Our Blog: Stories of Ukraine

Standing Together, Three Years On
Our staff member in Kyiv reflects on three years of war: “We have learned to stand together. Now, we must learn never to step back.”

The Trauma of Waiting: Veteran Family Support Groups
Our support group for relatives of service members is a place where the pain and trauma of war can be spoken about and shared.

Honoring Veterans and Strengthening Mental Health: HUT’s Commitment to Healing
With a dozen veterans and military family members among HUT’s staff, board, and volunteers, we have firsthand experience of the distinct mental health needs of veterans and their families.

Honoring Ukraine’s Defenders Through Capacity Building
As we honor Ukraine’s defenders, we recognize that mental health is as critical to recovery as any battlefield victory.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Symposium: A Step Toward Mental Health Recovery in Ukraine
On September 21st in Kyiv, Heal Ukraine Trauma (HUT) hosted a groundbreaking Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Symposium...

TRT Program: “I Managed to Look at Fear Differently”
This summer, HUT provided a second year of the Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) program for children aged 8-17. “Sometimes it's hard for me to talk, but I take small steps to face my fears,” said one young Ukrainian in the program. “I make my own steps.”

Grounded in History
Learn about how HUT is addressing generational trauma from the past century of Ukrainian history...

Now Arriving in…a War Zone
Board Member John Tedstrom recounts his arrival in Kyiv and the stark contrast between Poland’s infrastructure and Ukraine’s under siege…

HUT Leaders in Ukraine: A Personal Perspective on the Impact of War
In late March, HUT leaders traveled to Ukraine. Elise Wilson shares her impressions of Kyiv’s spirit during wartime…

How Children Experiencing Trauma Learn Coping Skills
Providing coping skills is one of the most urgent ways to help, so that children don’t retain the effects of trauma throughout their lives…