Sharjah Social Empowerment conducts workshops as part of "Takhate"

The project aims to promote mental health, help children overcome the psychological trauma resulting from the loss of their parent, and empower them to adapt positively to life.

Providing psychological first aid and promoting emotional independence

The workshops targeted children between the ages of 6 and 18, and focused on developing coping skills, managing emotions, and building self-confidence by providing psychological first aid and promoting emotional independence within a safe environment that allows for dialogue and the free expression of feelings.

Workshops have been designed in line with the latest studies in the field of supporting children affected by psychological trauma, taking into account their different needs according to their ages.

Guidance sessions and interactive activities

Workshops included guidance sessions and interactive activities presented by a number of psychological and social specialists, covering several topics such as: dealing with anxiety, promoting positive thinking, healthy emotional expression, and the art of managing social relationships, in addition to behaviour modification strategies and integrated psychological support.

Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department at the Foundation, said that the foundation continues to implement unique project, “Takhate”, through a series of workshops targeting the mental health of orphans, stemming from the foundation’s deep belief in the importance of psychological and social balance in building their personalities and enhancing their ability to adapt. "Takhate" is a pivotal milestone in the empowerment journey, as the foundation goes beyond providing temporary support, but rather provides orphans with the tools they need to become healthy, positive, and psychologically stable individuals.

Early psychological support

Al Hamdi emphasised that early psychological support is the cornerstone of helping orphans overcome their loss, noting that the project stems from a comprehensive humanitarian vision that addresses their psychological and social needs. She added that the workshops received great interaction from the participants, who expressed their benefit from the practical tools that helped them understand their feelings and deal with life's challenges with greater confidence.

Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation continues to provide comprehensive empowerment programmes, focusing on all their needs, particularly mental health, given its essential role in building a generation capable of challenging and succeeding.