Trauma Relief Support Project Israel
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SUPPORT FOR UKRAINIANS IN UKRAINE AND ELSEWHERE
Solidarity in Times of War - Ukraine
The current War in Israel/Palestine is awakening existential fear, acute grief, despair and trauma. Unspeakable atrocities have left many in a state of deep shock, with many families directly impacted and in immediate need of trauma first aid.
As part of our Global Trauma Relief Project, the Pocket Project is expanding our work to provide a systemic psychosocial response to the profound collective traumatization currently afflicting Palestinians and Israelis.
However, recognizing the levels of pain and trauma and unique needs of both communities, the Pocket Project will prepare separate spaces for Israelis and Palestinians. Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and healing space for all those affected by trauma, regardless of their background or nationality.
The intervention that we propose is a multi-sector, interdisciplinary approach, spreading acute psychosocial support and trauma-informed approaches to the population, and then also to communities, the healthcare system, educational institutions and government.
We aim to prevent a continuing spiral that might take generations to heal by bringing psychosocial support to the situation now. Our teams of therapists offer 1:1 and group sessions with the goal of resourcing individuals and cultivating social stability. We also offer supervision calls and training for therapists and health workers. Through trauma-informed leadership training and consultancy, we support the adaptation and spread of trauma-informed practices and policies, so that communities, organizations, healthcare, education and government can unfold their capacity for trauma-informed care.
The Trauma Relief Support Project is run through donations and volunteer efforts. If you are able to support, please donate here.
Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones. Please help us to understand your needs and wishes as we shape our offerings. *Your data will be anonymous and treated with utmost respect.
1:1 SUPPORT IN YOUR LANGUAGE OF CHOICE
Whether you are are from Ukraine yourself, we invite you to fill out a form below, and you will be paired with one of our professional psychologists or coaches free of charge. Next steps and details for your sessions will be shared in a timely manner.
- Confidential support via Video conference or Chat
- In English & Hebrew
- Free of charge
- Team of 80 professional psychologists and coaches
Next Steps:
- Contact us on Telegram: +380 (95) 788 64 28
- Or fill in the form in your language of choice:
Upcoming Events
Embodiment is the foundation for healing. Without embodiment, we have no instrument to receive the world and to ground the energy that has lifted out in anxiety, fear and trauma. Our body is the instrument that allows the energy to return and become fertile soil for the future.
Embodiment is the foundation for healing. Without embodiment, we have no instrument to receive the world and to ground the energy that has lifted out in anxiety, fear and trauma. Our body is the instrument that allows the energy to return and become fertile soil for the future.
A healing impulse for Ukraine - our collective impact
Every time trauma is healed, we restore a part of our past and make possible a brighter future for ourselves and succeeding generations. We transform separation, othering, and scarcity into relation, interdependence, and abundance.
THOMAS HUEBL, FOUNDER POCKET PROJECT
we Welcome you to our Community,
If you are new to the Ukrainian Support Project, we would love to see you attending our ongoing events. Anyone can request a one-on-one session for themselves or their loved ones, even if they do not have refugee status. Please select the form below and tell us more about the individual so we can serve them better. Inquiries and questions can be made to Daria Yemets, Community Moderator via email: daria.yemets@pocketproject.org
Lastly, we invite you to join the Pocket Project Ukrainian Newsletter to stay connected and informed about other resources and community support available through the Pocket Project:
Daria Yemets
Pocket Project
How to support the trauma relief project:
Would you like to make a donation to support this initiative? The Pocket Project, a non-profit organization, relies on financial contributions to realize Social Impact Projects such as this vital project in Ukraine. We fundraise resources that allow us to contribute to the healing of collective trauma and to reduce its disruptive effects on our global culture. Every donor is an active participant in the realisation of these aims. Your donation will be directly supporting the Ukrainian people who are working with us. We witness this transformation through the eyes of our participants and expert partners, including Oksana, a valued member of our team. This is what she has to say:
“Every time trauma is healed, we restore a part of our past and make possible a brighter future for ourselves and succeeding generations. We transform separation, othering, and scarcity into relation, interdependence, and abundance.”
– THOMAS HUEBL, FOUNDER POCKET PROJECT
Ukraine SUpport Project
We are building a global healing impulse that directs its efforts wherever the need is strong. In 2020, through our Covid Aid Project, we directed our volunteer effort to offer 147 calls in English, German, and Spanish, serving 2515 Participants. Since 2022, we have directed our capacity to support Ukrainians and those supporting Ukrainian refugees.
On February 24th, 2022, the citizens of Ukraine were jolted awake by the loud blasts of bombs and missiles. Unfortunately, the war seems to have no end in sight. A rapid cumulative display of crises is changing all of our lives. The Climate Crisis and Corona, now compounded by the War in Ukraine, is re-awakening hidden trauma layers and leading to increased stress, anxiety, and polarization. If we can anchor ourselves and help ground others, we become more able to stay present and respond appropriately to each situation. So far, we are engaging in four subprojects to bring support to Ukrainians.
Health & Support for Ukrainian refugees - Germany
- We are delighted to announce that the Pocket Project received funding from the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering and from the Alliance4Ukraine in 2023 to enable us to better coordinate our volunteer efforts and to set up an event platform to coordinate Ukraine Support Calls specifically for for Ukrainian refugees in Germany and for volunteers supporting Ukrainian refugees in Germany.
Health & Support for Ukrainians in Ukraine and elsewhere
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Since 1 October 2022 we are offering Ukraine Support Calls not just for Ukrainian refugees in Germany, but for Ukrainians anywhere in the world. The trauma-informed expertise of the facilitators and the safety of well-held, coherent group spaces provides opportunities for those in need to sit together and ground in somatic awareness, deep listening, and inner resilience.
Ukrainian participation in the Trauma-informed Leadership Course II
- We provided spaces for 110 Ukrainians, leading efforts in the fields of psychology, NGOs, education, human rights, and refugees, in our Trauma-Informed Leadership Course II 2022. Around 90% of them are currently in the Ukraine, facing daily challenges. How can they bring trauma-informed leadership and practices to this harrowing experience?
- See more here
Advanced Psychological Training -
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In collaboration with our partner, ARQ, we offered a course on Advanced Psychotrauma to 35 Ukrainian psychologists and therapists. With the understanding that ongoing war creates a special context, this course is designed to help specialists to address consequences of psychotrauma in Ukrainian communities. Three major topics were covered: the effect of war on mental health, sexual violence, and traumatic loss and mourning.
UKRAINIAN PARTICIPATION IN THE TRAUMA-INFORMED women in LEADERSHIP COURSE 2023
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We offered 80+ scholarships for Ukrainian women, that are leading NGOs or hold a leadership position in the fields of psychology, education, social work and other. Aiming to create a caring and supportive community for the women, we are opening Ukrainian Triads, Peer-groups and Integration Sessions.
- See more here
Ongoing supervision and training sessions for the support team
- We support our team of 80 psychologists, therapists and coaches, half of whom are Ukrainian, with the ongoing supervision and training sessions. Since the beginning of the project, we offered 18 supervision sessions, as well as 2 trainings on the fundamental psychological counselling in Ukrainian.
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