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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more