War makes our children grow up too fast. Dad is at the front, and Mom is at work. The child is independent, responsible, and seems calm outwardly. But he doesn’t sleep well and constantly thinks about the fact that Dad is at war. There has been no news from him for two weeks. A feeling of fear comes instead of worry.

Olesia Piyuk, a psychologist at our Community center, is often asked such questions. She uses the program Healing Mind and Body (The Center for Mind-Body Medicine) to support children and adults traumatized by war.

What does this program give the victim?
✔ Emotional tension decreases
✔ Balance restores
✔ Anxiety and despair decrease
✔ Self-care skills form

Olesia adapts the program to each client, which helps to overcome stress and worry. The psychologist works with children along with parents. Adults learn to reduce the impact of traumatic factors and overcome the consequences of chronic stress to improve psychological comfort in the family.

Remember: mental health care is not a luxury but a necessity, especially in times of war. If you or your children need support, don’t hesitate to ask for help.
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Consultations are conducted within the program Complex Psychological Assistance to Children and Families Affected by War. It is implemented within the USAID project Development of a Sustainable Public Health System with the support of PACT. It aims to provide psychological support to displaced persons — adults and children who have experienced trauma.