MECC Contributes in Enhancing Communication and Positive Parenting Skills Through the “Safe Family” Program in Syria
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Based on the important role of the family in building society, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), through its Diakonia and Social Service Department – Syria’s Office, continues to implement psychosocial and awareness raising programs that aim to strengthen positive parenting skills and effective communication between parents and children.
Within this framework, MECC team organized five- day educational awareness sessions as part of the Safe Family Program for caregivers of the students previously targeted in 9th grade remedial classes in the city of Jaramana and its surrounding areas.
The five-day sessions targeted both fathers and mothers, during which participants learned about the concept of positive parenting and the developmental stages of children.
They also received training on a range of mechanisms that enhance effective communication skills with their children and help them solve problems in positive ways, with the aim of raising awareness and enabling them to deal better with their children and families.
One participating father said: “The way I deal with my children has changed. I have become calmer with them and now solve problems through dialogue. My children have become my friends after they used to fear me and hide when I returned home. I am so grateful to you for helping repair and strengthen my relationship with my children.”
