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RIDHE strengthens the psychosocial well-being of young people and women in situations of forced mobility in Costa Rica through mental health workshops

RIDHE's Emergency Education program shares his memories that unfold a tapestry of stories, dreams and struggles.

At RIDHE, within the framework of the Emergency Education Program, we reaffirm our commitment to the restoration of the right to education of young people and women in situations of forced mobility in Costa Rica. As part of this effort, we developed three face-to-face activities focused on mental health and psychosocial well-being, benefiting more than 70 program participants, accompanied by the RIDHE health and mental well-being team.

These activities were designed to strengthen the emotional and psychological well-being of the participants, who face multiple challenges derived from their migratory status. Through workshops on stress and anxiety management, spaces for emotional containment and individual support sessions, we promote a comprehensive approach that provides tools to face reality with greater resilience and emotional stability.

During the month of March, we held a series of psychosocial retreats where spaces for meeting, strengthening ties and moments of recreation were provided. This experience facilitated emotional management, increased self-knowledge and the development of interpersonal competencies, promoting greater personal effectiveness and self-management.

As part of these retreats, we implemented the “Rock and Water” psychophysical methodology, an innovative program that has proven to be effective in healing processes and in the acquisition and development of socio-emotional competencies. This methodology provides a safe environment for working on mental health as a fundamental pillar in social transformation processes.

Objectives of the “Rock and Water” program:


✅ Promote the positive development of social and emotional competencies.


✅ Prevent and/or reduce problems in the intrapersonal and interpersonal spheres.

Beyond guaranteeing access to education, at RIDHE we are committed to a comprehensive approach, where mental well-being is key to the full exercise of human rights. By creating safe environments, spaces for emotional care and specialized support, we not only respond to an urgent need, but we set a precedent for the importance of approaching education based on dignity, protection and resilience.