Psychological assistance

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to mass displacement, loss of homes, traumatic events, and prolonged stress for children and adults. A particularly vulnerable group is the children of internally displaced persons (IDPs), who often lack adequate psychological support, live in uncertainty, are isolated from their former social environment, and suffer from symptoms of anxiety, fear, aggression, or depression.

Without timely intervention, the consequences of these injuries can have a significant impact on their mental health, education, social adjustment, and future lives. The parents or guardians of these children often lack the resources or skills to provide support or seek help from professionals.

To provide children, internally displaced persons, large families, and older adults in the city of Kamianske with accessible, free psychological and psychosocial support for a period of 5 months, in order to:

1. Reduce stress and anxiety through regular individual and group counseling sessions.
2. To improve the emotional resilience and self-regulation skills of the target groups through thematic training sessions.
3. Create a safe and supportive space with a welcoming atmosphere and informational resources.

Upcoming Events

1. Art and play sessions for children.
   Twice a month, a child psychologist leads art therapy and educational games with projections—a total of ten sessions designed to help children work through their fears and develop emotional intelligence.
2. Trips to the horse farm.
   Over the course of five months, there will be sixteen trips (an average of just over three trips per month) with groups of fifteen children. Therapeutic interaction with horses under the guidance of a psychologist boosts self-esteem and provides a positive sensory experience.
3. Support groups for adults.
   <\ Small groups of internally displaced persons, parents of large families, and retirees meet ten times a year (twice a month), where participants learn self-regulation techniques and provide each other with moral support.
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4. Individual counseling.
   Two psychologists are available three times a week and will conduct approximately 360 individual sessions to help clients reduce anxiety, process traumatic experiences, and develop strategies for coping with stress.
5. Information Campaign.
   Five online resources (posts or videos) offering practical advice, along with printed flyers, provide information about free assistance and basic self-help techniques.