{"id":14259,"date":"2025-11-09T23:08:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-09T21:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tavidraugi.lv\/2025\/11\/09\/uzsak-mobilas-smilsu-terapijas-projektu-latvijas-regionu-bernu-atbalstam-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T21:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:12:53","slug":"uzsak-mobilas-smilsu-terapijas-projektu-latvijas-regionu-bernu-atbalstam-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tavidraugi.lv\/en\/2025\/11\/09\/uzsak-mobilas-smilsu-terapijas-projektu-latvijas-regionu-bernu-atbalstam-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Sand Therapy Project Launched to Support Children in Latvia\u2019s Regions"},"content":{"rendered":"

The charity organization \u201cTavi draugi\u201d together with Systemic Psychotherapy Center Ltd. has launched a unique project \u2014 \u201cCreation of a Mobile Sand Therapy Cabinet and Provision of Sand Therapy in Latvian Regions.\u201d On September 29, a project presentation event was held at Lape\u0146u Street 23 to introduce this unique initiative to a wider audience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Since summer, the project has been implemented by the organization in cooperation with sand therapy specialists Daira Jonase and Ilze \u017dilde from the Systemic Psychotherapy Center. This summer, the mobile sand therapy cabinet has already provided support to children in Zemgale, completing the first stage of the project \u2014 over three months, 15 children in Lapme\u017eciems, Zemgale region, received therapy. Starting in October, the work will continue in Vidzeme, in Trik\u0101ta parish, Valmiera municipality.<\/p>\n

Daira Jonase, sandplay therapy specialist, explains:
\n\u201cThe selection of the target group for the mobile sand therapy project was done in cooperation with municipal social services, associations, and school social workers who work with victims of violence. For three months this summer, we worked with children in the Zemgale region, in Lapme\u017eciems, while also supporting and cooperating with parents and educators. We are pleased with the responsiveness of municipalities and educators, who appreciate the opportunity to help children and improve their quality of life in the long term.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the beginning of October, the mobile sand therapy cabinet will move to Vidzeme, Trik\u0101ta, where it will continue operating until the end of 2025. Project activities are planned until July 2026, providing support also to children in Kurzeme and Latgale. In total, the project aims to support at least 60 children and adolescents.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn parallel with the support that \u2018Tavi draugi\u2019 provides to Ukraine, we continue to look for ways to help those in need here in Latvia. The creation of a mobile sand therapy cabinet is one way we can, with professional involvement, help children and young people in places where access to psychological support and specialists is limited. This is an innovative project on a Baltic scale, and we hope to develop it further to reach a wider scope across Latvia,\u201d
\nsaid Ulvis Noviks, head of Tavi draugi.<\/p>\n

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The project \u201cCreation of a Mobile Sand Therapy Cabinet and Provision of Sand Therapy in Latvian Regions\u201d is implemented within the framework of Measure 4.3.6.4 \u201cDevelopment and Implementation of Support Instruments to Strengthen Family Functionality\u201d, funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the state budget.<\/p>\n

Project implementation period: 21.04.2025 \u2013 31.07.2026.
\nTotal project cost: \u20ac115,135.04, of which ESF Plus contributes \u20ac97,864.78 (85%) and state budget funding \u20ac17,270.26 (15%).<\/p>\n

Media coverage of the presentation event:<\/strong><\/p>\n