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Who is this project for?
Project “Children of missing soldiers” is a four-month program offering free psychological support for children living with ambiguous loss — a situation where a loved one is missing and there is no information about their fate. The program is suitable for your child if:
Please note! Even if the child doesn’t show clear symptoms, it’s essential to offer support. Ambiguous loss causes chronic stress, anxiety, and tension, which over time may lead to psychological health issues.
Who is this project for?
Project “Children of missing soldiers” is a four-month program offering free psychological support for children living with ambiguous loss — a situation where a loved one is missing and there is no information about their fate. The program is suitable for your child if:
Please note! Even if the child doesn’t show clear symptoms, it’s essential to offer support. Ambiguous loss causes chronic stress, anxiety, and tension, which over time may lead to psychological health issues.
What challenges do children face when a loved one is missing?
Ambiguous loss is one of the hardest forms of grief. It creates emotional swings between hope and despair, fear and pain. It’s a grief that can’t be fully processed, often leading to a sense of lost control and trust in life. Children often:
Feel guilt or anger towards adults who “aren’t doing anything”;
Fantasize about the return of their parent
Become more withdrawn or, conversely, aggressive
Have difficultise at school or in relationships
Grow up too quickly and lose their innocence
Tend to immerse themselves in gadgets, sometimes leading to dependency
What challenges do children face when a loved one is missing?
Ambiguous loss is one of the hardest forms of grief. It creates emotional swings between hope and despair, fear and pain. It’s a grief that can’t be fully processed, often leading to a sense of lost control and trust in life. Children often:
Feel guilt or anger towards adults who “aren’t doing anything”;
Fantasize about the return of their parent
Become more withdrawn or, conversely, aggressive
Have difficultise at school or in relationships
Grow up too quickly and lose their innocence
Tend to immerse themselves in gadgets, sometimes leading to dependency
What do support groups provide?
Participation in the group will help the child:
What do support groups provide?
Participation in the group will help the child:
How are the sessions conducted?
MEETING FORMAT
Online
FREQUENCY
Once a week
GROUP SIZE
8-10 children of the same age
LENGTH OF EACH SESSION
1 hour
PROJECT DURATION
16 sessions
PRICE
Free
How are the sessions conducted?
MEETING FORMAT
Online
FREQUENCY
Once a week
GROUP SIZE
8-10 children of the same age
LENGTH OF EACH SESSION
1 hour
PROJECT DURATION
16 sessions
PRICE
Free
Parental support
We work with both children and adults. Parents receive: