Source of Strength

Source of Strength is a specialized recreational and psychological support program for women in Ukraine who have lost loved ones as a result of the war.

The program is grounded in the Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) approach — a well-established framework in trauma-informed care that helps individuals process psychological trauma, rebuild inner resilience, find new meaning, and develop a renewed sense of self and connection to the world.

The week-long program takes place in a safe, restorative setting in the Carpathian Mountains, where the healing presence of nature is an integral part of the recovery process. Experienced practitioners in crisis psychology and trauma therapy create a supportive and trauma-informed space for grief processing, emotional healing, and peer connection. The program combines professionally facilitated group therapy with gentle recreational activities. Participants take part in therapeutic sessions and group discussions and work with psychologists who have direct experience supporting people affected by war-related trauma and loss.