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Report March 2016

Students’ Practicum

  

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 integrative concert, playing with children, developing the methodical work, conducting studies and organized different activities with elderly people. Students carried out tasks in a very creative way, enjoying the variety of tasks that they were given, using the opportunity to implement their own ideas. They mentioned that the atmosphere of the Centre was very friendly. Thank you all for your hard work!

Also this month, continued training for students “I and the others” of Economics and Law College. It helped the students to better known themselves and others. College students also helped us to prepare teaching materials for the «Kangaroo" program. These activities helped to involve students into the atmosphere of their future profession, teaching them to love people and help them.

 

The Program "Healthy Lifestyle"

 

We continue our trainings on team building and personal development of teens in several schools of the city.

At this point, we see already significant progress in a number of student’s groups. The children learned to listen to each other, to tolerate each other, and to solve problems together. Sessions help students to relieve stress and improve mood after intense trainings.

We also continue to work on the development of the project “Healthy Education at Schools” which is supported by MCC and will be implemented in    three schools the following three years.

 

 

Juvenile Justice Program «We are Just Like You»!

This month   "Florence Centre" visited the detention centre together with the students of the International tourism program and with a leader of a group of clowns "Smehonosy". We had lots of fun with teens. It was sports competitions in volleyball, basketball, and football. Most guys enjoyed this time volleyball. Besides this they got a presentation on the topic "The spiritual component of health." During the discussion specialists used a fairy tale as an example of morality which addressed such categories as "good" and "evil." Children actively participated in the discussion.

At the end of the session some children said: “If you do good to others, then you will be fine. And if you do bad to others - and you will get bad things in return. "

 

 

The "Kangaroo" Program

During this month, 15 kids attended the "Kangaroo program".

In March, parents of the autistic children participated in the tenth session. The topic was: "How to help your child to cope with fears." Parents receive practical advice of experts and actively exchanged their own experiences, got help and support from each other.

This month we continued sessions in hippo therapy. Children having fun riding on a horse, communicating with nature, walking in the fresh air.

Our children were visited by our good friends - clowns "Smehonosy". Kids had fun with them. They blew bubbles, played outdoor games.

In March, we visited the pool with sauna. We also continued weekly sessions with a music therapist, rehearsing and actively preparing for the concert "World of Big Hearts."

This month, under the numerous requests of the parents we have extended daily schedule of staying in the center of our little ones for an hour.

In March, the program "Kangaroo" got a very important assistance from volunteers. Many thanks for your help and participation in the life of our children.

Our work gives us results. Children who have previously experienced difficulties with the coordination of movements now freely run, jump, and do the exercises at the wall bars.

 

 

The Program "School Mediation"

This month we have been monitoring the further process of mediation at school number 5. The children are actively conducting sessions on the topic of violence and conflict resolution.

 

 

Work with Specialists of Social Sphere

This month, our experts gave a lecture for the Master’s Students  of the Foreign Language Program at the  Zaporizhzhya National University on the topic of the reform of the system of  high education in Ukraine.

Also, the "Florence" Center together with the University began the preparation for the seminar on autism.

Traditionally we ran the Balint’s groups for the specialists of the city social work agencies.

"You bring us so much joy with your sessions. We all need psychological support and maintenance "- such were the words of one member of the group at the end of the meeting.

In March, the Centre's staff was engaged in the planning and organization of a group of a psychological support for professionals working in the field of HIV / AIDS in collaboration with the "Clinic Friendly to Youth".

 

 

Participation in Seminars, Conferences

"Florence Centre" took an active part in the summit of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

The purpose of the summit - to familiarize with MCC partners, the formation of relationships. After the meeting, a number of competitions and quizzes were so interesting for us that, we began to use the idea in our work. It was also useful for us to collaborate with different organizations who were partners of  MCC.

 

 

 

 

 

PR Organizations

This month's "Florence" Centre was invited to participate in the exhibition "Innovative educational technology" at a lyceum  number 99.

During the whole day our staff organized quizzes and games  among teachers and parents. The unusual format was chosen  to promote interest of educational technology. Participants curiously came to our table and checked their knowledge about healthy lifestyles, pedagogy and psychology of children. For correct answers you can get a delicious and varied prize. As a result of quizzes around 200 teachers, parents and children were informed about the forms of work on  a healthy lifestyle.

 

 

 

Training Workshop

This month will continue our  cooperation with the "School of Volunteers-612." There was another two-day training "Management of volunteer groups" for our city activists who led the volunteer movement in their organizations.

During the training we discussed the following questions that trouble the participants: "How to organize and inspire volunteers?", "How to keep them in the organization?", "How to manage the work with volunteers?", etc. All the participants showed great interest in studies, asked many questions and took an active part in all exercises. Great experience, new friends, good mood and a genuine concern for people - that's was what every party has not only received, but also brought to this training.

 

 

 

Social Action

This month we spent lots of time preparing for the big event of the year for our Center - integrative concert "World of Big Hearts - 7". All our efforts are aimed at helping people to see that everybody could be  talented!

The purpose of the event - the integration of people with special needs into society. The concert will take place on the 14th of April 14.

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