I was training in the child day center of Antakalnis. This is a governmental institution and it is a subdivision of the social support center of Vilnius.
The aims of my training were to communicate and to work with children (8 – 12 age) came from families of risk (where alcohol, abuse, neglect are used), to study and analyze various documents, statutes.
Firstly, it was difficult to make a contact with children, because they were quite shy. Only after two weeks they started to trust me and my groupmates. Kids became very open and sincerely.
So, I used to help to concentrate their minds during in the time when they were doing their homework, because one of the biggest problem was that they were interested in everything else except their homework.
I also showed them some movies, organized discussions about the appearance, friendship, talked about common themes: smoking, drugs and alcohol. It was useful to me, I had read some literature in case to give them interesting information or facts.
Moreover, I cooperated with the social workers of this day center. I found out new information about social workers statutes, various documents. They gave me important information, which would be useful in my future.
In conclusion, I would like to say that I have proved my aims. In spite of fact that it took many efforts, this training was really interesting. I have expanded my view and knowledge.
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