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Heal Ukraine
Mental Health support program through community events & online programs tailored for refugees and displaced people.
Scars of War
The ongoing war in Ukraine has deeply affected the mental and emotional well-being of its people. Prolonged exposure to conflict has led to increased stress, anxiety, and trauma among Ukrainian refugees and residents alike. This emotional strain not only affects individual health but also hampers the overall resilience and recovery of the community.
Why It Matters?
Mental health is crucial for personal and communal recovery. Without proper support, the psychological scars of war can hinder social cohesion, productivity, and the ability to rebuild lives. Addressing these emotional wounds is essential for fostering a resilient and thriving society in post-war Ukraine.
How It Works?
HealUkraine is dedicated to offering comprehensive emotional support through a variety of transformative practices:
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Community Events and Workshops: We conduct monthly sessions for women refugees, both online and offline, focusing on stress-relief practices. These sessions aim to teach participants techniques to manage nervous tension and improve mental health.
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Online Course: We have developed a cost-free online course focused on addressing negative emotions through Himalayan Kriya Yoga, which we exclusively representing in Belgium and Ukraine. This course, for the first time in the world offers Himalayan Kriya Yoga to the Ukrainian community.
Research indicates that roughly 9.6 million individuals in Ukraine are at risk of or are currently grappling with mental health disorders
Our Specialists
At the heart of The "Heal Ukraine" Program lies a visionary approach to holistic healing of
mental and physical states as well as empowerment. All of this is implemented with the help of:
Mental Health Education
We carefully gather information and resources dedicated to self-development and holistic well-being, including resilience in the face of adversity. We aim to advocate for mental health, offering practitioners a set of techniques, instruments, and educative materials to choose the most convenient ones. We also work towards more awareness regarding the importance of mental health and reducing the general stigma of the topic.
Yoga Nidra
Sometimes referred to as "yogic sleep", Yoga Nidra is a powerful relaxation and meditation technique known for its numerous benefits, including stress reduction, improved sleep quality, increased self-awareness, enhanced creativity, and deep relaxation. It is usually practiced in a relaxed yoga position, called “Shavasana” (corps pose), where practitioners lie down
on a yoga mate with their eyes closed and their breathing slowed down.
Psychology
Our coaches offer a variety of approaches and methods, as taught by mainstream psychological schools, to understand ones mental state and processes, as well as behavioral patterns. In particular, we strive to deliver the best scientifically proven methods to cope with trauma and stress, at times combining it with other instruments for better and more effective results (see them below).
Thetahealing
By using the meditative (theta) state, thetahealing works with our subconscious mind and helps to work through subconscious automatic beliefs and programs that separate us from the life we want. The main tool used in thetahealing is the “deep digging” technique that helps to find basic conviction, which is the root of a negative state or a problematic circumstance, release it, and help practitioners to see how to grow
from this situation and move on.
Meditations
As an ancient way to relax the mind, meditation has thousands of different variations, starting from guided meditation with an experienced coach to more sophisticated ways of observing body, mind, and emotions in dynamics. Our sessions are directed at exploring and experiencing this art, and learning how to help yourself coping with the negative states at times of need.
Soundhealing
Soundhealing uses crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drums, handpans, and more to create music and sounds that are healing for our body and mind. These sounds trigger a relaxation response in our mind, which helps us to release stress and anxiety, arriving at a state of inner balance and creating beautiful experiences at all levels.
Neurographic Art
Neurographic Art is a form of artistic expression (drawing) designed to stimulate or engage the brain in a way that promotes neuroplasticity (growth
of new neural connections). This technique allows to decrease inner tension and conflict, helping find a way out of problematic circumstances practitioners face.
Access Consciousness
Access Consciousness session allows practitioners to change their destructive thoughts and feelings to get out of negative states and patterns of behaviour. Using hands-on techniques on special points on the head, our coaches help release tension, often caused by physical or emotional trauma, from the body of practitioners, helping them to come to a state of focus and a better understanding of themselves.
Reiki
Rooted in ancient Buddhist traditions, reiki allows practitioners to access higher spiritual energy of themselves – "rei-ki". By experiencing, learning to feel, observe, and absorb this energy from within, practitioners access a disease-free state of being.
Himalayan Kriya Yoga
Kriya Yoga is a transformative practice aimed at awakening our true state of being. By working with the body, breathing, and incorporating elements of “Nada yoga” (sound), practitioners experience calibration of energy at all levels, which leads to enhanced
levels of freedom, joy, and vitality.
Support Circles
Under the guidance of experienced mentors, community practices at KAIVALYA empower individuals to find emotional equilibrium amidst adversity and develop mental resilience. Support Circles is a safe and comfortable space, where participants can share their deepest thoughts and feelings free of judgment and receive emotional support from the group.
Art Therapy
Art therapy workshops catalyze emotional healing and self-discovery, unlocking participants' creative potential and fostering a journey of personal growth and empowerment. This is also the way to relax and communicate with like-minded people after a hard
working week.
Check Our Results!
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We have already held the best quality free-of-charge events for over 120 Ukrainian women refugees.
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We collaborated with 5 experts in Ukraine and abroad.
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Women participants reported a strong increase in their mood and general well-being level, feeling more calm, balanced, and able to navigate through life's challenges with grace, as well as improved their physical conditions.
Starting from summer 2023:
Join Us in Making a Difference
All our events are provided free of charge to refugees, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from the healing power of art without any financial burden.
However, to continue offering these vital programs, we rely on the generous support of individuals like you.
Your donation can help us:
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Expand our programs to reach more refugees in need
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Provide materials and resources for our events
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Train and support our dedicated team of educators and facilitators
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Create a safe and welcoming space for our participants
This program can be adapted to the needs of different communities in response to their specific challenges and we actively invite individuals and organizations to participate and collaborate on this project.