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15.05.2026
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Two Years of Support and Thousands of Stories: Key Achievements of the Zhytomyr Resilience Center

The war has fundamentally reshaped Ukrainian society, introducing constant anxiety for loved ones, forced displacement, painful losses, and deep fatigue accumulated over the years into every household. In this reality, preserving mental health has become just as critical as maintaining physical well-being. The demand for qualified psychosocial aid grows daily, requiring concrete and systematic solutions. […]

28.04.2026
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Experience Transforming the System: Zhytomyr Resilience Center at the National Forum in Kyiv

Psychosocial support for Ukrainians remains a key focus of the BGV Charity Fund. Two years ago, the Fund established the Resilience Center in Zhytomyr, and today its practices are being integrated into the national framework. Recently, Kyiv hosted a major event—the National Forum of Resilience Centers—which brought together over 450 professionals representing more than 250 […]

20.04.2026
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More Confidence and Less Anxiety: “Parenting Without Stress” Course Concludes in Zhytomyr

The Resilience Center has successfully concluded another cycle of the “Parenting Without Stress” program. This course provided participants with a safe space to honestly evaluate their upbringing methods and reframe their relationships with their children. The program combined solid theoretical foundations with practical interactive exercises, equipping parents with new tools to navigate daily challenges. The […]

03.03.2026
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Resilience Center’s final session for military recovery group

The Resilience Center hosted the final session of a recovery group for service members, dedicated to the challenges of psychological readaptation. Guided by psychologists Liliia Sokoliuk and Kateryna Kyriienko, participants journeyed from overcoming internal tension to achieving emotional stability. The program was designed as a comprehensive blend of classic training sessions and active rehabilitation methods. […]

01.03.2026
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“Stress-Free Parenting” course launches for Zhytomyr parents

A new group has launched at the Resilience Center as part of the “Stress-Free Parenting” course, designed to support parents and strengthen family bonds. The initial sessions focused on creating a trusting atmosphere and exploring the foundations of secure attachment, which is essential for a child’s mental health. Participants examined the specifics of developmental crises, […]

25.02.2026
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Resilience Center and “YaMariupol”: how displaced women found inner resources through art therapy

The Resilience Center, in cooperation with the “YaMariupol. Zhytomyr” team, hosted a supportive session for internally displaced women titled “A Moment for Yourself: Creating Resource and Strength.” The meeting focused on finding internal pillars and the ability to maintain resilience during times of significant life changes. The program combined heartfelt dialogue, meditation practices, and symbolic […]

18.02.2026
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How the Resilience Center specialist team maintains its own resilience

The Resilience Center has launched a series of regular team meetings focused on professional support and preventing emotional burnout. The Head of the Center, Liliia Sokoliuk, introduced these sessions as a mandatory part of the workflow, recognizing that high-quality community aid is impossible without the internal stability and cohesion of the staff itself. During the […]

15.02.2026
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Resilience Center: community members trained in first psychological aid skills

The Resilience Center hosted a series of workshops for local residents focused on the fundamentals of First Psychological Aid (FPA). Due to the high volume of interest from the community, the organizers held two separate sessions to ensure every participant could acquire essential knowledge and practice stabilization techniques in a supportive environment. The training sessions […]

13.02.2026
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Inner Strength Program: Resilience Center teaches psychological balance in Zhytomyr

As part of the “Inner Strength: Path to Self” program, the Resilience Center held a practical workshop focused on restoring psychological balance. Participants worked on identifying personal pillars of support, selecting self-affirmation words, and finding individual resourceful images that help maintain resilience during challenging times. A special highlight of the meeting was the art therapy […]

10.02.2026
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Resilience Center: psychology students from Polissia National University gain practical insights

The Resilience Center hosted a professional dialogue with first- and second-year psychology students from Polissia National University. Moving away from traditional lectures, the Center chose an open “Q&A” format, allowing future specialists to focus on the real-world challenges they will face in today’s demanding environment. During the session, participants discussed the role of a psychologist […]