Vulnerability Is Also a Strength: Ivanka Vintoniak About Living With SMA, Dreams, and the Freedom to Be Yourself
She knows how to smile even when it hurts and to dream when it would be easier to give up. Since childhood, Ivanka has been used to being “strong” — that’s what everyone around her said. But over the years,…
Uniting to make a difference: bringing together young people with disabilities in Ivano-Frankivsk
In Ivano-Frankivsk, the League of Strong, a public association, has launched training sessions for young people with disabilities from among residents and newcomers as part of the Empower Ukraine project. The main goal is to unite young Ukrainians and inspire…
Thread by thread: how Tamara and Volodymyr are building a bright life through rehabilitation and creativity
Volodymyr is from Ivano-Frankivsk. He is a slightly thin man, but he always keeps his back straight. His eyes sparkle with joy. He loves to walk the streets of the city, covering the distance with quick, wide strides — it…
From a dream to a book: The story of a 25‑year‑old author from Ivano‑Frankivsk
A year ago his greatest dream was to publish his own works. Today, Taras is a published writer who presented his book, “The Mystery of Orion”, to the citizens of Ivano‑Frankivsk on August 13 and he hopes to one day…
Mental health for all: doctors in Ivano-Frankivsk region underwent training in skills for supporting patients in crisis situations
In wartime, medical professionals are increasingly encountering patients who are experiencing acute stress, loss, or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. For many primary care physicians, this is a new challenge, as the system has not traditionally prepared them to work…
Returning from the frontline: How to talk to veterans and support their families
A training session dedicated to the psychological support of military personnel returning from the front and their families took place in Ternopil. The event was led by clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Liubov Kachura. “Rehabilitation is not just about prosthetics and…