Grief therapy
Recovery of human capital of Ukraine
Date of the Forum:
26-27 September, 2024
Who was this forum for:
Practicing Psychologists
For all psychologists working with the bereaved and aimed at deepening their knowledge on the subject of grief to effectively help those suffering from loss during the war.
Experts and Researchers
For those who have already contributed to the study of the psychology of grief and sought to share current knowledge and developments, research results, and original approaches in this field.
Social Sector Professionals
For those specialists interested in new methods and ways to restore the psychological health of Ukrainians against the backdrop of traumatic war events and related losses.
What participants gained from the Forum:
- A valuable set of current knowledge and skills on the topic of grief and severe loss from leading experts from Ukraine and other countries around the world.
- Experience of professional discussions, exchange of thoughts, ideas, methodologies, and discussion of real cases.
- Updating practical tools for working with the bereaved in real therapy during the war.
- A certificate from the International Association of Psychologists on working with grief and severe loss for participating in the Forum.
Forum Speakers
The International Forum "Grief Therapy. Recovery of human capital of Ukraine" involved leading experts—national and international professionals with significant theoretical and practical experience in the field of grief psychology.
Larysa Rybyk
A Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences. Head of the International association of psychologists for grief and bereavement.
Volodymyr Medvediev
Professor of the Department of Legal Psychology at the National Academy of Internal Affairs, Doctor of Psychological Sciences
Valérie Rosoux
Director of Research at the Belgian Foundation for Scientific Research (FNRS)
Andreas Maercker
PhD, MD University of Zurich, Switzerland Dept. of Psychology
Forum Topics
At the Forum “Grief Therapy. Restoring Ukraine's Human Capital”, we were able to focus on the most pressing topics that are key to preserving the mental health of Ukrainians, studying and implementing effective methods of psychological support and recovery of people who have suffered losses amid the military confrontation.
Grief therapy services to children and young people with complicated grief reactions
Experience working with integrated and systematic volunteer, peer-to-peer grief support
An association between grief and empathy
Social Support for Drug-related Bereavement
Impact of suicide bereavement
Psychological support of military personnel and veterans
Нow was it:
The forum “Grief Therapy. Restoring Human Capital in Ukraine” is a forum of informative presentations from leading experts, deep immersion in current topics in the field of grief psychology, lively energy of speakers, new professional contacts and communication in a friendly circle of like-minded people.
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Testimonials:
Larysa Rybyk
Psychologist, Head of the International Association of Psychologists for Grief and Bereavement, organizer of the Forum, Ukraine
The war continues. And since the first days of the war, I have been saying that psychologists are at the forefront of the nation's psychological health. It depends on you what Ukraine will be like. Because you, despite the fact that you are also in these terrible conditions, must endure and save the health of Ukrainians. You have a very big responsibility. And this forum was created to support you, to give you tools, to hug you and to realize that together we can do it.
Andreas Maercker
Clinical psychologist, international expert on mental disorders related to post-traumatic stress, co-director of outpatient clinical services at the University of Zurich, Switzerland
I am very touched by the opportunity to be in your country and to experience this situation up close. I see the suffering. And I see that you are facing deaths in your families and among your loved ones. I am glad that I can make a contribution. There are dozens of grief interventions. Some of them are universal, pan-cultural. They can be used in any country in the world. And some of them are particularly good and suitable for Ukraine.
Oleksandra Boychuk
Head of the Department of Health of Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Administration, Ukraine
Our society is currently experiencing a turning point when talking about your problems, your grief and misfortune should not be shameful or inaccessible. The culture of psychological therapy should be accessible and make it clear that you are not alone with your grief.
Valérie Rosoux
Director of Research at the Belgian Foundation for Scientific Research FNRS, Belgium
I would like to acknowledge the psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers in Ukraine. Because thanks to you and your work, the impact of the war will be reduced, it will be weakened. The work you are doing is extremely important. It is crucial.
Geert E. Smid
Professor, MD, PhD, psychiatrist, professor of psychotrauma, loss and grief at the University of the Humanities in the Netherlands, represents the National Center for Psychotrauma ARQ, the Netherlands
The problem we're discussing during the war is the problem of loss. We often look at this problem through the prism of grief because someone has died. But we often forget about people who have gone missing. And this is an unambiguous loss. With an ambiguous loss, there's no farewell and no body. Therefore, there's an urgent need for informational, practical, and emotional support for relatives of the missing. And such support must be available throughout the entire period of searching for the missing person.
Oksana Chaika
Clinical psychologist, pathopsychologist, Ukraine
The war in Ukraine presents society with many challenges. One of them is the rehabilitation of our servicemen, specifically with the aim of preserving their mental health. Many questions have arisen that we are forced to address. How do we provide help to someone who has experienced war? What do we actually know about war?
Denys Diachenko
Priest of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, officer of the military chaplaincy service at the National Academy of the State Border Guard Service, Ukraine
What we will be looking at is the psychological impact of religion on a person. In Ukraine, religious issues remain at a fairly significant level. The significance of religion has even grown since the start of the full-scale invasion. If we talk about religion at the moment of loss, first and foremost, it allows people to continue loving.
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