Introducing the Connect Program by NGO 'Confidence'
The NGO 'Confidence' is now enrolling participants for its free, ten-week online Connect program designed to enhance communication between parents, guardians, and teenagers. This initiative aims to help adults better understand the needs of young people and reduce family conflicts.
All sessions will be held online, offering flexible access for participants. The program is intended for:
- parents of children aged 8 to 17,
- guardians,
- foster parents,
- and others responsible for raising children within this age group.
Each meeting lasts 90 minutes, and attending all ten sessions is essential to complete the course successfully. Due to limited group sizes, organizers encourage interested individuals to apply promptly.
Why This Program Matters
Grounded in attachment theory, the Connect program takes into account the traumatic experiences many children face today. Challenges such as conflict, forced displacement, uncertainty, academic struggles, and ongoing stress can strain communication between youth and adults. Julia Chepelenko, a psychologist at the Confidence Psychological Support Center, emphasized that
“when understanding is lacking, children may interpret adult behavior as inattentiveness or unwillingness to cooperate.”
In some cases, communication breakdowns escalate so severely that families seek assistance from law enforcement, according to Anastasia Grabovyk, head of the NGO Confidence Psychological Support Center. This highlights the critical nature of communication issues in some households when parent-teen relationships become particularly strained.
The Connect program focuses on teaching parents to listen and empathize rather than control every aspect of their children’s lives. Maintaining strong connections between teenagers and their caregivers is a vital part of healthy upbringing, and the program offers practical tools to foster these bonds.
Prospective participants should note the limited availability in each group and the requirement to attend all sessions. Connect presents a valuable opportunity for parents and guardians who want to improve family communication and resolve conflicts constructively.
Launching Connect reflects the urgent need to address family communication challenges, especially amid the modern pressures children and parents face. In times of persistent stress and uncertainty, providing families with support is crucial to preventing conflict escalation and promoting mutual understanding. Programs like this play an important role in nurturing healthy intergenerational relationships.
In addition to the Connect program, there are various initiatives aimed at supporting early childhood development, such as a new campaign that has launched an online platform for enhancing speech skills in children under three. These programs highlight the importance of effective communication at all stages of growth, as they address different needs and challenges faced by families. To learn more about this initiative, visit an online platform supporting early speech development.