Research study
The project “Helping Hand for Ukraine” conducts the research to study the effectiveness of psychological support programs for children and adults affected by the war in Ukraine. The research has been supported by our partners HOPE worldwide Canada and HOPE worldwide Zurich (Switzerland).
RESEARCH FOCUS AND FINDINGS
The practice of the program “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” in Ukraine (2015–2025) is being studied, along with methods for addressing the consequences of war-related traumatic experiences. The obtained results are summarized and published in professional scientific journals.
ARTICLES
Scientific Perspectives No. 4 (58) 2025
Brief description:
The article analyzes the impact of war on the psycho-emotional state of children, in particular the consequences of traumatic experiences related to war and the risks to mental health. It presents practical experience in applying the program “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” and reveals the specifics of training trainers and conducting group sessions in conditions of military action. Positive changes in the psycho-emotional state of children who received support within the program have been recorded.
Brief description:
The article examines the effectiveness of the program “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” in overcoming symptoms of post-traumatic stress in children during war. It highlights the results of a longitudinal analysis of the dynamics of intrusions, avoidance, and hyperarousal, as well as the features of organizing group work and involving parents. The stability of positive changes in the psychological state of participants even under conditions of retraumatization has been proven. The effectiveness of the methodology as a tool for preserving the mental health of the nation in conditions of prolonged conflict has been confirmed.
Social Work and Society (SW&S) Vol. 23 No. 2 (2025)
Brief description:
The aim of this article was to present information on the implementation of the “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” programme in Ukraine under wartime conditions. The research demonstrated that the programme functioned effectively both during the period of relative stabilisation (2014–2021) and during the active phase of the war (from 2022). Statistical indicators confirmed the positive psycho-emotional impact on children. The programme combined local experience with national coordination and international implementation, enabling assistance in offline, online, and blended formats, which allowed for reaching children in the challenging conditions of war and mass migration. The obtained results can be used by psychologists, educators, and social workers to organise effective psychosocial support for children and families in zones of armed conflict.
