Inventory of Trauma-Informed Approaches in Ukraine

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Project


The Project is designed to collect and share information about where and how trauma-informed approaches are being used across different service systems in Ukraine. It will identify stakeholders, , type of initiatives and how they are aligned with the key assumptions from SAMHSA.

This study has been developed under the supervision of the Health Federation of Philadelphia (HFP) which possesses significant expertise in the field of trauma-informed approaches and application. The data collection and creation of an inventory is being carried out by the Philadelphia Team of the Ukraine Public Health System Recovery and Resilience (PHS R&R) 2022-2027, a project overseen by PACT. The Team, includes the Health Federation of Philadelphia, the College of Public Health at Temple University and Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University.

Identifying Stakeholders

Stakeholders and experts who can provide Ukrainian public health professionals with information, knowledge, and skills on TIA (reaching out to hidden champions).

Collected Resources

Identified initiatives were sorted into separate domains (education, healthcare, social system) using inclusive criteria where trauma was addressed through the TIA prism.

SAMHSA's Assumptions

Assessing the extent to which TIA projects in Ukraine align with SAMHSA's four key assumptions for TIA (Realize + Recognize + Respond + Resist)

Inventory


This study of Trauma-informed approaches in Ukraine will be shared through an inventory, updated monthly, that classifies identified initiatives as belonging to one of the following domains:

Education

Healthcare

Social System



Education

  1. (NationalUkraine Children’s Action Project (UCAP) is supporting by providing free online course: The impact of trauma and how it affects behavior and learning: what teachers should know
  2. (National«Травмапедагогіка для українських шкіл» - це освітній проєкт, який виконується в співпраці громадських організацій «Dialogue for Understanding e.V» (Німеччина) та «Агенція розвитку освітньої політики» за підтримки Міністерства закордонних справ Німеччини упродовж 2023-2025 рр. Мета травмоінформованої педагогічної допомоги полягає в тому, щоб спочатку розпізнати в дитини глибокі психологічні рани та зрозуміти їхнє походження, і на другому етапі вжити заходів для емоційної та соціальної стабілізації постраждалої дитини чи підлітка.
  3. (NationalGoGlobal Ukraine supported by Finn Church Aid (FCA) – Finland's largest international aid organization – cтворений на одноіменній концепції MH4U. У цьому посібнику використано напрацювання проєкту «Психічне здоров’я для України», а саме: «Концепція школи, чутливої до психічного здоров’я», «Універсальний тренінг з психічного здоров’я» та «Медіагайд з психічного здоров’я».
  4. (National"Implementation of a trauma-informed approach in civic education" is a Project lead by the public organization "Incubator of Democratic Initiatives". The project is aimed at the countries of the Eastern Partnership (Azerbaijan, Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine), which have experienced significant social, economic and political upheavals in recent years.
  5. (NationalTrauma Informed Care for Ukrainian Schools. Group of Ukrainian experts designed program seminars on TIC for Ukrainian schools. It is 63-page program with more than 60 practical exercises to help teachers in their work with traumatized children.
  6. (National)The program is accompanied by PowerPoint presentations, a portable methodology instrument “Teacher’s resource assistant”. Project is supported by German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt).
  7. (NationalIntroduction To Trauma-Informed Practices by Childhood Education International is offering their self-paced micro-course, in partnership with the Center for Learning in Practice, to all practitioners looking to increase their understanding of trauma and trauma-informed practices (1-2 hours course).
  8. (Kyiv regionТренінг для співробітників Факультету «Застосування травма-інформованого підходу в навчанні здобувачів освіти» факультету педагогічної освіти Київського столичного університету імені Бориса Грінченка. В рамках проєкту «Травма-інформоване навчання студентів: інноваційно-педагогічні практики, супровід, підтримка» (період реалізації: 2023-2027рр.).

