sr. Dr. Joan Chunkapura (Co-founder and the present Secretary) – all pioneers of the temperance movement of that period sat together and decided to register a Charitable Society under the Travancore Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Society’s Registration Act 12 of 1955 for the Treatment of addicts of Drugs and Alcohol. Thus TRADA was registered as a Charitable Society on 26th December 1987 at Kottayam with registration No.K.523/87. This esteemed organization offers a comprehensive residential treatment program for individuals struggling with addiction. For over three decades, TRADA has remained committed to its mission, providing a beacon of hope for individuals seeking recovery and a healthier future.
TRADA’s remarkable work has earned National Award in 2014 for its Residential De-Addiction Treatment Programme sponsored by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), Government of India,under the leadership of Sr. Dr. Joan Chunkapura
Vision & Mission
The vision of this organisation is an addiction, AIDS and domestic violence free society.
Our mission is to train psychologists, social workers and counsellors with personal integration and professional competence, to provide contextually relevant, socially inclusive and acceptable mental healthcare support to all in need.
TRADA has helped thousands of families since 1987; men, women, youngsters, adults and their families who suffer from or were affected by the disease of alcoholism and other drug dependencies. As a non-profit, government supported organization, TRADA has distinguished itself over past years by developing a multi-level and multi-disciplinary treatment model emulated by many recovery centers; by being one of the Country’s foremost training centers for addiction counsellors and related professionals. This leadership position has forced TRADA to take up important roles around the Country.
TRADA’s Major programmes
- TRADA INTEGRATED REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR ADDICTS (IRCA) Spon. by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
- TRADA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (A MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION)
- KAVAL PROGRAMME (Psycho-Social Care for Children in Conflict with Law) Programme under Women and Child Development , Govt. of Kerala – NGO Partner : TRADA
TRADA INTEGRATED REHABILITATION CENTRE FOR ADDICTS (IRCA) Spon. by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India
- DETOXIFICATION
- INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
- FAMILY COUNSELLING
- HEALTH RE EDUCATIVE LECTURES
- PSYCHOTHERAPIES
- YOGA
TRADA’s Residential treatment and Rehabilitation Programme, is a high quality one, combining a multidisciplinary therapy approach with after-care therapy. This enables the patients and their families to adjust to a new lifestyle, face new responsibilities and gain strength in relationships through the support gained in the programmes of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotic Anonymous.
Patients who are admitted at TRADA are diagnosed as per ICD-10 criteria. Our model recognizes that drug and alcohol dependence is a family illness and a behavioural disorder. Detoxification is provided after careful medical evaluation under a skilled Nursing Unit. This unit is functioning round the clock.
We have a four dimensional treatment to our clients:- Physical, Psychological, Social and Spiritual. TRADA inpatient Programme includes clinical assessment, detoxification, individual and family counselling, family and marital therapies. The patients attend daily lectures, have meals together, participate in daily group and community therapy sessions, perform therapeutic tasks and assignments. Peer group techniques and mutual assistance in self-help groups are important factors in the Programme besides A.A., Al-anon, N.A. and other spiritual therapies. The primary length of the stay is for 31 days. This helps in detoxification/stabilization and rehabilitation/relapse prevention.
Follow-up (After care Services)
A.A , AL-ANON & AL- ATEEN MEETINGS, LETTER, TELEPHONE, HOME VISIT
This is to bridge treatment and the community where full recovery will continue to take place. A.A., N.A. and Al-anon are available means of achieving the continued sobriety. All clients are expected and strongly recommended to attend the same without fail. Patients should undergo counselling and psychiatric consultation for a period of one year – First two months on a weekly basis and after that on a monthly basis from the date of discharge
TRADA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (A MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION)
A MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION TRADA COVERED UNDER SECTION 2(g) OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR MINORITY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ACT, 2004. The training wing of TRAD was started in 1990 with Sr. Dr. Joan Chunkapura MMS as its Principal to train people in addiction treatment, counselling, mental health and social work. Since 2004. We are offering various PG Diploma & Certificate Programmes under Christian Medical Association of India New Delhi & State Resource Centre Kerala.
Vision : ‘‘ Excellence and Service ”
Mission : TRADA Institute tunes Psychologists, Counsellors, Social workers, Teachers & Religious leaders with personal integration and professional competence. Through them, we aim to provide contextually relevant, socially inclusive, affordable and acceptable menal healthcare support to all in need.
