The Ukrainian Experience of Implementing the “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” Programme During the Russo-Ukrainian War

Abstract

The aim of this article was to present information on the implementation of the “Children and War. Teaching Recovery Techniques” programme in Ukraine under wartime conditions. The research demonstrated that the programme functioned effectively both during the period of relative stabilisation following the initial traumatic event (2014-2021), and during the active phase of the war (from 2022). The analysis of feedback and statistical indicators also confirmed the positive psycho-emotional impact of the programme on children. As a result of the research, it was established that the programme combined local experience with national coordination and international implementation, enabling the provision of assistance in offline, online, and blended formats, which allowed for reaching children in the challenging conditions of war and mass migration. The obtained results can be used by psychologists, educators, and social workers to organise effective psychosocial support for children and families in zones of armed conflict.