Avner Dafni's Contact Details

Avner Dafni's Company Details

Rakefet NGO - עמותת רקפת

Rishon LeTsiyon, Center District, Israel • 13 Employees
Nonprofit Organization Management

RAKEFET- NONPROFIT FOUNDATION FOR SOCIALLY ANXIOUS AND SHY YOUTHRakefet operates social groups with two goals: expanding the participants' social circle; and practicing social abilities via exposure to challenging social situations, both in formal settings (the group's sessions), and non-formal ones (cafes, bowling etc.)Another project is an educational project in schools called "Quiet Revolution". Volunteers give a presentation about the beauty and potential of quiet kids, to the challenges they face and how we can help them realize their potential.Rakefet's groups are facilitated by pairs. One of the pair is an adult who's dealt with social anxiety; the other is a professional from a relevant occupation: a psychologist, social worker, or school counselor. In the meetings, the atmosphere is light and humorous. We practice public speaking in its various forms, using many of the drills from the adults' group. We go to places like cafes and bowling alleys, enjoying each other's company in non-formal settings. The group serves as a support group and a social group. Our groups are not defined as therapeutic because our teens don't necessarily need to be cured from anything—they just need the proper setting to practice their social skills and to meet peers who share their temperament and sensitivities.