Salient Features
- Study while you work at affordable fees
- Academically expert faculties
- On the job placement training
- Online & Offline Facility available
- Fees pay in easy installments
- Hassle free education : Stress free exams &more learning with hands on experience
GOVT. APPROVED COUNSELLING COURSE BY SRC, KERALA
- Certificate in Counselling Psychology
- Diploma in Counselling Psychology
PG DIPLOMA COURSES UNDER CMAI NEW DELHI
- Counselling and Addiction Therapies
- Counselling Psychology
- Social work
- School Counselling
- Family Counselling
- Marriage Counselling and Family life Education
- Human Resource Development in Counselling skills
- Palliative care, Chaplaincy & Pastoral Counselling
INTERNSHIP & FIELD WORK PROGRAMME
We are offering Placement & Internship programme under the supportive supervision of experienced Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Counsellors & social workers for professional students of Social work, Psychology, Counselling & Nursing in TRADA Integrated Rehabilitation centre for Addicts (Spon. by MSJE Govt. of India), TRADA Institute of Social Sciences (A Minority Educational Institution), KAVAL PROGRAMME (Programme under ICPS WCDD, Govt. of Kerala).
Salient features
- Supervised Counselling practice
- Application of Psychotherapies in Counselling
- Group Therapies in De addiction Centre
- Psycho education related to Psychiatry settings
- Community based programmes
- Hands on experience in Case History & MSE
- Group work in De addiction
- Public speech Training
- Skill development training
- Supportive supervision with individual Counselling
- Improve presentation skills
- Accommodation facilities available with homely food
KAVAL PROGRAMME (Psycho-Social Care for Children in Conflict with Law)
Programme under Women and Child Development , Govt. of Kerala
NGO Partner : TRADA
The ‘KAVAL’ project for helping the children having conflict with law in collaboration with District Child Protection Unit, Govt. of Kerala under the Ministry of Social Justice Department and in collaboration with NIMHANS, Bangalore is going on well. we have handled children who were entrusted to us by the Government and we have supported them through family intervention and counselling, mental health support and psychiatric consultation, de-addiction treatment, physical health support, providing legal awareness, education support, vocational support and career guidance, parent management training etc. We could place some of them back to their family and society and lead a better life.
The staff of KAVAL also supported the Child Welfare Police Officers by providing mental health training to handle the children involved in conflict with law.
AWARENESS GENERATION PROGRAMMES IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, VILLAGES, PARISHES
During the year we carried out various awareness generation and conscientisation programmes on drug/alcohol addiction, ill effects of Pan masala and other addictive substances, HIV/AIDS etc for the public, youth, school/college students, parishioners, villages and distributed brochures/leaflets on these subjects. Awareness classes were also given through webinars and You Tube channel on these topics.
OP COUNSELLING & CHILDREN’S CLINIC
We have all type of OP Counselling service available with experienced counsellors and psychologists. The Saturday Clinic to help children with learning disabilities, behavioral problems like ADHD, various phobias etc. continued during the year. The Counsellors help the children through counselling and using advanced therapies.
CONDUCTING COUNSELLING & MEDICAL CAMPS
We conduct free Medical camps with health care talks, counselling, awareness programmes etc, specially for the Tea Plantation workers at Vandiperiyar, Idukki Dist. A team consists of Doctor, Nurse, counsellor and social worker visit the place, make medical checkups and distribute free medicines, food items, clothes etc. for the needy families.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMES
We support and network with other agencies who promote the cause of women, we address the Kudumbashree Units and SHGs of women, Old age homes etc. on issues related to addiction in the family, child abuse, sexual harassment, gender issues, HIV/AIDS, parenting, economic empowerment etc. Trauma Counselling is given to those who are in need
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT TRADA
ENGLISH: Counselling Children & Youth, Psychotherapies & Counsellling, Treatment Models in Addiction, Hand Book of Family Therapy, Treatment Models in Addiction.
MALAYALAM: Sundaram Surakshitham Susthira Kudumbam, Lahari chikilsa, Kudumba Counselling,Prakasathinte 12 padikal,JeevithathileVaraprasadangal, Kuttikalkum koumarakarkum counselling, Laingika vidyabhyasavum Aidsum, Jeevitho Rathubhethangal Parivarthanangaliloode.
Address: Manganam P.O, Kottayam, Kerala – 686 018
Mob: 6282766829, 8281788330, 9526682676
Ph: 0481 2573845, 2573699, 2573745
Email: trainingtrada@gmail.com, tradairca@gmail.com
Website: www.tradakottayam.in
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