In June we have finished a two-year course for specialists from social sphere – the Balint’s group. We are very pleased with the progress the group has accomplished. They learned the algorithm of the analyses of case studies. We saw a positive group dynamics and interest of the participants in the professional development.
In May, we summarized the work of the schools under the program "Healthy Generation". Eight sessions passed for us and for the children of three schools very quickly. According to the feedback of high school students, they have learned a lot over the past four months. Here are some reviews: "I di
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This month's "Florence Centre” prepared a grant proposal on buying sport equipments to the “Kangaroo program” to the big supermarket “ASHAN”. Later our specialists made a presentation of the project to the employees of the super market. In the first stage, our project won first place.
In March, we have had two University students from Psychology Program and eight students from Social Work Program. The guys made a great contribution to the work of our Centre, helping us in the preparation of inte
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We continue to conduct training sessions in the four classes of schools in the city. For each group sessions are held once a week. During these meetings, the teens get to know each other and themselves. Each visit of our sp
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This month, we made a big step forward in the establishment of mediation services at school. Children who have previously been selected, were trained during a four-day training course. The training "Basic skills of school mediation" was carried out by experienced specialists from Pyriatyn Irina and Roman Taran.
We are grateful to the coaches, who were able in four days to teach children important rules of
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During the month, 18 families attended the "Kangaroo «program.
In December we organized the seventh meeting with parents devoted to the compilation of information leaflets about autism. We are very pleased that parents are actively involved in the work and tried to share their knowledge.
This month we visited many places, had a variety of excursions and festivities. We visited the leisure center "IgroBum" (supermarket "Aurora")
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November was for us a very busy month in the number of events.
We conducted the regular meeting of the Balint’s group. All specialists actively participated in the session, we work not only on the development of a skill of decision-making, but also on the expression of feelings. We see a high level of interest and motivation to continue this work.
"Our meeting with you is like a breath of fresh air
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In October we hosted members of our Board of Directors and our long-term colleagues and consultants Professors Otto and Florence Driedger. Together with them, we took part in the annual meeting of the Mennonite organizations sharing our experience and work in Ukraine. We made a presentation on our activities in the last year, achievements and prospects. The meeting was attended by 20 people.
This month, we made a big step forward in the establishment of mediation services at school. Children who have previously been selected, were trained during a four-day training course. The training "Basic skills of school mediation" was carried out by experienced specialists from Pyriatyn Irina and Roman Taran. 
During the month, 18 families attended the "Kangaroo «program.
November was for us a very busy month in the number of events.