Author:
Mariia Kucova
In 2024, 60 families with severe experiences of war participated in the “Camp+” psychological rehabilitation program. The project was developed by psychologists from the “Voices of Children” Charitable Foundation.
Over the course of three weeks, mothers and their children stayed in a hotel in Truskavets, where they attended group and individual therapy sessions with psychologists, engaged in calming practices, attended psychology lectures, and participated in various workshops.
This year saw three sessions of the program.
The weeks were filled with emotions that will help us move forward. We laughed, we cried, we learned a lot of new and useful things, and most importantly — we got some rest. I was able to open up a little and realized I need to take better care of myself,
said participant Olena.
said participant Olena.
I was able to focus more on my inner well-being, discover my strengths and sources of support — like calmness, friends, the drive to keep going, and the ability to cope with stress,
added participant Viktoriia.
added participant Viktoriia.
The designers of the program carefully considered participants' needs. Initially, during the early stages of Russia's invasion, specialists focused on helping individuals recover from shock and adjust to new living conditions. Now, their work addresses the long-term effects of chronic stress and the deep impact of traumatic experiences.
Losing loved ones, having them taken captive or going missing, suffering from injuries and concussions among men on the frontlines, living under occupation, and facing destroyed homes — which, for many, means shattered lives — all contribute to prolonged psychological trauma. This leads to mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, and severe psychosomatic conditions in both children and adults,
explained psychologist Ruslana Moroz, who developed the program.
explained psychologist Ruslana Moroz, who developed the program.
Let’s remember that the previous “Camp+” program was approved and recommended for publication by the Academic Council of the Ukrainian Scientific and Methodological Centre of Applied Psychology and Social Work.
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