Publications
The following provides a collection of training manuals and articles that I have authored or co-authored and that are relevant to my experience in Positum MGS, Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, and the MGS Methodology. Links are provided where possible.
Parruca, E. (2024). Positum MGS Coaching Protocol in the Framework of Positive Group Psychotherapy Training for Specialists Working with Groups of Children and Adults Affected by War, Disasters and Refugee Crises: a Case Study. The Global Psychotherapist, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 121-131.
https://www.positum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Parruca_JGP_Vol.-4.-No.-1.-January-2024.pdf
(This article on Positum MGS, explains the coaching protocol that a Positum MGS trainer and coach follows to help trainees further enhance their psycho-social, technical and methodological skills while in training on the use of psychosocial transcultural games in group therapy when dealing with crisis and post-trauma)
Parruca, E. (2023). Positive Group Therapy Through Traditional Games with a Positum MGS Approach for Building Resilience Against Trauma in Times of Pandemics, War and Earthquakes: Theoretical Considerations and Practical Applications of “The Witches” Game. The Global Psychotherapist, Vol. 3, No. 2, pp. 45-56.
THE GLOBAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Volume 3. Number 2. July 2023 Etion Parruca (positum.org)
(This article on Positum MGS, explains its main principles, features, strategies and theoretical concepts, and practical applications of transcultural and psychosocial games within Positive Group Therapy when dealing with crisis and post-trauma)
Parruca, E. (2022). Psychosocial Transcultural Games as Tools in Group Counselling, Therapy and Training for Dealing with Crisis and Trauma From War, Armed Conflict, and Forced Displacement. The Global Psychotherapist, Vol. 2, No. 2.
THE GLOBAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST. Volume 2. Number 2. July 2022 Etion Parruca (positum.org)
(An article that argues on the value of the Positum MGS as an integrative method between Positive Group Psychotherapy and the MGS Methodology)
Parruca, E. (2021). Psychosocial support by school psychologists, social workers and teachers for children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - training course. [Kursi i trajnimit për mësues, psikologë dhe punonjës socialë shkollorë për të ofruar mbështetje psiko-sociale për fëmijët e prekur nga pandemia COVID-19]. Terre des hommes. Child HUB Academy. https://childhub.org/en/online-learning-materials/psychosocial-support-children-teachers-psychologist-and-social-workers-schools-albanian
(A comprehensive capacity-building on-line course for professionals working in school settings, based on the MGS Methodology, created in the framework of the EU-funded project: "Emergency support and rehabilitation for children and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Albania". Although it is available only in Albanian language, the automatic translation option can be enabled in English for taking the whole course.)
Parruca, E. (2013). Positive Psychotherapy embracing MGS Methodology: Psychosocial and traditional games as tools in group therapy, counselling and coaching. International Academy for Positive and Trans-cultural Psychotherapy, Wiesbaden, Germany.
(Thesis paper in the framework of the Master of Positive Psychotherapy training program, argueing about the complementarity of Positive Psychotherapy and MGS Methodology and their potential integration into the Positum MGS approach.)
Meuwly, M., Parruca, E. at al (2012). Traditional games for child protection. Terre des hommes
Traditional games for child protection | Terre des hommes (tdh.ch)
(A comprehensive manual of psychosocial traditional games promoting participation and rehabilitation of vulnerable children, in the framework of the MOVE Project in Albania, Moldova and Romania.)
Contributor to the Summer Camps, Protection and Fun: A practical handbook to organizing summer camps for children manual. Terre des hommes Delegation - Mission in Albania. 2012
Other articles and essays on the MGS Methodology, published only in the Albanian language in local journals and magazines:
Children of today, technology and consequences: what game should we play?. Klan, Dec. 2012
Psychosocial game in a group and its importance in the child’s holistic development. “Psikostil”, Oct. 2012
Other works related to child protection and human security:
EU and member states facing modern-day slavery in children. Lampbert Publishing. 2011.
http://www.amazon.com/Member-States-modern-day-slavery-children/dp/3843389012)
(An extensive research work on the phenomenon of child trafficking in selected EU member states, including positive efforts and existing gaps at EU and domestic levels after the adoption of the Palermo Protocol. The work was a master’s thesis defended in September 2009.)