By Marija Saric | Project Coordinator
Wings of Hope continues to be actively engaged in the field of psychotherapy and counseling, operating within its comprehensive multi-systemic integrative model of service delivery. This model involves collaboration between a diverse team of professionals, including psychiatrists, physiotherapists, social workers, pedagogues, teachers, and legal aid experts. The Foundation's unique approach has garnered attention from adult clients and has contributed to an increasing number of children participating in psychotherapy and counseling sessions.
The multi-systemic integrative approach offered by Wings of Hope distinguishes it as a preferred choice over public institutions, which often struggle to meet the overwhelming demand for mental health services. Furthermore, Wings of Hope extends its services to individuals who may lack insurance coverage or fall into legal gaps, as the standardization and recognition of psychotherapy is not universally established. Consequently, there remains a high demand for the services provided by Wings of Hope.
In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Wings of Hope swiftly adapted to offer crisis intervention hotlines. This initiative was initiated due to the surge in demand and the limited availability of expertise in the region. Following the pandemic, Wings of Hope has continued to provide this vital service, although other organizations have also joined in offering crisis intervention support. Consequently, there has been a reduction in the number of crisis intervention calls. However, individuals continue to seek psychosocial support to address the enduring effects of the pandemic and other non-pandemic-related crises.
Our team comprises fifteen (15) psychotherapists, each equipped with training and experience in various therapeutic modalities, including Gestalt psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Child Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapy, and Systematic Family Therapy. Additionally, a psychiatrist is an integral part of our network, providing comprehensive psychological support that is unparalleled in the Sarajevo Canton and beyond. With society gradually reopening post-lockdowns prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, only 10% of our clients are currently receiving therapy online.
In our work with children, we often encounter complex cases involving psychosis, which significantly complicates the psychotherapeutic process. Children with psychosis are initially diagnosed by a psychiatric clinic in Sarajevo before seeking assistance from Wings of Hope. However, collaborating with psychiatric clinics presents challenges, as there are only two child psychology specialists in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Adolescents frequently present with Borderline Personality Disorder, depression, and suicidal tendencies. Young adults commonly struggle with Borderline, Anxiety, and Depressive Personality Disorders. Furthermore, many individuals experience Adjustment Disorders with anxiety, which hinders their ability to function normally, particularly in situations involving new challenges. Among adults, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSS) are the most prevalent issues encountered during therapy sessions.
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