Healthcare

  1. (NationalICRC UKRAINE launched training on trauma-informed care through online sessions co-organized with the Swedish Red Cross.
  2. (Kharkiv regionПроєкт «Запровадження пілотного травмо-орієнтованого підходу до ментального здоров’я, психологічної підтримки та медіації» реалізується Харківським національним університетом імені В.Н.Каразіна в межах програм Дитячого фонду ООН (ЮНІСЕФ). Компонент проєкту «Травма-інформовані підходи у покращені догляду» спрямований на посилення охорони психічного здоров’я дітей, у тому числі тих, хто перебуває в альтернативних закладах; оптимізацію підтримки психічного здоров’я дітей на рівні громад Харківської області, розвиток компетенцій у відповідних фахівців, інтеграцію такого виду підтримку до комплексного пакету соціальних послуг, які надаються на рівні громади.
  3. (NationalUkraine National Identity through Youth (UNITY) Activity by Making Cents International. The Project is implemented in collaboration with the IREX in the framework of the Program «Dreaming & Acting», financially supported by USAID. Training of the Trainers’ guidebooks on Trauma-Informed Approach. Guideline developed: Applying a TraumaInformed Approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Activities. (second link)
  4. (Lviv regionТренінг «Травма-інформований підхід в роботі» для представників ГО реалізовується SUPERHUMANS Center. Мета: розвинути навички ефективної взаємодії та комунікації з постраждалими внаслідок війни. Курс складається з двох блоків: 1)Теоретичний блок: розкриття суті травма-інформованого підходу. 2) Ворк-шоп: розробка плану інтеграції принципів травма-інформованої допомоги в повсякденну роботу.
  5. (NationalSane Ukraine Program, a Trauma-Informed Intervention on the Frontlines. The Sane Ukraine program provides trauma-informed interventions for teachers, soldiers, and medical professionals, and training in administering these mental health interventions to non-mental health professionals. Thus, Sane Ukraine offers one model of preventative psychological care and psychoeducation, representing the first layer of a multi-tier model of psychosocial, community-based support.
  6. (NationalTrauma Support Ukraine by Stichting Safe & Sound. Trauma-Sensitive Support in Acute Crisis Situations is seen as a subset of trauma-informed care. The project's team is a coalition between Safe & Sound, Sounds of Change and Trauma International. They provide direct, long-term and specialized training in trauma-sensitive support to Ukrainian, Dutch and German professionals involved in the care and support of Ukrainian people during and after the war with russia. Goal: to equip these professionals in order for them to support the Ukrainian people trauma-sensitively, and by doing so build their resilience and prevent the possible impact.
  7. (NationalHeal Ukraine Group (HUG) is designing a TIC curriculum for incorporative delivery for all practitioners who participate, regardless of specialty. The TIC curriculum include teaching of definitions, screening techniques, language and history taking, review of signs and symptoms, neurophysiology, case review.

Education

  1. (Kharkiv regionПроєкт «Запровадження пілотного травмо-орієнтованого підходу до ментального здоров’я, психологічної підтримки та медіації» реалізується Харківським національним університетом імені В.Н.Каразіна в межах програм Дитячого фонду ООН (ЮНІСЕФ). Компонент проєкту «Травма-інформовані підходи у покращені догляду» спрямований на посилення охорони психічного здоров’я дітей, у тому числі тих, хто перебуває в альтернативних закладах; оптимізацію підтримки психічного здоров’я дітей на рівні громад Харківської області, розвиток компетенцій у відповідних фахівців, інтеграцію такого виду підтримку до комплексного пакету соціальних послуг, які надаються на рівні громади.
  2. (NationalUkraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Activity by Making Cents International. The Project is implemented in collaboration with the IREX in the framework of the Program «Dreaming & Acting», financially supported by USAID. Training of the Trainers’ guidebooks on Trauma-Informed Approach. Guideline developed: Applying a TraumaInformed Approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Activities. (second link)
  3. (NationalSane Ukraine Program, a Trauma-Informed Intervention on the Frontlines. The Sane Ukraine program provides trauma-informed interventions for teachers, soldiers, and medical professionals, and training in administering these mental health interventions to non-mental health professionals. Thus, Sane Ukraine offers one model of preventative psychological care and psychoeducation, representing the first layer of a multi-tier model of psychosocial, community-based support.
  4. (NationalTrauma Support Ukraine by Stichting Safe & Sound. Trauma-Sensitive Support in Acute Crisis Situations is seen as a subset of trauma-informed care. The project's team is a coalition between Safe & Sound, Sounds of Change and Trauma International. They provide direct, long-term and specialized training in trauma-sensitive support to Ukrainian, Dutch and German professionals involved in the care and support of Ukrainian people during and after the war with russia. Goal: to equip these professionals in order for them to support the Ukrainian people trauma-sensitively, and by doing so build their resilience and prevent the possible impact.

