Gain strength from care and companionship.
Stay with Me is a non-profit social service organization dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and other special educational needs (SEN).
We empower our members to improve their physical coordination and cognitive development through structured physical training, various forms of art therapy, holistic developmental programs, and expert nutritional assessments accompanied by ongoing follow-up. Our approach fosters growth within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Furthermore, we are deeply committed to the well-being of families and caregivers, offering emotional support and companionship to help them cultivate strength and stability.
Purpose and Mission
Mission
Let us collaborate to cultivate an inclusive environment that promotes growth, balanced development, and comprehensive care for individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and other special educational needs (SEN), as well as their families or caregivers. This initiative should encompass all dimensions of physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
Vision
We offer a comprehensive range of services designed to support individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and other special educational needs (SEN). Our programs include structured physical training, motor coordination exercises, art therapy, and cognitive development initiatives, all integrated with expert nutritional assessments and ongoing follow-up to foster holistic growth. Additionally, we provide emotional support services for our members and their families or caregivers. This includes regular sessions with emotional therapists, group sharing activities, and various programs aimed at cultivating a nurturing network built on mutual encouragement and support. Furthermore, we advocate for increased public awareness and understanding of individuals with Down syndrome, autism, and other special educational needs (SEN). Our goal is to promote more inclusive and comprehensive support policies and services throughout society.
Core Value
Recent data indicates that one in every six children has special educational needs (SEN), yet the current support systems remain markedly insufficient. Many social service organizations tend to concentrate on static activities, often overlooking the critical importance of dynamic physical development. In response, Stay with Me advocates for the enhancement of programs that focus on physical training, motor coordination, art therapy, and cognitive development for our members. Additionally, we provide regular nutritional guidance and dietary support, along with ongoing assessments to ensure that each member comprehends their progress clearly. Caregiver support is another essential focus of our center. In recent years, many families have faced significant tragedies, often stemming from the immense pressure placed on caregivers who provide round-the-clock care for their loved ones. This continuous strain can lead to the neglect of their own emotional well-being, sometimes resulting in depression. To address this issue, Stay with Me has established dedicated emotional support services and a variety of activities, including regular sessions with therapists, interactive group sharing, art therapy, and interest-based workshops. These initiatives foster interaction and mutual support among members. We firmly believe that cultivating positive community connections and promoting a balanced lifestyle are vital for enhancing mental well-being.
Activity Sharing
Special Education Needs (SEN) Group: 'Art Therapy Training - Clay Art'
『Art Therapy Training – Clay Art』
Through clay art therapy, we assist individuals with special educational needs (SEN) in enhancing their brain, eye, and hand coordination. This holistic approach promotes balanced development across the body, mind, and intellect, while also fostering confidence.
Our art therapy sessions are designed as family-oriented parent-child activities specifically for SEN families. In addition to providing training for participants, these sessions promote effective communication between parents and children, nurturing mutual support and care.
Emotional Support Counseling Group: The Three-Step Approach to Self-Reconstruction
Stress, depression, negativity, social anxiety, lack of confidence, and feelings of helplessness are challenges that many of us face.
Through mind-body-spirit therapy and art therapy, this small group fosters connections among friends who are navigating similar emotional struggles. We support one another, share our experiences, and express our feelings, enabling members to adopt various roles that promote communication, encouragement, and mutual appreciation. Participants often express a profound sense of shared journey, recognizing that they are not alone in their challenges.
Emotional Support Group: ‘The Three-Step Self-Reconstruction Process’
- Re-understanding Yourself From a New Perspective
- Loving Yourself
- Embracing Yourself
Course Objectives: Enhance self-confidence, promote self-acceptance, facilitate self-healing and transformation, increase self-worth, and explore different facets of oneself.
Through group interaction and dialogue, the facilitator tailors on-the-spot transformation and therapy to meet the unique needs of each member. This approach fosters:
- Mutual Companionship
- Building Together
- Not Alone
Sharing how to cope with negative emotions.
The mentor guides group members to use their own preferences and strengths to distract themselves from negative emotions:
Self-Improvement Emotional Healing Group: Old Clothes Redesign Class
Redesign Concept: Continuously Implemented in Life and Emotions
Decluttering, Letting Go, and Detachment
*Decluttering → Unnecessary Excess
*Discarding → Redundant and Negative
*Leaving → Continuously Troubling
**Preserve the valuable, reorganize, repair, and unleash your hidden abilities and creativity. By redesigning old clothes into new products, they are given a new role and a second life.**
Thus, discovering creative potential, mastering hand-sewing techniques to heal life’s wounds and negative emotions, enhancing self-worth and the belief in self-transformation…
“Redesign your second life”
Art Therapy Interest Classes
Through art therapy classes tailored specifically for teenagers and students, we aim to harness artistic interests as a catalyst for personal growth. During adolescence—a pivotal period for self-identity development—we offer a safe, non-judgmental environment that encourages students to explore their inner worlds through visual art.
Our courses integrate professional psychological guidance with a variety of creative activities, including painting, clay modeling, collage, fluid dynamics, and mandala painting. These activities provide students with an emotional outlet, helping them navigate the pressures of academic life. By engaging in the creative process, students learn to identify and transform negative emotions, thereby enhancing their emotional regulation skills.
We emphasize that “the process is more important than the result” in artistic expression. As students witness their ideas come to life, they not only refine their artistic appreciation but also experience a sense of accomplishment. This journey fosters a robust self-identity and cultivates self-confidence from within.
