Author: Daniil
Bright Meetings with Mariana Lelyk
Every day we meet different people, communicate, discuss and get inspired. But there are special meetings in life that leave us shining.
We need this light, especially now. That is why the CPH Confidence is launching a series of discussions called Bright Meetings.
They are about meeting unique people – artists, scientists, businessmen, teachers – who are in some way related to the topic of inclusion. Some are raising a child with a disability or special educational needs, others organise theatre festivals or create special routes, and others publish inclusive books. These wonder-people manage to overcome all the difficulties, do what they love, and most importantly, share their light with others, thus multiplying joy and love. How exactly one can do it, what one goes through, what one has to give up and what are the gains? This is what we talk about – sincerely, without pathos, in a safe space.
The first guest of the Light Meetings was a special woman, Olena Osmolovska, a publisher, poet, writer, scholar, founder of the Terra Inclusion nomination of the Coronation of the Word International Literary Competition and the All-Ukrainian Literary Competition for Children and Youth named after Dmytro Ruzhevych. For more than 10 years, despite epidemics, economic crises, and the war, Ms Olena has been publishing books with people with disabilities and special educational needs as the main characters. These books by contemporary Ukrainian authors promote the principles of equality, respect for human rights, and foster a positive attitude towards disability and personal diversity. Because the mission of the publishing house is to create books that will help you better understand yourself and others.
Rev. Taras Valakh – confessor, judicial vicar of the Kyiv Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, head of the Metropolitan Church Tribunal, rector of the Cathedral of the Virgin Mary of Vyshhorod, graduate of the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome, father of three – is another guest of the Light Meetings. Rev. Taras considers working with children and youth to be his special mission, so his church has a Sunday school and a primary school called Kryla (Wings), and regularly hosts youth meetings and youth camps. According to rev. Taras, the church should not only be a place of prayer, but also a place of meeting, sharing and communication.
We also welcomed Solomiya Chubay, a singer, artist, philanthropist, public figure, producer, cultural manager, and mother. Ms Solomiya’s projects are unique in both essence and form, inspiring and presenting Ukraine on the global cultural scene. She is purposeful, strong, outspoken and at the same time tender, loving and sensitive. What is it like for a woman with such a character today? How does it feel to speak publicly about autism? How much strength does a modern woman need to overcome centuries-old stereotypes and remain herself, revealing herself in creativity and motherhood, giving light. We talked about Ms Solomiya’s projects, including Lullabies for Oleksa, about war, mercy, and love.
Olena Hrebeniuk, a Ukrainian opera singer and volunteer, Mykhailo Zhonin, theatre and film actor, volunteer, Olesia Shevchenko, a volunteer and consultant on ASD, also attended our Light Meetings as special guests.
Ongoing.
Station: Me On- and offline psychological help for children, parents, caregivers and social work specialists
Having analysed the beneficiaries’ requests and urgent needs, including those of people from the frontline areas who are in constant stress due to round-the-clock shelling, destruction, and uncertainty, the CPH Confidence launched the project Station: Me in May 2023 with the support of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and financial support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to offer comprehensive psychological assistance and psychoeducation.
The project provides comprehensive support, including consultations with a psychologist, psychotherapist, and, if necessary, a psychiatrist; long-term follow-up; on-line and off-line activities; mobile psychological teams visiting various settlements, even the least accessible ones.
Among other things, the project addresses a very important need – psycho-emotional support for professionals working in the human-human sphere – to strengthen mental health, prevent exhaustion, and restore the resources of those who help others despite everything. Other beneficiaries include families with children under 18 who have lost a breadwinner; children with special educational needs and their parents and caregivers, etc.
Within the project, specialists work on three programmes: “Body. Stabilisation. Resource”, “Working with people who have experienced traumatic events”, and “Training of specialists working with children with special educational needs” (upon their completion, participants receive a certificate). Project beneficiaries can also join webinars, workshops, lectures, and retreats.
Having received qualified psychological support, beneficiaries report improved psychological well-being, newly developed self-help mechanisms and self-regulation strategies, and thus an increased ability to adapt to changed life contexts.
All specialists working in the project have zero tolerance for any forms and manifestations of violence and discrimination, and support compliance with ethical standards. Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The specialists follow the policy of preventing sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, including in the workplace.
To find out more about the project activities, please contact
Poltava regional representative: +38 050 053 76 71
Sumy regional representative: +38 050 053 76 40
Until December 2024
Webinar: The system of social services
When parents have access to resources, services and social support, they are more likely to choose a life path that leads to normalisation.
We invite parents and family members of people with disabilities; persons with disabilities; specialists, volunteers of social projects to the webinar “The system of social services”
11 July 2024 at 19:00, Zoom platform
Host – Larysa Tatarinova, master of social work, deputy director of the centre of social services of Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, human rights activist, lawyer, board member of the NGO “League of Social Workers of Kyiv”.