Social System

  1. (NationalPocket Project developed an applied Trauma-Informed Leadership online course, offering a multi-sector, interdisciplinary approach, spreading both acute psychosocial support and trauma-informed approaches to young adults in Ukraine. With main focus on group support and development of trauma-informed culture in Ukraine, Pocket Project is offering 1:1 sessions for those in need.
  2. (NationalPartnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) is CHEMONICS International project, developed to supports initiatives that integrate trauma-informed approaches and provide activities. Specific focus on embedding women’s voices in decision making, planning, and implementing.
  3. (National: 12 regionsProgramme “Trauma Informed Youth Work" has been implemented for 4 months by the Council of Europe Project “Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase II” in cooperation with the Council of Europe Project “Internal Displacement in Ukraine: Building Solutions. Phase II” and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine. The programme includes the training for the trainers and implementation of educational programmes in the communities in accordance with the content of the Guide. The Programme “Trauma-Informed Youth Work” involves youth workers from twelve regional and local youth centres of different ownership forms. (second link)
  4. (NationalProject "Ukraine Without Orphans". World without orphans (WWO) HOPE Groups provide evidence-based parenting tips and trauma-informed care to small groups of Ukrainian women and men for ten weeks, empowering them to better care for themselves and their loved ones. The mission is to unite the efforts of caring people, organizations, and churches that work with a common goal - to reach all orphans with real care.
  5. (NationalLIFESONG for Orphans. A new Trauma Care Center in Western Ukraine - to make trauma-informed care available to orphans, vulnerable families, and ministry leaders in Ukraine and Poland experiencing the physical and emotional devastation of war.
  6. (National"Caring for Care" Project by SOFT tulip - a unique partnership of Dutch service providers for people with disabilities, elderly, and psychiatric patients joining forces to support countries where there is a great need for improvement of care. SOFT tulip is currently working in Ukraine.
  7. (NationalUkraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Activity by Making Cents International. The Project is implemented in collaboration with the IREX in the framework of the Program «Dreaming & Acting», financially supported by USAID. Training of the Trainers’ guidebooks on Trauma-Informed Approach. Guideline developed: Applying a TraumaInformed Approach to Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning Activities. (second link)
  8. (Lviv regionТренінг «Травма-інформований підхід в роботі» для представників ГО реалізовується SUPERHUMANS Center. Мета: розвинути навички ефективної взаємодії та комунікації з постраждалими внаслідок війни. Курс складається з двох блоків: 1)Теоретичний блок: розкриття суті травма-інформованого підходу. 2) Ворк-шоп: розробка плану інтеграції принципів травма-інформованої допомоги в повсякденну роботу.

Four "R"s Assumptions
of Trauma-Informed Care


1

Realize

the widespread impact of trauma and understand potential paths for recovery. Understanding how trauma can affect individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

Recognizing that trauma can impact mental health and substance use dissorders and often obstruct acheivements of desired outcomes. Being aware that trauma is integral to all human service sectors.

2

Recognize

the signs and reactions of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with the organization.

Recognizing signs of trauma through:

  • - Screening and assesment
  • - Supervision practices
  • - Workforce development
  • - Employee assistance
3

Respond

by fully integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures, and practices.

4

Resist re-traumatization

Knowing how policies, parctices, and interventions can interfere with the well-being of staff and clients as a result of inadvenertly triggered traumatic experience.

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