The program of psycho-emotional stabilization and renewal was developed by the NGO "Tourist Ukrainian Family" and tested as a result of three years of work with families who have suffered serious trauma due to war and other difficult circumstances.

This program is aimed at restoring the psycho-emotional state of families who have suffered as a result of war, in particular, families of internally displaced persons and families of fallen soldiers.

 

Program format: 6-day family tourist camps in picturesque corners of Ukraine, where participants have the opportunity to regain strength through various activities, art therapy, nature therapy and individual consultations with psychologists.

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The goal of the program is to help families who have experienced serious traumas restore emotional balance, strengthen relationships in families and teach them how to effectively cope with stress. We pay special attention to mothers with children, because they often bear the main burden of psychological stress.

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The program includes:

- Tourist activities: walks in the forest, hiking (up to 1200 m), kayaking and rafting on the rivers Southern Bug, Desenka, Dniester. Participants will be able to enjoy nature, feel peace and harmony, and also strengthen their physical health.

- Art therapy: creative classes with clay, making mandalas, creating wind-up dolls, drawing and music therapy. Each class helps participants express their emotions, tune in to positivity, and find inner balance.

- Nature therapy: using natural elements, such as forest, water, mountain landscapes, to reduce stress and restore psycho-emotional state. Practices such as forest therapy (shinrin-yoku), water therapy, horotherapy, and sun therapy create an ideal environment for recovery.

- Psychological support: sessions with psychologists, where participants can freely express their experiences, receive tools for emotional regulation and recovery. Psychoeducation and support in groups help to strengthen inner peace and restore self-confidence.

- Children's program: animation events, quests, board games and other outdoor activities are provided for children, allowing them to relieve stress and return the joy of childhood.

 

The results of the program are confirmed by psychodiagnostic methods, which show a significant decrease in the level of anxiety and depression among participants.

Scientific articles dedicated to the Program:
- OVERCOMING TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES OF CIVILIAN POPULATION BY MEANS OF ART THERAPY (

№ 1 (2024): Slobozhanskyi Naukovyi Visnyk. Series: Psychology)

- https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=7901137726653274&set=pcb.7901138033319910

The NGO "Tourist Ukrainian Family" invites families who have experienced difficult times of war to use our program to restore strength, stabilize their emotional state and strengthen family relationships.

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In the summer of 2025, the methodological manual "Psycho-emotional stabilization and renewal. Technologies for working with families who experienced traumatic experiences during the war" was published. This manual will be useful to practical psychologists, art therapists, and organizations that care about the mental health of Ukrainians.