Participants of the event will learn
– the types of social services;
– what basic social services are and how to get them;
– what to do when they say that such services are unavailable in a particular community;
– what depends on the local authorities and what depends on the person in getting social services;
– algorithm of actions in case of refusal to provide social services.
Come to learn more about the mechanisms for protecting the rights and interests of children, to know the legislation of Ukraine and to gain a modern view of disability. Your choice is either to know your rights or to hear stereotypical statements passed off as law.
Registration – by the form:
https://forms.gle/SqA4beDStVWSp7Ru7
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Webinar: Preventing anger and aggression
The world of emotions is as vast as space. We experience our first emotions while still in the womb – we are happy or sad, we “laugh” and “cry” with our mother. This is because the world of emotions and hormones are closely linked. And when we fail to control our emotional state, our loved ones often suffer. However, it is us who suffer the most.
At the webinar “Preventing anger and aggression”, participants will learn
– why anger and aggression arise?;
– how to learn to control these emotions?;
– what is “safe living with anger and aggression”?
12 July 2024 at 19.00, Zoom platform
Host – Anastasia Shvets, a certified music therapist, teacher, correctional music educator, member of the Association of Music Therapists of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists.
During the event, participants will receive exercises for emotional relief and will be able to understand how to find “own” exercises.
In order to participate the free webinar, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government
Masterclass: Superhero mask
We all love stories about superheroes who have superpowers and save the world. But why do we admire them? Perhaps because we like to have these qualities and do good things too. They inspire us by their example to strive for the best and discover these powers in ourselves.
Sometimes it may seem that ordinary people do not have any superpowers. But we’ll let you in on a secret: we have exactly the strength we like in others – we just need to discover it. It may not be possible to do this right away, but the main thing is not to give up!
Isn’t this the main power of a superhero?
At the “Superhero Mask” masterclass, conducted by psychologist Maryna Kovtun, the participants will be able to:
– explore their strengths and qualities;
– learn how to make a superhero mask at home;
– understand how superhero qualities can help in everyday life.
Date: 17July 2024
Where: Zoom platform
When: 16.00
Age of participants: 7-11 years
Necessary materials: A4 paper or a double page from a notebook with a checkered border; if possible, you can print a ready-made mask model; coloured cardboard or felt; pencils; a thin rope or elastic band (to fix the mask on the head).
We are waiting for you! Let everyone’s superpower be revealed!
Join in! It will be interesting!
In order for your child to join the free masterclass, please register him or her here:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government
Webinar: Legal and information assistance
We invite parents and families’ legal representatives to attend the next meeting with Larysa Tatarinova to learn more about the mechanisms for protecting the rights and interests of children, to know the legislation of Ukraine and to gain a modern view of disability!
Host – Larysa Tatarinova, master of social work, deputy director of the centre of social services of Solomianskyi district of Kyiv, human rights activist, lawyer, board member of the NGO “League of Social Workers of Kyiv”
Topic: Legal and information assistance
When: 18 July, Zoom platform
The following issues will be discussed at the meeting:
– Appeal (content, form, procedure) as a way to resolve the issue.
– How to appeal against the decision on your appeal in an administrative procedure.
– Free legal aid centres: free primary and secondary assistance.
– Institution of the Commissioner.
– Personal account in the Pension Fund: what is important to know.
Your choice is either to know your rights or to hear stereotypical statements that are passed off as law. What should the independent life of a person with a disability be? The family is the first social group a child meets, and parents are therefore both the child’s representatives and advocates.
Informed is better than armed! Register now
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc54zDkFb6zPV7RT8BXYNwOBkmrpHyRhvhEjiRD9wQNOv_zAw/viewform
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Webinar: Teenagers. What parents need to know
The child revolts, forgets his or her promises, behaves defiantly, does not share parents’ most important values, changes clothing styles, interests and tastes on the fly. Parents are usually puzzled by this behaviour.
Congratulations – you are communicating with a teenager.
But how can one recognise warning signs – self-harm, risky behaviour – among normal behavioural patterns? What do adults need to know about teenagers and how to raise them?
We invite parents, teachers, and professionals to the webinar “Teenagers. What parents need to know”
19 July 2024, at 19.00, Zoom platform
You will get answers to the following questions:
– Who are teenagers and how long does adolescence last? What are the tasks of adolescence?
– What biological changes occur in teenagers and how does this affect their aggressive behaviour? Why do teenagers need self-confidence, and what is the role of parents?
– What is self-harm, or why do children cut themselves?
– Topics that concern teenagers.
– Bad habits and how to prevent them.
– What is sex education and why is it needed?
