In San Jose, California, the Ukrainian SDA Church in the Bay Area hosted a two-day psychological support event for Ukrainians. Participants discussed issues of self-esteem, stress and its impact on their lives, and had the opportunity to share their experiences and find support among peers.
This was reported by the Ukrainian SDA Church in the Bay Area of California.
As part of the meeting, Ukrainians living in San Jose gathered to discuss important mental health issues. In particular, the first day of the event was dedicated to discussing self-esteem and quality of life. Participants shared their experiences, asked questions, and sought ways to achieve emotional balance.
The second day was dedicated to a current topic: "Stress and its impact on life. The focus was on how to adapt to change, maintain mental health, and effectively manage difficult life situations.
The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere where everyone could speak openly, get answers to important questions and find support. An important aspect of the event was a shared meal, which facilitated easy communication.
"The event was aimed at supporting Ukrainians in this difficult time, as the loss of homes, moving to another country, lack of knowledge of the language, difficulties in finding employment .... and the list can be very long. These and other reasons have affected the self-esteem and psychological situation of each Ukrainian. Constant stress and stressful situations make each of us tense both in family relationships and in society. That is why it was very important to gather like-minded people and help them learn how to react and act properly in stressful situations and in today's conditions," Valentyna Suprun, a church member and participant in the event, told the publication.
While the adults were engaged in discussions, active recreational activities were prepared for the children. Children skateboarded, played table tennis and basketball, and had fun with face painting.
Photo: Valentina Suprun
Author: Inna Mikhno