Healing invisible wounds: the impact of psychological assistance in Ukraine in the difficult conditions of war
The “Colors of life” initiative was launched The Community Center for Psychological Support was founded by Chiraj, an international humanitarian and charitable organization, (hereafter referred to as “Chiraj”) in person by Dr. Rajeev Fernando, Disaster Medicine Doctor, chief medical officer, board member of the Heal corp organization (hereafter referred to as “Heal corp”).
The team of psychologists employed at the Center is headed by Oleksandr Zharkov, chief and co-founder of the Center.
The other psychologists, Dmytro Tytula and Irina Zheveleva, are also employed at the center.
The Center is supported by Chiraj and Heal Corp, an international charitable organization.
The professionals at the Center and ChiRaj/Heal Corp have been working for more than 10 months to provide the necessary conditions for psychological rehabilitation. Their goal is to help people who have suffered from Russian aggression to reestablish a functional life. Dr. Rajeev and his charitable organizations ChiRaj/Heal-Corp also donated medicines for support as well.
This initiative aims to support women in Ukraine who have suffered from the war and are refugees, some of whom need psychological support, as well as cancer treatment.
The project is supported by well-known specialists in the field of psychology, such as
Dr. Rajeev Fernando, Ph.D. Disaster Medicine Doctor, Co-founder of the International humanitarian organization Chiraj; Chief Medical Officer, Board Member of the Heal corp organization; Founder of the Community Center for Psychological Support,
Oleksandr Zharkov, (Master of Psychology, Practical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Chief and Co-founder of the Community Center for Psychological Support)
Dmytro Tytula, Master of Psychology, Practical Psychologist, Psychologist of the Community Center for Psychological Support)
Irina Zhevelieva, Master of Psychology, Practical Psychologist, Psychologist of the Community Center for Psychological Support
The international team members are:
Dr. Judy Kuriansky, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Education at Columbia University Teachers College; United Nations representative of the International Association of Applied Psychology and World Council for Psychotherapy,
Dr. Darlyne Nemeth, Ph.D., M.P., Clinical, Medical, & Neuropsychologist, Founder of The Neuropsychology Center of Louisiana, and Secretary-General of the World Council for Psychotherapy,
Julia Maney, Masters Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College,
June Chang, B.A. in Political Science, Columbia University; M.A. in International Cooperation, Yonsei University; Masters Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Columbia University Teachers College,
Dr. Alla Prokhovnik-Raphique, Ph.D. Founder and Director of Nurturing Roots Psychology; Chief Liaison Officer of Ukraine NGO Coordination Network.
Colors of life is a project committed to helping women who have become victims of war and persecution to find support and hope for a better future. Support our initiative and join the charity auction to help these women raise the cost of treatment. In total, within the framework of the project, the women created 15 paintings measuring 70 by 70 cm with oil paints.