On June 17-19, the “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” training was held in Pylypets village in Zakarpattia region. The training was conducted by experienced trainers of the “Helping Hand for Ukraine” project – Iryna Sukhova and Tetyana Oboyanska. “This is a very beautiful place in Zakarpattia region: picturesque mountains, clean rivers, lush greenery,” says Iryna Sukhova. – And now many IDPs live here. They also were present among the 16 participants of our training. For example, Serhiy is a grandfather who is raising two grandchildren alone. His wife died, the house was destroyed. He is now a mother and a father to his two grandsons. A true friend and mentor. Another participant is Svitlana. She is also a grandmother of two children. Her granddaughter has a serious illness, and they struggle every day not only with despair and fear because of the war, but also with the disease… These two participants came to the training to learn how to be “good parents” during these terrible times. And that evokes great respect.”<\/p>\n
It is interesting that for many participants this was the first training in their lives. Despite this, it has become useful, practical and effective for absolutely everyone. Here are some reviews from our participants.<\/p>\n
Svitlana Shapovalova: “The information was useful and easy to understand. I will use it with my children. Thank you for all the knowledge I received!”<\/p>\n
Serhiy Mitskevych: “Extremely important and relevant topic. I will use it in the family circle for my children and grandchildren. Many sincere thanks to the organizers and specialists of the event. You provided a huge resource of knowledge that we need to raise our children”.<\/p>\n
Iryna Makarenko: “I am a two-time IDP, so the topic of the training was relevant to me personally. The most useful was the calming technique – I had never been able to do this before. I will conduct therapy sessions for my students and children in our Orphanage. Thank you for the high professional level of the trainers!”<\/p>\n
Halyna Kremin: “The whole set of techniques and methods was useful, I worked through my nightmare. I will practice it at the educational institution where I work and, if possible, at the summer camp in Volovets. And I have restored the internal balance a little and enriched my resources. I am very grateful!”<\/p>\n
Iryna Nosenko: “It was useful to work with my memories and dreams, as well as with sound and smell techniques. It was important to hear the reasoning behind what avoidance and arousal are. I liked “I-affirmation” technique. Thank you very much for the “gadget” of knowledge. I received valuable skills and abilities”.<\/p>\n
Natalia Bed: “The topic was relevant because I was able to work out my personal questions and problems that are relevant right now. Practical exercises were the most useful because everyone could be involved in the work “here and now” with his\/he own memories and trauma”.<\/p>\n