Ukraine
Trauma Relief Project
Ukraine
Trauma Relief Project
Resilience Ukraine – Стійкість Україна
Become a Resilience Circle Facilitator
What does Pocket Project do in Ukraine?
We are building a global impulse for recovery that directs our efforts where the need is greatest. Since 2022, we have focused on fostering a culture that incorporates trauma-informed practices, offering group and individual support sessions as well as training in psychological resilience, which has helped establish a system of mutual support among Ukrainian youth.
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Our History and Achievements
On February 24, 2022, the lives of all Ukrainians changed. The war remains a reality to this day. There is an urgent need for safe spaces where we can come together to share our shared experiences. Learn more about our work in our annual reports.
Resilience Circles
Resilience Circles are safe groups characterized by an atmosphere of peer support, where participants are encouraged to share their experiences, receive emotional support, and develop stress management skills.
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Join a free peer support group designed to help you improve your stress management skills and build psychological resilience through meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.
In the Circles of Resilience, you’ll discover practical tools for overcoming stress, trauma, and uncertainty, while fostering a deep sense of belonging and community.
Sign up for the circle that resonates with you and take the first step toward strengthening your emotional well-being in a safe space for connection.
Receive psychosocial support
If you feel you need free, confidential individual or group support, please fill out the form below.
We will get you in touch with one of our support team members. You will be notified of the next steps and details of your sessions as soon as possible.
Services are provided by a professional psychologist for Ukrainian youth (ages 18–35).
News and Community
Join our ever-growing community to stay informed about upcoming opportunities, events, and programs.
Join our Telegram group to become part of the largest network of leaders in Ukraine who incorporate trauma-informed approaches into their work.
If you have any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to Daria Yemets, Care Manager, via email: info@pocketproject.org
Our Team
Daria Yemets
Project Manager
Oksana Ruda
Strategic Advisor
Anton Holosha
Project Assisstant
Yaryna Kaplunenko
Supervisor
Natalia Sosnovenko
Psychologist
Svitlana Korolchuk
Psychologist
Victoria Lisovska
Psychologist
Mariana Zubko
Psychologist
Marina Pastushenko
Psychologist
Olena Savenko
Psychologist
Iryna Omhovytska
Psychologist
Natalia Chyzhychenko
Psychologist
Hanna Maksymchuk
Psychologist
Lina Beschastna
Psychologist
Olena Ratynska
Psychologist
Key components
Supporting resilience
Individual and Group Counseling:
Providing access to professional counseling and therapeutic services for young people to help individuals and groups process trauma and develop healthy coping strategies.
Community support networks:
Creating Resilience Circles to provide support within communities and foster mutual aid, understanding, and collective healing.
Support for those who support
Professional workshops: Providing educational opportunities for the therapeutic team to establish a continuous learning process and foster a sense-oriented professional community.
European and Ukrainian supervision: Providing regular monthly supervision for the team to create a space for relaxation and communication, with the opportunity to ground and process both personal and professional experiences.
Resilience and Self - Regulation Training
Mindfulness and Stress Relief Techniques: Teaching skills such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques to help people manage stress and improve emotional regulation.
Empowerment workshops: Conducting workshops aimed at developing emotional resilience, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening participants’ sense of self-efficacy.
Globality and Community Building
International support networks: Connecting Ukrainians with communities around the world, offering free online education and online support from coaches and therapists.
Partnership initiatives: Partnerships with Ukrainian organizations, community centers, and non-governmental organizations to implement and adapt international best practices to local contexts.
Key components
Supporting resilience
Individual and Group Counseling: Providing access to professional counseling and therapeutic services for young people to help individuals and groups process trauma and develop healthy coping strategies.
Community support networks:
Creating Resilience Circles to provide support within communities and foster mutual aid, understanding, and collective healing.
Support for those who support
Professional workshops: Providing educational opportunities for the therapeutic team to establish a continuous learning process and foster a sense-oriented professional community.
European and Ukrainian supervision:
Providing regular monthly supervision for the team to create a space for relaxation and communication, with the opportunity to ground and process both personal and professional experiences.
Resilience and Self-Regulation Training
Mindfulness and Stress Relief Techniques: Teaching skills such as mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques to help people manage stress and improve emotional regulation.
Empowerment workshops:
Conducting workshops aimed at developing emotional resilience, boosting self-esteem, and strengthening participants’ sense of self-efficacy.
Globality and Community Building
International support networks: Connecting Ukrainians with communities around the world, offering free online education and online support from coaches and therapists.
Partnership initiatives:
Partnerships with Ukrainian organizations, community centers, and non-governmental organizations to implement and adapt international best practices to local contexts.