Group Psychological Support Program for Women Affected by War
A joint initiative of the Olena Pinchuk Foundation and the NGO “Institute of Process-Oriented Work in Ukraine”, with scientific and methodological support provided by the Institute of Social and Political Psychology of Ukraine.
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Free of Charge
2 MONTHS
Cost:
Duration:
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АНКЕТА УЧАСНИЦІ ПІДТРИМУЮЧИХ ГРУП
АНКЕТА УЧАСНИЦІ ПІДТРИМУЮЧИХ ГРУП
For Ukrainian women who have been indirectly impacted by the devastating consequences of war and are living under ongoing emotional stress.
WHO IS THE
PROGRAM FOR?
REGENERATION?
01
If you have faced the challenges of war but feel that others are more deserving of support than you are
02
If you have been forced to live far from home and cope with life’s challenges on your own
03
If the war has intensified conflicts within your family, workplace, or community
04
If you are feeling emotionally exhausted from helping others through your profession or volunteer work while continuing to care for your family
05
If you are waiting for a loved one to return from military service or captivity
Please note that participation in REGENERATION is not recommended for individuals who are currently in the acute aftermath of a traumatic experience, as the program is primarily delivered through online group sessions
WHAT WILL
YOU GAIN FROM
THE PROGRAM?
The program is based on process-oriented and body-oriented psychotherapy approaches that have proven highly effective in:
- preventing the development of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) caused by prolonged exposure to war-related stress;
- restoring emotional resilience, inner resources, and overall mental well-being.
Emotional Stability
Improved emotional well-being and stability, along with a stronger sense of resilience and confidence in your ability to cope with challenges under any circumstances
Professional
Guidance
Guidance
Access to professional support from highly qualified specialists during critical moments and periods of emotional strain caused by war.
Practical Tools & Techniques
Practical exercises and self-regulation techniques for managing stress at different levels of intensity.
A Safe Space
An opportunity to share your experiences openly without fear of judgment or criticism.
Community Support
A sense of belonging to a supportive community that remains connected even after the program has ended
DURATION:
HOW THE
WORKS
PROGRAM
FORMAT:
Online groups of up to 30 participants via Zoom, facilitated by two specialists.
SCHEDULE:
Two sessions per week.
The schedule is determined before the start of the program in coordination with the facilitators of your group.
The schedule is determined before the start of the program in coordination with the facilitators of your group.
EACH SESSION INCLUDES:
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before the program begins
This helps participants track changes in their emotional well-being over time and better understand the program’s effectiveness.
As part of the program, participants complete psychological assessments at several stages:
during week 7
02
03
upon completion of the program
six months after completion
04
ASSESSMENT:
Assessments are conducted through the Healthy Mind platform — an innovative digital solution designed to support mental well-being through comprehensive psychological screening. The platform identifies over 95% of common psycho-emotional conditions (based on DSM-5 classifications, including disorders that can be self-reported).
Average completion time: up to 8 minutes.
Participants receive detailed insights into different areas of their mental well-being, along with personalized recommendations for self-care and emotional support.
Average completion time: up to 8 minutes.
Participants receive detailed insights into different areas of their mental well-being, along with personalized recommendations for self-care and emotional support.
INTERNATIONAL
FACILITATORS
The program was developed in collaboration with leading international experts who have years of experience working in conflict zones and addressing post-traumatic stress
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/Australia/
Alan Richardson
M.Ed, MSoc, SC (Master of Education, Master of Social Science), psychologist, psychotherapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 40 years of experience working with relationship issues and the consequences of violence.
Former President of the IAPOP (International Association of Process-Oriented Psychology).
Mentor of the IAPOP diploma program, psychologist, facilitator, conflict resolution specialist, curator, and educator.
Actively involved in research on the effectiveness of counseling in the areas of grief, loss, and trauma, and provides professional consultation across a wide range of fields.
Lecturer at several Australian universities and international Process Work training institutes in Australia and India. Conducts supervision for various counseling agencies in Brisbane.
Former President of the IAPOP (International Association of Process-Oriented Psychology).
Mentor of the IAPOP diploma program, psychologist, facilitator, conflict resolution specialist, curator, and educator.
Actively involved in research on the effectiveness of counseling in the areas of grief, loss, and trauma, and provides professional consultation across a wide range of fields.
Lecturer at several Australian universities and international Process Work training institutes in Australia and India. Conducts supervision for various counseling agencies in Brisbane.
/United States/
Gary Reiss
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 40 years of professional experience.
Author of more than ten books covering a wide range of topics for both mental health professionals and individuals interested in personal growth and inner development.
Much of his professional career has been devoted to working with people affected by military conflicts, including the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. He is the founder of the “Stories of Peace” initiative, dedicated to supporting civilian populations in conflict zones.
Author of more than ten books covering a wide range of topics for both mental health professionals and individuals interested in personal growth and inner development.
Much of his professional career has been devoted to working with people affected by military conflicts, including the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. He is the founder of the “Stories of Peace” initiative, dedicated to supporting civilian populations in conflict zones.
/Poland/
Bogna Szymkiewicz
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 40 years of professional experience.
Holds a PhD in Psychology and serves as a lecturer at the Institute of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Warsaw.
Author of the book “Altered States of Consciousness: Pain, Anger, and the Unconscious Use of Power in Relationships.”
Collaborates with Gary Reiss on the “Stories of Peace” initiative, which focuses on supporting people living in conflict-affected regions and war zones.
Holds a PhD in Psychology and serves as a lecturer at the Institute of Applied Social Sciences at the University of Warsaw.
Author of the book “Altered States of Consciousness: Pain, Anger, and the Unconscious Use of Power in Relationships.”
