Matching Programme in Europe | Project Spotlight
Romania
Ajungem Mari ( Growing GREAT ) Project
By Lindenfeld Association Wellness Advocate : Daniela Avram | Sponsors : Minola & Petru Haja
Children and teenagers in foster care often have a difficult start in life – trauma , family abandonment , attachment disorders and difficult living conditions in foster homes . This leads them to leave school early , to not have confidence in themselves , and it makes their transition into adulthood more difficult . When leaving the system , at 18 , these young adults face a high risk of unemployment and lack resources , resulting in them becoming more likely to fall into criminal activities and / or becoming trafficking victims .
Helping a child from a foster home with psychotherapy not only changes and improves their own life , but also impacts the lives of those around them . Psychotherapy results in a better understanding of emotions , improved self-esteem , better relationship management and more confidence in their abilities and future .
This matching programme allowed nine children to receive five months of consistent therapy .
After five months of psychotherapy , important changes can already be observed : a better understanding and management of emotions , improved patience , a decrease of issues caused by anger and an increase in self-esteem as they become more able to identify personal qualities and inner resources .
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