Psychological support groups for relatives of missing or captured soldiers

Communication both with a specialist and in a group helps to stabilize the emotional state, gain self-support skills, develop the ability to support the loved ones, and also build up social skills.

The support program is designed for people who have not had contact with their loved ones for more than a month or have evidence that their loved ones are in captivity. The programme is intended to adults – parents and spouses (partners) of servicemen who are missing or captured.

Aim of the program — еmotional relief, learning stabilization and self-help techniques, strengthening psychological stability to be able to withstand uncertainty and emotional pain, and remain productive in everyday life.

The program involves a combination of individual and group work with a psychologist. Duration  — up to two months.