Background

Layan, an 8-year-old girl, struggled with enuresis during group activities at the psychosocial support center. This challenge caused her embarrassment and isolation, and she began avoiding group games for fear of being ridiculed by her peers. The psychosocial team also noticed reduced self-confidence and ongoing tension during activities.

Intervention

• Supportive one-on-one sessions to understand the psychological factors behind the issue and to build a sense of safety and confidence.
• Parental guidance to avoid scolding and to use positive reinforcement strategies.
• Creating a safe environment at the center by advising facilitators not to draw attention to any incident in front of others.
• Gradual involvement in simple group activities, with encouragement and praise for every positive participation.
• Behavior modification using a reward system so that Layan is rewarded for self-regulation and confident participation.

Results

• After one week of regular follow-up, incidents of enuresis during activities stopped.
• Her self-confidence increased, and she became more engaged and interactive with her peers.
• She began taking on simple leadership roles within the group (such as distributing materials or leading games).
• She expressed her happiness, saying: “I’m not afraid to join in anymore; I’m just like my friends.”

Final Outcome

Layan’s experience transformed from a source of anxiety and embarrassment into an inspiring success story in humane and professional support for children with mild psychosocial needs. Through psychological support and appropriate behavioral intervention, she overcame her challenge, strengthened her self-confidence, and was fully integrated with her peers.