Family

Extended Registration for the Strong Families Program

Due to increased interest from families, we are forming an additional group in Sarajevo to participate in the Strong Families program. We invite families who wish to improve their parenting skills and support the healthy development of their children to register for participation in the Strong Families program. The program is designed to support parents in managing everyday stress and strengthening family relationships. Through professionally guided activities, parents/guardians and children will have the opportunity to develop skills that contribute to better communication and understanding within the family. The program is intended for families with elementary

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Call for Participation in the Strong Families Program

We invite families who wish to improve their parenting skills and contribute to the healthy development of their children to apply for participation in the Strong Families program. The program is designed to support parents in managing everyday stress and strengthening family relationships. Through professionally guided activities, parents/guardians and children will have the opportunity to develop skills that foster better communication and understanding within the family. The program is intended for families with elementary school-aged children, and multiple children from the same family may participate. More information about the program can be found here. The

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International Day of Families: Building a Safe and Supportive Family Environment Together

The International Day of Families, observed worldwide each year on May 15, is an opportunity to reflect on the crucial role that families play in the development of individuals and society as a whole. This day aims to raise awareness about the importance of stable, functional, and connected families, as well as to encourage society to support families facing various challenges. The family is the first and most important community where we learn values, develop emotional bonds, and build a sense of security and belonging. In a time when families are increasingly confronted with social,

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Prevention in the Family Environment – A Path Toward a Healthier Bosnian-Herzegovinian Society

On May 8, 2025, in Sarajevo, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE held a conference titled Prevention in the Family Environment – A Path Toward a Healthier Bosnian-Herzegovinian Society. The goal of the conference was to present the results of the implementation of the evidence-based prevention program Strong Families, which the Association NARKO-NE has been implementing in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2020 in cooperation with partner organizations. Another aim was to bring together professionals from various institutions and organizations working with families in order to exchange experiences, discuss challenges and best practices, and provide mutual

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We Trained a New Group of Educators for Stronger Families in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Strong Families is a program designed to empower parents/guardians to better cope with the challenges of raising school-aged children, with the goal of improving relationships among all family members. Since 2020, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE has been implementing this program in Sarajevo Canton in cooperation with other partner institutions and organizations. At the same time, the Association has been training professionals from other communities and cities who work with children and families, in order to reach as many families as possible across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The program is also being implemented in Breza,

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Strong Families – Training for New Program Facilitators Held in Sarajevo

There are various factors that can lead to the development of addiction. In many cases, poor family relationships are a common trigger for the emergence of different addictive behaviors. The first patterns of behavior are adopted within the family, and if the foundations for the development of a healthy child’s personality, one that can resist pressure and face life’s challenges, are not established there, the risk of developing an addiction increases. The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE has recognized the importance of quality family relationships as a key protective factor in preventing addiction. This is

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Dobrodošli u program Snažne porodice

Želite saznati kako se efikasnije nositi sa svakodnevnim stresom?Rado biste unaprijedili svoje roditeljske vještine za lakše nošenje s izazovima u odgajanju djece? Ako ste na oba pitanja sebi odgovorili potvrdno prijavite se za učešće u programu Snažne porodice, osnažite sebe i svoju djecu i unaprijedite mentalno zdravlja svih članova porodice. Vrijednost programa Snažne porodiceUčešćem u programu Snažne porodice unapređujete porodične vještine i prevenirate rizične oblike ponašanja kod svoje djece.Efekti ovog programa potvrđeni su provedenim studijama prije i poslije izvođenja programa u preko 30 zemalja svijeta. Do sada se preko 200 porodica na području Kantona Sarajevo

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Learning and Growing – The Strong Families Program Implemented in Ilijaš and Kakanj

As part of the Strong Families program, a cycle of activities with families in Ilijaš and Kakanj was carried out during November and December 2023. Through the Strong Families program, the skills of parents/guardians and children are strengthened, and 12 families in Ilijaš and 16 families in Kakanj successfully strengthened their family relationships and mutual interaction. Program coordinator Alma Hadžiskakić continuously contributes to the quality of program implementation, as evidenced by the parents who participated in the program: Thank you to the leaders of the Strong Families program, especially to Alma, because after her advice,

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Poziv za učešće u programu “Snažne porodice”

Pozivamo porodice koje žele poboljšati svoje roditeljske vještine i dobrobit svoje djece da se prijave za učešće u programu Snažne porodice. Program je osmišljen da pomogne odraslima kako da se izbore sa vlastitim stresom i nauče najbolje pomoći svojoj djeci. Vrijednost programa Snažne porodice Program Snažne porodice odnosi se na unapređivanje porodičnih vještina i prevenciju rizičnih oblika ponašanja kod djece. Efekti ovog programa potvrđeni su provedenim studijama prije i poslije izvođenja programa u više zemalja svijeta. Struktura Programa Snažne porodice Prva sedmica: Pripremna sesija za roditelje/staratelje (Razumijevanje snaga i stresova) Druga sedmica: Paralelne sesije za

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Snažne porodice: zajedničkim snagama možemo pokrenuti svijet

Nakon edukacije i praktičnog treninga koji su prošli uposlenici i uposlenice ustanova socijalne zaštite u Kantonu Sarajevo počela je implementacija programa Snažne porodice. Prva ustanova koja je realizirala program je KJU Dom za djecu bez roditeljskog staranja Sarajevo. Uposlenici i uposlenice, koji su prošli ranije navedeni trening, tri su sedmice tokom decembra, kroz tri sesije (10., 17. i 24.12.) radili s odgajateljima i djecom u Domu i tako prenijeli naučeno znanje. Voditelji i voditeljice sesija bili su Džubur Ismir, Saudin Đurđević, Samira Puzo i Sanela Šehić. Samira Puzo, stručna saradnica i školska odgajateljica, te voditeljica

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