In times of war, displacement, and uncertainty, children and youth often face high levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. The NGO “Needed Here” implements a comprehensive psycho-emotional support program that helps children cope with difficulties and develop resilience.

The main goals of psycho-emotional support:
📌reducing stress and anxiety
📌developing emotional regulation skills
📌forming a sense of security and trust
📌increasing self-confidence
📌socialization through group activities

Formats of psycho-emotional support:
Individual support
● psychological consultations - specialists work with children who have experienced traumatic events, have difficulties with emotional regulation or behavioral problems
● assessment of psycho-emotional state - using techniques to determine the level of stress, anxiety and depression
● therapy methods - art therapy, body-oriented practices, fairy tale therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy
Group classes
● psychosocial support programs - teaching self-regulation methods through exercises, role-playing games, discussions
● art therapeutic master classes - drawing, modeling, music therapy for expression emotions
● Movement practices – yoga, dance therapy, sports games to reduce anxiety
Working with parents and teachers
● Consultations for parents – how to support a child in crisis situations
● Training for teachers and volunteers – methods of working with children who have experienced traumatic experiences

Psycho-emotional support through mobile teams
For children living in remote or affected communities, mobile teams conduct field sessions:
● Group classes to reduce stress
● Role-playing games to develop social skills
● A safe space to discuss feelings and experiences

Impact of the psycho-emotional support program
✅Children feel more protected and calm
✅The level of anxiety and fears decreases
✅Emotional regulation and behavior improves
✅Youth develop self-confidence and coping skills

Psycho-emotional support is not not only helping here and now, but also creating a strong emotional foundation for the future of children and youth.