“…More specifically, clients highlighted observable positive changes in their self-esteem, self-regulation skills, and motivation, adding that these changes were reflected firmly in their relationships with family members, peers, and colleagues in their workplace. Similar to these findings, other studies have shown positive significant relations between perceived and exemplified levels of motivation and resilience (Benson et al, 2011;Manrique-Millones et al, 2021;Uka et al, 2021). On the other hand, improved interpersonal relations were the main highlighted outcome from the participants' point of view, while better intra-and interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation, as well as improved communication approaches, were linked to social competencies as internal and family as external Positive Youth Development Assets (Benson et al, 2011;Ismail et al, 2015;Manrique-Millones et al, 2021).…”