LLC Teen Suicide Prevention
Work Exchange Program in Montenegro

Introduction

Teen suicide is a serious problem that needs more focused attention. The public is often either uninformed or misinformed about teen depression, self-harm and suicide. The result is that teens are not receiving the help they need. This special work exchange program has been designed to help fill this need.

From extensive work with depressed, suicidal, self-harming teens, several conclusions can be made:

• There is nothing genetically wrong with these teenagers.
• They do not have chemical imbalances in the brain, as many people currently believe.
• They are highly intelligent, both in IQ and EQ.
• They are highly sensitive. They care about other people.
• They live in invalidating homes and go to emotionally unsupportive schools.
• Their depression, self-harming and suicide attempts are a direct result of their emotionally abusive environments.
• Teen suicide can therefore be prevented by changing their living environments.
• More suicides can be prevented by listening to teens, providing emotional support and helping change their environments than through putting them on medication.

This program takes all of these findings into consideration and offers much-needed help to young people which they can not find anywhere else

Purposes of the Program

• Provide direct, online emotional support to depressed teens

• Help them understand the causes of their depression

• Offer them some new emotional coping skills

• Help them feel less alone

• Be advocates for them

• Provide training to teen volunteers

• Raise awareness of the causes of teen depression, self-harm and suicide

• Provide education about prevention strategies

• Help organize and expand the current teen suicide chat support group network

• Help edit and maintain the program-related websites

What You Will Learn

You will learn

• How to thelp depressed, suicidal, self-harming teens

• How to become an expert listener

• How to show emotional support, acceptance and understanding

• How to manage your own feelings as you listen to their stories

You will also learn

• About yourself

During the program you will have the opportunity to learn about yourself and how your beliefs, self-concept, values and feelings have been shaped by your family and culture.

• About other cultures

Since this program is based in an international youth hostel, you will have the opportunity to learn from travelers coming from many countries around the world.

• How to create web pages like this one

Besides helping teens online, you can help with the teen suicide prevention website. If English is not your first language, you can help translate parts of the site

Program Structure

In exchange for your help, you will receive free accommodation in the hostel. You will pay for your own transportation, food, medical and personal expenses. It is highly recommended to bring your own laptop.

Length

The program length is from 30 to 90 days..

Location

You will be living in Podgorica, the capital Montenegro, which is located on the Balkan Peninsula in Europe. With a population of 140,000 people, it is the largest city in Montenegro and serves as its commerical and cultural center. It is a short one hour drive to the coast of the Adriatic sea, and an equally short distance to the beauty of the Montenegrin mountain region.

Why This Program

There is no other program like this in the world, as it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. You will get a chance to learn from people who are doing unique work in the field of emotions, teen suicide and emotional intelligence. You will also have a chance to live in another culture and have free time to travel around Montenegro and any nearby countries (Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Balkan area, etc.).

You will return to your home country with new skills, new friendships, and new outlooks on life.

The Ideal Volunteer

The ideal volunteer would be someone who

• Is free to travel
• Is under 25 years old
• Is able to speak more than one language
• Is a good listener
• Is open to new ideas and experiences
• Has had personal experience with depression, self-harm or suicide attempts

Application Process

If you are interested in applying, please write us with the following information:

Name, Age, Country

Why you are interested in this program

Notes about yourself including any previous experience with depression or self-harm

Describe any previous volunteer experience

 

For More Information or to Apply

For more info or to apply, please write to

info@come-help.me

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