Grow Your Vision
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Vision
We create opportunities for young people to act, connect and discover their strengths.
Mission
To provide a young person with an experience of relationships in the community, where he would feel accepted and valuable, learn social skills, engage in meaningful activities, get to know himself and thus discover opportunities to integrate into the fields of education, social and labor market.
History
While working with children and young people in the fields of education, health and social care, we have observed those who do not find their place in a group, whose behavior tells us how angry, scary and sad it can be when you feel insecure, lonely, not capable of anything. While working, we discovered how important the feeling of belonging to a group is for everyone, we saw how young peoples eyes light up after overcoming challenges on hikes or when creating a garden in the schoolyard, we heard how important it is to discover that you are special and can dream in your own way.
We dreamed of creating a place and community experience where we could see everyones needs and find opportunities to meet those needs.
We dreamed of a place away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where the best allies can be nature, plants and animals that do not judge you by intelligence, beauty or strength, but only by how much attention you given to them.
We discovered such a place in Senas Strūnaitis village, in the premises of a former school. Here we want to invite especially those who are looking for community to belong, who want to know themselves and their powers better.
We want to share discoveries and experiences, so we gladly accept invitations and come to your backyard to spread ideas of community and inclusion.
Our Team
Kristijonas Žičkus
Psychologist/ Manager
I believe that in a safe and supportive environment, everyone can overcome challenges, grow and blossom. I work with groups of children, youth and adults mainly in the field of education. It is important for me to establish a reliable relationship with the participants and to look for experiences together that would help to get to know each other and themselves, to discover everyones strengths. I also provide consultations on career management issues.
Eglė Kuraitė – Žičkė
Psychologist/ Supervisor
I provide consultation for staff who work with children and young people experiencing difficulties, and who often feel exhaustion, helplessness, or insecurity in their work. They strive to understand the messages hidden behind challenging behavior and search daily for solutions in what may seem like hopeless situations. I know how important it is to offer attention, space, and time for reflection, for strengthening the team, for support, and for seeking conscious decisions. I believe that only in this way can we truly take care of the most vulnerable.
Gabriele Rimkutė
Psychologist
I have completed psychology and sociology studies, "Renkuosi mokyti" program and meditation teacher courses. I focus mainly on creating a connection with myself and others and learning how to create that connection - I learn and teach how to get to know, accept and empathize with myself and others. I gathered knowledge and experience working with people of various ages - from early childhood education and school to adults (mainly parents and educators).
Project Manager
It is important for me to ensure the implementation of projects. I appreciate simplicity. flexibility and I try to find solutions even in the most difficult situations, I am not afraid to choose innovative social solutions.
Ugnė Raščiūtė
Youth worker
I am a social worker, I have been working with youth since 2016. My areas of work: street work, individual counseling, experiential trips, organization of camps.
Ilona Vitkevičienė
Social worker
I care deeply about children and young people who face various challenges in their daily lives. I believe that in social work, the most effective method is building human connection, which helps to find solutions even in the most difficult life situations. Here, at the Therapeutic Farm, I see how important it is for children and young people to have this therapeutic space that allows them to strengthen abilities that are often undervalued or not yet discovered in other environments.
Laura Meilūnė
Vaiva Braškutė
JYouth worker
I believe that experiences can be just as valuable as achievements. The creative process is only one of many ways to explore ourselves and others, yet it feels very close and meaningful to me. That is why art therapy has become an important part of my life — a space where I continue to discover, and where I invite others to use creativity to get to know themselves, to play, to grow, to build relationships with themselves and with others, or simply to experience the process.
Gytis Valatka
Educator / Youth Worker
I am a teacher and an organizer of experiential hikes. When traveling, whether alone or with a group, I value discoveries the most — not only the sights and new places, but also the people I meet and the fellow travelers I share the journey with. What do they say? What stories do they tell? For me, a trip, a hike, or even a day together is truly meaningful when I come away having discovered something new — a story told to myself.
Valdas Stonys
Assistant Social Worker
I have experience working with people with disabilities. I am joining the Therapeutic Farm team because, as someone who has recently moved to the countryside, I see how much closer connection with nature and animals can offer each of us.
Educator / Graphic Designer
I am a teacher, graphic designer, and illustrator. I work with children and teenagers. I believe that diverse experiences help us grow and allow us to better understand ourselves and others.
Vaiva Gradauskienė
Psychologist
I have been counseling children, teenagers and their parents for more than 10 years. In my work, I rely on a psychodynamic approach, which emphasizes the influence of early experiences on our worldview. However, I believe that each new experience and relationship allows the personality to change and grow.