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🌿 "Learning to hear yourself is also strength"

The University of the Third Age held a psychological class on the topic "Emotional state and methods of self-regulation".

Together with psychologist Kateryna Stetsyuk, the participants explored the world of emotions: how to feel, not oppress, and gently live your states.
📌 We are in class:
- talked about 6 basic emotions and how the brain works under stress;
- did mimic gymnastics and physical practice "Stretch yourself into joy";
- drew their resources in the "Magic Suitcase";
- trained listening and communication through the exercise "Drawing with

Who are you now and what inspires you?: a training with a psychologist took place in the women's space of the Women Club.

On Wednesday, 18 June, women's space Women club, that works in Drohobych, gathered women for a meeting with Ulyana Chapla, a practicing psychologist with many years of experience working with vulnerable categories of the population.

The members of the club were looking for a resource in themselves, what inspires them.

IDP and local women gathered at the meeting, wives of military personnel. It was important for everyone, that such gatherings take place in a comfortable and safe atmosphere, to be able to say "stop" at any moment, if the topic is painful or causes negative emotions.

Ulyana

🎲 Play therapy: in the language of the game - to mental balance.

In a safe, in a warm space, together with the psychologist of the GO "BERI i SLAV" Kateryna Stetsyuk and a specialist in social work, we held an event, which became a real resource for the soul.
🔹 Through the game — symbolic, creative, motor - the participants were able to touch their emotions, relieve tension, to feel support and inner strength.
🔹 There were fun quizzes, deep images, lively dialogues and a warm atmosphere of mutual trust.
🔹 There was a place for smiles and thoughts, light sadness and sincere discoveries.
Psychologist Kateryna Stetsyuk is apt

🔹 Learning through play: students of the University of the Third Age analyzed legal situations.

Today, an unusual class took place within the University of the Third Age - an interactive game-class with a lawyer, during which students immersed themselves in the world of real life situations and legal dilemmas.
During the game, each participant was assigned a random life situation, in which it was necessary to analyze, whether the actions in it are legal, and also explain, how to act correctly in such cases according to the law.
The class was held in an atmosphere of active discussion. Each situation caused a lively discussion - the participants expressed their point of view, shared

GO “TAKE and GLORY” at the "Impulse" coordination meeting in Kyiv!

10– On June 11, our team took part in a meeting of grantees of institutional grants from the International Foundation “Renaissance” and the Eastern Europe Fund with the support of international partners Norad and Sida – The Board for International Development Cooperation .

🌱 West united 29 public organizations from different parts of Ukraine, who work to strengthen civil society in extremely difficult conditions. For two days we:
✔️ discussed the principles of effective CSO management;
✔️ learned more about reporting rules, financial audit, communication tools;
✔️ participated in seminars and

🔹 Rights, support and stability: how to help yourself and loved ones in times of trials 🔹

Another meeting with the families of military personnel took place in our public space. It's not just an event, it's a place, where important questions are asked and honest ones are given, professional answers.

This time, the key topics were legal protection and psychological support for families, who live in daily waiting, are worried or have already experienced losses.

⚖️ Olena Galimon, a lawyer at BERY and GLORY, provided comprehensive information about the Register of Losses, presenting step-by-step instructions on how to use it.
➡️ Who has the right to apply?
➡️ How to record losses correctly?

Digital literacy without age restrictions:

Lawyer “TAKE and GLORY” held an educational session for people of respectable age.
3 June 2025 lawyer of the public organization of the year “TAKE and GLORY” conducted an informative and practically oriented class on the topic: “Digital literacy without age restrictions. Access to public services is easier, than it seems”. The event was aimed at increasing digital awareness and skills in using online platforms among senior citizens.
During the class, the participants learned about a wide range of public services, which are available online today. Special attention was paid to familiarization

29 April 2025 the year we held a special event - an interactive outdoor training “The force of apology: How to let go”.

The force of apology: How to let go of images 💛
29 April 2025 the year we held a special event - an interactive outdoor training “The force of apology: How to let go”.
The event was organized by Kateryna Stetsyuk, psychologist of the NGO "BERY i SLAV" for participants of the University of the Third Age.
🌿 We met under the spring sky, so that in a leisurely walk, through exercises and warm communication, touch on an important topic - forgiveness.
What we did:
Learned to realize, that resentment is a burden, which prevents us from moving forward.

🌿 On the weekend members of the th “TAKE and GLORY” didn't rest, And gladly joined the important event - "Ecoparkic on Salt"!

🏛 Drohobych Salt - a unique place, where real Ukrainian salt is born. This is the oldest operating enterprise in Ukraine, which continuously works with 1390 year!
🕯 The event was dedicated to commemorating the liquidators of the accident at the Chornobyl NPP.
💪 Thanks to the excellent organization of the event, we were able not only to clean the territory with high quality, but also to visit an exciting tour of the saltworks and taste the incredible bograch, cooked on fire!
We sincerely thank all participants and organizers for the atmosphere of unity and care for our heritage! 🤝

#BERYISLAV #Ekopiknik

Painting, silence, Colors, Sincere emotions - this is how the first meeting of our art therapeutic project "Drawing paintings by numbers" 🎨 🎨 🎨

🎉 Our project started!
Painting, silence, Colors, Sincere emotions - this is how the first meeting of our art therapeutic project "Drawing paintings by numbers" 🎨 🎨 🎨
This project is for people, who were forced to leave their homes, for those, who is currently going through difficult times. We create space, where you can just breathe out. Draw. Feel. Be.
🖌 Even if you have never held a brush in your hands - it is not scary! Drawing by numbers is accessible to everyone and helps reduce anxiety, find peace and faith

Master Class for Creating Easter Decorations for Festive Baskets

On the eve of Easter space, Women Club was filled with warmth, creativity and special atmosphere of unity. Participants are women, who were forced to leave their homes because of the war, and local residents of the community - gathered together for a master class on creating Easter decorations for holiday baskets.

This event was not only an opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process, but also a great reason for sincere communication, sharing traditions and supporting each other. Under the guidance of the charming Anastasia, the participants created decorative elements with their own hands, putting a piece of soul into them, symbols of spring, revival and

“How to be heard”: at the University of the Third Age considered, how to properly address the authorities.

As part of the activities of the University of the Third Age, another educational session took place, organized with the participation of a lawyer from a public organization “TAKE and GLORY” Olena Galimon. This time the topic of the meeting was citizens' appeals: “Claim, request, complaints and petitions. How to do, to be heard”.
Participants learned:
• what is the difference between the statements, complaints, motions and petitions;
• what are the conditions and requirements for processing each type of appeal;
• when to choose one or another communication format.
Special attention was also paid to deadlines