On July 25–26, 2026, the sixteenth psychological seminar-training for Ukrainian women living in Germany took place in Hamburg.

The seminar was held as part of the project "Psychological Support for Victims of War in Ukraine", implemented by a volunteer team consisting of Russian physicians and political emigrants Alexander and Galina Goncharenko, together with Ukrainian psychologists Natalia Stepanenko and Alla Danylych-Skakun.

The main objective of the seminar-training program is to help Ukrainian women overcome the consequences of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder, improve their emotional well-being, restore their inner strength, and regain the desire to live.

The event was hosted at the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) in a picturesque area of Hamburg with the support of Günter Arndt, Head of ASB, and Martina Baeurle, Managing Director of the Hamburg Foundation for Politically Persecuted Persons.

The seminar was led by Ukrainian psychologist Natalia Stepanenko.

Throughout the seminar, participants were introduced to modern theoretical approaches as well as practical methods of psychological support and self-help. Particular attention was paid to restoring emotional balance, strengthening personal resilience, and developing practical coping skills for everyday life.

During the two-day program, the participants experienced an atmosphere of trust, mutual understanding, emotional warmth, and support. This was made possible by the psychologist’s professionalism, the heartfelt commitment of the project team and ASB staff, and the delicious Ukrainian cuisine prepared with great care.

At the conclusion of the seminar, the participants expressed their sincere gratitude to the organizers, the psychologist, the ASB staff, and everyone who supports the project, thanking one another with warm applause.

Since the launch of the project, 198 Ukrainian women have received free psychological assistance through 16 seminar-trainings, including 45 women who have participated more than once.

Registration for upcoming seminars:

WhatsApp: +49 174 2747088 (Alexander Goncharenko)

Telegram: @agonchar61

E-mail: [email protected]

In the Facebook group "Project 'Psychological Support for Victims of War in Ukraine' in Germany", participants can take a self-assessment test to evaluate their psychological well-being, learn practical psychological support techniques, and stay informed about project news:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/957102886872450/announcements

Photo Gallery

Photo 1. Group photo of the seminar participants and organizers.

Photo 2. Alexander Goncharenko opens the seminar.

Photo 3. Psychologist Natalia Stepanenko leading a session.

Photo 4. Some practical exercises were performed while standing.

Photo 5. Faces of the seminar.

Photo 6. Participants working in pairs.

Photo 7. Learning a new psychological technique.

Photo 8. Another pair exercise.

Photo 9. Practicing a new psychological method.

Photo 10. Movement is life!

Photo 11. An outdoor training session.

Photo 12. Individual psychological practice.

Photo 13. Art therapy: participants creating their drawings.

Photo 14. Participants expressing their inner world through art.

Photo 15. Lunch together.

Photo 16. Lunch menu: fresh vegetable salad, cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes with chicken and mushrooms.

Photo 17. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful cooks!