Therapeutic and developmental sessions


The core philosophy of the Solution-Focused Approach

If it works,
do more of it.

If it doesn't work,
do something else.

If it isn't broken,
don't fix it,
don't complicate it.

What we do and what we don't >>

We recognize the client's expertise

We recognize the people we work with as experts (even if the expert is 7 years old).

We fully accept the perspective of both the child and the adult (our client).

We look for what is useful

We look for what is most useful, what works, and what helps, here and now.

We look for exceptions where the problem we are facing does not occur or occurs with less intensity.

We look for those moments when things were better, in order to find answers based on them about what to do now, what to maintain, and what to develop.

We look for what strengthens

We direct our therapeutic efforts toward searching for and strengthening skills, potentials, resources, and so-called exceptions.

When working with children and youth using the KIDS’ SKILLS method, we transform the problem the child is facing into a skill they want to learn.

We do not create hypotheses

We do not create theories describing the causes of a problem (we do not dwell on why things are the way they are).

We do not provide traditional diagnoses

We are not interested in diagnosis in the medical sense. We follow the client and their needs.

We do not claim to know

We do not impose what we consider to be the best solutions or ways of handling a given situation.

Our specialists

All our specialists are practitioners of the KIDS’ SKILLS method and educators trained in the SKILLFUL GROUP method, with extensive experience working with children and youth. Members of our professional team are either certified therapists or in the process of certification in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. They possess many years of experience in developmental and therapeutic work.

Adrian Kowalski
Supervisor of the Polish Psychological Association (no. S110), certified Kids' Skills Ambassador in Poland, Skillful Group method coach, certified Level II trainer of the Polish Psychological Association (no. 473), pioneer of streetwork with marginalized children, youth, and their families in Silesia, specialist in addiction prevention, therapist (in the process of certification) in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, trainer conducting interpersonal communication and social skills training, graduate of the Study of Work with Teenagers. Member of the international organization ASHOKA – innovators for the public good.
Natalia Soja
Certified Kids' Skills Ambassador in Poland, Skillful Group method coach, therapist in the process of certification (graduate of Level I and II Solution-Focused Brief Therapy), educator specializing in resocialization and social prevention (University of Silesia), graduate of postgraduate studies in negotiation and mediation, as well as various courses and training programs: Interdisciplinary Study on Preventing Domestic Violence, Streetworking – an innovative perspective on working with people at risk of social exclusion, Motivational Trainer for children and youth, Mindfulness training, Emotion Regulation Training, Emotional Education in working with young children, Study of Work with Teenagers.
Agata Gemser-Wrębiak
Psychologist (AH), certified Solution-Focused Brief Therapist (no. 122), Polish philologist (Jagiellonian University), certified Kids' Skills Ambassador in Poland, Skillful Group method coach, trainer with many years of experience (Wszechnica UJ), certified ICF ACC coach, graduate of postgraduate studies in social behavior psychology (University of Silesia) and project management (WSE in Krakow), as well as numerous professional development courses, including the Study of Work with Teenagers.
Danuta Pajor
Psychologist, sociologist, psychotherapist (in the process of certification), therapist in the process of certification in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, certified Kids' Skills ambassador in Poland, Skillful Group method coach, one of the first certified social work supervisors in Poland (No. 14/2017), family work specialist, family coach (2008), coach (ICF Coach ACC Certificate 2015), lecturer, trainer, completed a study program on working with teenagers. 
Agnieszka Czajak
Certified Kids' Skills Ambassador in Poland, Skillful Group method educator, SFBT therapist (in the process of certification). Graduate of Level I and II Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Holds a degree in social pedagogy from the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology at the University of Silesia. Key training includes: Study of Addiction Prevention at the Psychoprevention Society in Warsaw, Level I of the "Gniazdo" Silesian School of Trainers, and a study program on working with teenagers.
Sara Szturc
Practitioner of the Kids' Skills method in Poland, Skillful Group method educator, art therapist (Academy of Fine Arts, University of Silesia, and Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice), music therapist (Academy of Music), graduate of Level I and II Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, completed a study program on working with teenagers, psychology student.

Application

Currently, all therapeutic and developmental processes are carried out as part of the foundation's ongoing projects and through individual spots outside of these projects. We encourage you to explore our initiatives and submit your interest in our services via the contact form.

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The development of the Skillful Academy in Poland is supported by the Foundation's strategic partner,
Neo Energy Group.
More about NEG:

As a leading developer and operator of renewable energy sources (RES), Neo Energy Group is deeply committed to sustainable development. The company also engages in social initiatives that not only promote the well-being of children and youth but also build their psychological resilience—a protective shield that is a key element of their health and prosperity. By supporting the ULICA Foundation and its Center, NEG actively contributes to the development of ecopsychology and the ideas of Dr. Ben Furman. It also demonstrates that responsible business and sustainable development are not just about investing in technology, but also in people—especially the younger generation. The innovation embedded in Neo Energy Group's DNA is also evident in the Foundation's activities and the concept it promotes, which uses modern tools to rebuild and strengthen the psychological resilience of children. As a result, children's problems are beginning to be viewed differently. They are becoming processes of learning new skills that help overcome difficulties and initiate the desired change. The accessibility of these initiatives to local communities is further proof that Neo Energy Group understands and takes its social role very seriously, with the power to influence positive change. By supporting the ULICA Foundation, the company joins forces with those working for a better tomorrow, where every child—regardless of where they live—has the chance for healthy development in harmony with the world around them.

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If you have any questions, please contact
Magdalena Tylska
Customer Service Specialist

biuro@fundacjaulica.pl

Phone: +48 512 577 677