"MY FRIEND" - A new program for children of Ukraine

My Friend is an initiative for mental health and psychosocial support, combining elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and emotion-focused therapy. This program provides participants with both physical and mental strategies for recognizing emotions, understanding stress levels, and effectively reducing stress.

My Friend - підтримка психічного здоров'я

Project Results

group sessions from psychologist-facilitators to support emotional and psychological well-being

families participated in the project

mothers received 6 individual consultations with psychologists and psychotherapists

participants spent a weekend in the picturesque Carpathians

children received wonderful "Happy Holidays" backpacks as gifts

Project Information

Project Duration:

November 2024 – February 2025

Partners:

Terre des Hommes Netherlands

Participants:

families with children aged 5-7 from vulnerable categories

MY FRIEND PROJECT PROGRAM

Psychologist-facilitators conducted 12 regular weekly sessions with children and with parents in parallel, for support and recommendations.

Sessions for Children

A program aimed at helping overcome emotions and stress
Use of interactive methods
Support for social-emotional development

Sessions for Parents

Information on ways to support children's emotional well-being
Strategies and resources for overcoming their own stress and problems

Individual Consultations

6 individual consultations for 12 mothers
60 minutes each session with qualified psychologists
Support, advice, and psychological help

Weekend in the Carpathians

Excursion to Kamyanetskyi waterfall
Group psychological session
Art therapy master class
Songs by the fire and entertainment

"Happy Holidays" Backpacks

364 children received gifts
Children's backpack, thermos, blanket
Books, marshmallows, cocoa
Unforgettable winter holidays