By Laura Bijnsdorp*Names are changed to protect the privacy of the individuals interviewed. Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their life. Feeling anxious about certain events is…
Fourteen and diagnosed with extreme social anxiety
Return to Happiness
Trauma-sensitive support at schools started after Irma After the devastation of hurricane Irma in 2017, more psychosocial support was needed in schools. This led to the implementation of the Return…
Providing a sanctuary for children
“The first step is believing that you can do better. The second is not listening to others when they say you can’t,” states Jessica Richardson-Lake. As a mother, pastor, teacher…
Sister Basilia Center: providing a safe space
One of the goals of The Sister Basilia Center is to provide a safe place for children with disabilities and to encourage them to express and develop themselves in a…
I have to keep pushing for my children
Despite the abuse Celia and her children experienced from her husband, for a long time she was unable to leave him. After nine years, she escaped to the Crisis Shelter…
Animation: journey to resilience
When dealing with a traumatic experience – such as child abuse or a disaster – resilience plays a major role. But what is resilience and what factors play a role…
Providing online education during a pandemic
“It’s important to first know if your students are safe and provided for, and after that comes the teaching,” says Latisha Brown, teacher at a high school on Sint Maarten….
Changed current affairs Covid-19 pandemic makes attention for children extra urgent
Photo: K1 Britannia volunteers packing food and hygiene packages for vulnerable households that need additional supplies, during the coronavirus related lockdown on Sint Maarten This magazine was created before the…