These and many other issues will be discussed by Iryna Kravchenko, a psychologist at the Confidence Centre, a family psychologist, psychotherapist, certified Gestalt therapist, and member of the Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists.
In order to participate the free webinar, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Masterclass: Permission to be happy
Everyone wants to be happy – adults and children alike. But what is happiness for each of us? What do we put into this word? How can we learn to be happy?
Psychologist and educator Liudmyla Kunieva will talk about this at the workshop “Permission to be happy”.
24 July 2024 at 16:00, Zoom platform
Duration: 45-60 minutes.
Age of participants: 7 +
Necessary materials: a plain pencil, white paper, coloured pencils / markers / watercolours or gouache, white napkin.
Let’s think about the following:
– happiness is not an accident, but a conscious choice;
– how to make one’s life more interesting and happy;
– the secrets of positive thinking and how to form the habit of seeing something good even in difficult situations;
– how to appreciate the little things and find a source of inspiration in them.
In addition, the host will share useful exercises that should help you on your way to happiness. These simple rituals will fill your life with joy!
Join us! It will be interesting!
In order for your child to join the free masterclass, please register him or her here:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
By joining our project, you choose the best for yourself and your children!
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Webinar: Sleep disorders. What you need to know to sleep well
Sleep takes up one-third of our lives and its importance cannot be overestimated. It is one of the most familiar and yet the most paradoxical processes. Rest, recovery, healing are just a few body processes that occur when we sleep.
Unfortunately, there are many reasons that prevent us from fully experiencing the healing power of sleep. They can vary from an uncomfortable pillow to deep processes in our psyche or body.
Do you want to learn more about sleep? We invite you to the webinar by psychologist Maryna Kovtun “Sleep disorders. What you need to know to sleep well”.
26 July 2024 at 19.00, Zoom platform
During the webinar you will learn:
– what is sleep and its phases;
– types and causes of sleep disorders;
– factors influencing sleep disorders;
– sleep hygiene;
– ways to relax.
In order to participate the free webinar, please follow these steps:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Webinar: How to build a trusting relationship with a child
Research shows that parents spend less than two minutes a day of quality time with their children. There are many different explanations for this, but in many cases the reason is that parents either raise their children the way they were raised themselves or do not have the necessary tools to build trusting relationships. So what do you do when there is no mutual understanding and the relationship has reached a dead end?
It is important for children to know that they are valued and their voice is heard, while unconditional acceptance and love are the only preconditions for them to develop and achieve. It is important to remember that children will later use the model of their relations with parents in future relationships.
We invite parents, foster parents, educators of social centres, and psychologists to explore the topic at a practical webinar “How to build a trusting relationship with a child” on 25 July at 19:00, Zoom platform
Host – Anna Bohdanova, correctional educator, practicing psychologist, trauma therapist, certified trainer.
We will explore:
– strategies for building a trusting relationship with a child;
– importance of conscious parenting;
– practical tips and strategies for engagement.
Please register to participate
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
Master class: Yum-Yummy and his friends
Summer is a time for holidays, relaxation, vivid emotions and, of course… ice cream! It’s also a time for exciting stories that you can listen to or make up yourself – stories that will help develop imagination and fantasy, teach how to overcome fears and difficulties, and turn negative emotions into positive ones.
We invite children to a special masterclass “Yum-Yummy and his friends”, which will be hosted by Yana Kalinichenko, a child psychologist of the highest category, member of the National Psychological Association of Ukraine.
Date: 31 July 2024, Zoom platform
Age of participants: 6-11 years
When: at 16.00
Necessary materials: A4 paper, drawing materials such as paints, felt-tip pens, pencils of your choice.
In the fairy-tale country of Lasunia lives the wizard Yum-Yummy, who makes the ice cream that both children and adults enjoy colourful, aromatic and very sweet! One day, the evil Buziaka, who only knows how to be naughty, enchanted the ice cream, and it lost its colour, flavour and… taste!
The participants will have to help Yum-Yummy by visiting the magical country of Lasunia, defeating the evil Buziaka and bringing back the most favourite treat not only to kids but also to adults.
In addition, everyone will be in a good mood, have some rest, communicate with peers, work with imagination, develop creativity and ingenuity!
Together with the host, the participants will plunge into a kaleidoscope of games, exercises and adventures, as they will join the Yum-Yummy team and learn the path to the world of positive mood and unforgettable adventures!
In order for your child to join the free masterclass, please register him or her here:
1. Go to the Chat Bot;
2. Select “Webinars and MCs”;
3. Answer the questions about yourself;
4. Select the option “Parents” or “Guardians” in the question “You are filling out the application as…”.
5. Answer the questions about the child;
6. Select the desired event by indicating its number.
7. Click “Complete registration”.
The event is part of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) project “Station: Me” implemented by the CPH “Confidence” with the support of the Norwegian government.
