"Children of Fallen Soldiers" — Online Psychological Support Groups by NGO Vazhlyvi
A child joins a weekly online group with a psychologist (camera on). The program runs for 4 months (16 sessions). At least 2 months must have passed since the loss. Apply via a form.
- Age
- 7–15 yrs
- Cost
- Free — Безкоштовно
- Applications
- Always open
- Format
- Online
- Where
- Online
- Organiser
- NGO "Vazhlyvi" (Important)
Who can apply
- Age 7–15 yrs
- Children of defenders
Programme
A 4-month program of free psychological support for children who lost a family member serving in the Ukrainian armed forces. Classes are held as weekly online groups with a psychologist — 16 sessions in total.
Format and Schedule
- Format: online meetings with camera on, 1 hour per session
- Schedule: Saturday (mornings) or weekdays (evenings), once per week
- Group size: 7–8 people
Eligibility
- The child lost one of their parents or a close relative who served in the Ukrainian armed forces
- More than 2 months have passed since the loss
- The child can regularly attend all 16 sessions
What Participants Will Get
- Psychological support in a safe space
- Connection with peers going through a similar experience
- Self-regulation and creative exercises
- Support through the grieving process
Additional Opportunities
Within the project, meetings are also held for parents, emotional assessment of children with recommendations, and educational information about support. There is also an option to join a parent support chat.
Facilitators
Psychologists: Marta Khymko, Natalia Charna, Anna Bondareva, Daryna Venhlinska, Olha Ostashevska, Tetiana Koshel, Alina Zhuravina, Svitlana Dergun, Alina Korchazhova, Yana Lomova