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Commit and Act to Help Those Caught in the Ebola Outbreak

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In 2008 Beate Ebert founded the non-profit organization Commit and Act whose mission is "to bring psychotherapist support to traumatized people in areas of conflict." Since its founding Commit and Act in partnership with ACBS have helped to train native counselors who have treated hundred through individually, in groups, and in workshops. With the outbreak of Ebola Commit and Act has begun working on innovative ways to educate the population about the disease and develop healthy behavioral alternatives that may assist ameliorating the loss. Most notable among these behavioral alternatives is a slight twist on burial customs which may have widespread impact on the spread of the disease. To learn more about this fascinating story click here. To contribute to this amazing effort click here.