Collaborates with Gary Reiss on the “Stories of Peace” initiative, which focuses on supporting people living in conflict-affected regions and war zones.
/Slovakia/
Boris Sobko
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, clinical psychotherapist, trauma therapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 20 years of professional experience.
His work focuses on trauma and the impact of collective trauma within communities and diverse professional groups.
His work focuses on trauma and the impact of collective trauma within communities and diverse professional groups.
/Spain (Catalonia)/
Neus Andreu Monsech
Lawyer and human rights advocate, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology with more than 20 years of professional experience.
Co-founder and Director of Fil a l’Agulla, an organization that works with schools, government institutions, community organizations, businesses, local communities, individuals, and couples to facilitate change processes, particularly during times of crisis.
The organization successfully applies process-oriented methods to issues of gender equality, justice, conflict resolution, and collective systems support.
Co-founder and Director of Fil a l’Agulla, an organization that works with schools, government institutions, community organizations, businesses, local communities, individuals, and couples to facilitate change processes, particularly during times of crisis.
The organization successfully applies process-oriented methods to issues of gender equality, justice, conflict resolution, and collective systems support.
/Greece/
Lili Vassiliou
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 25 years of professional experience.
She has extensive experience working with panic attacks and has dedicated much of her professional career to addressing issues related to racism, xenophobia, and homophobia.
Following the 2005 London bombings, she worked with affected communities and has continued to support refugees in refugee camps, helping them cope with psychological challenges and adapt to difficult circumstances.
She has extensive experience working with panic attacks and has dedicated much of her professional career to addressing issues related to racism, xenophobia, and homophobia.
Following the 2005 London bombings, she worked with affected communities and has continued to support refugees in refugee camps, helping them cope with psychological challenges and adapt to difficult circumstances.
/Greece/
Lena Aslanidou
Social psychologist with more than 30 years of professional experience and a Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology.
Much of her professional career has been dedicated to relationship dynamics, child psychology, and working with families and refugee communities.
Much of her professional career has been dedicated to relationship dynamics, child psychology, and working with families and refugee communities.
/Greece/
Alexandra Vassiliou
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, and psychotherapist with more than 30 years of professional experience.
Member of the faculty of Process-Oriented Psychology training programs in Greece and internationally, including Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy.
Provides training, supervision, and team-building support for professionals working in non-governmental organizations that assist people seeking shelter, migrants, and refugees in Greece.
Member of the faculty of Process-Oriented Psychology training programs in Greece and internationally, including Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, and Italy.
Provides training, supervision, and team-building support for professionals working in non-governmental organizations that assist people seeking shelter, migrants, and refugees in Greece.
/Greece/
Vera Pardi
Psychodrama therapist who works with individuals and groups and serves as an educator in adult learning programs in Greece and internationally.
She collaborates with universities, foundations, and non-governmental organizations, and actively supports community theater projects involving marginalized groups.
Co-founder of the Social Theater Dialogue initiative. She provides training for educators working with refugee and migrant students at institutions including the University of Athens, the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus, and public schools in Athens and on the Greek island of Lesbos.
She collaborates with universities, foundations, and non-governmental organizations, and actively supports community theater projects involving marginalized groups.
Co-founder of the Social Theater Dialogue initiative. She provides training for educators working with refugee and migrant students at institutions including the University of Athens, the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus, and public schools in Athens and on the Greek island of Lesbos.
/United States/
Lane Arye
PhD, Diplomate in Process-Oriented Psychology, psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, educator, and supervisor with more than 40 years of professional experience.
One of the most experienced practitioners in Process-Oriented Psychology, he has worked extensively in support of United Nations projects in Kosovo and the Balkans, conducted significant work on issues of antisemitism in Germany, and addressed complex social and conflict-related challenges in California.
One of the most experienced practitioners in Process-Oriented Psychology, he has worked extensively in support of United Nations projects in Kosovo and the Balkans, conducted significant work on issues of antisemitism in Germany, and addressed complex social and conflict-related challenges in California.
Why This
Program
Matters
Registration is required. Group capacity is limited to ensure high-quality support from our facilitators.
According to official data, more than 90% of Ukrainians living under wartime conditions experience at least one symptom of anxiety-related disorders, yet only 2% seek professional help
31% do not consider their mental health challenges important enough to address.
experience at least one symptom
seek professional help
do not consider their mental health concerns important
- Increased sense of support and trust in others
- Greater self-awareness and connection with themselves
39,3%
- Reduced feelings of isolation
21,5%
- Improved inner resilience and emotional stability
Participants also reported:
Reduction in feelings of threat, emotional exhaustion, and trauma-related re-experiencing
Reduction in anxiety symptoms
In 2025–2026, a study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the REGENERATION group psychological support program among women affected by war.
The findings demonstrated significant improvements in participants’ psycho-emotional well-being in both online and in-person groups.
The findings demonstrated significant improvements in participants’ psycho-emotional well-being in both online and in-person groups.
Regeneration — is a psychological support program whose effectiveness is supported not only by participant outcomes, but also by academic research.
56,2%
Research Findings:
32%
Reduction in depressive symptoms
PROGRAM
EFFECTIVENESS
36,4%
CONFIRMED
22,9%
RESEARCH-
Conducted with the participation of:
The study was funded by the Olena Pinchuk Foundation. Organizational support was provided by the Hryhorii Skovoroda Institute of Process-Oriented Work in Ukraine and the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine. Academic support was provided by the Institute for Social and Political Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine and the Healthy Mind project.
The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institute for Social and Political Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine (Approval No. 9-IH042025, 2025). All participants provided informed consent.
The research protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Institute for Social and Political Psychology of the National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine (Approval No. 9-IH042025, 2025). All participants provided informed consent.
PARTICIPANT
TESTIMONIALS
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