Razom for Ukraine Joined Ukraine’s Premier Annual Emergency Medicine Championship

Published: June 11, 2026

The Razom Health team participated in the 12th Ukrainian Emergency Medical Care Championship, Vinnytsia Medical Rally 2026 — the largest competition for emergency medical professionals.

This year, 29 teams from across Ukraine, along with international participants from Poland and Lithuania, took part in the championship. Over the course of two days, medics worked through more than 50 simulation scenarios in highly realistic conditions, ranging from mass casualty incidents to cardiopulmonary resuscitation in smoke-filled environments.

For the Razom Health team, the championship provided an opportunity to engage directly with emergency medical leaders and practitioners from seven frontline regions of Ukraine. A key focus of these conversations was the urgent need for alternative communication systems for emergency medical teams operating under the constant threat of losing connectivity. The next step will be the signing of cooperation memorandums to support these efforts.

The team also had the opportunity to assess the impact of Razom’s POCUS initiative, which trains healthcare providers to use portable ultrasound devices in pre-hospital settings. Razom representatives spoke with medics, instructors, and service leadership about how the program is being implemented in practice.

“We sincerely thank Razom for providing equipment that enables ultrasound examinations in ambulances. Our teams use it regularly, and it greatly helps us determine the most effective treatment strategy for patients. These tools save lives. The training organized by Razom has been incredibly valuable, and we continue to pass this knowledge on to our colleagues,” said Eduard Kika, Medical Director of the Odesa Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine.

During the opening ceremony, representatives of Razom for Ukraine welcomed participants and recognized the critical role of emergency medical professionals across the country.

“It is incredibly important for Razom for Ukraine to stand alongside you — the people who make life-saving decisions every day. We are here not only as partners, but also to better understand the realities you face and the support you need. We wish every team success, but above all, we hope this championship strengthens collaboration, creates opportunities for learning, and reinforces the pride we all share in Ukraine’s emergency medical service,” said Olena Teryaieva, Program Manager at Razom Health.

Event participation helped us better understand how emergency medical service teams operate in wartime conditions. We had our first conversation with the medical director of the relocated Emergency Medical Care Center of Luhansk region and learned from his experience in evacuating injured civilians. We also discussed the issue of retaining medical staff with the head of the HR department at the Zaporizhzhia Emergency Medical Care Center.

The championship winners were the Emergency Medical Care Centers of Odesa Oblast, Kirovohrad Oblast, and Vinnytsia Oblast. The national team of the Republic of Poland was recognized as the best international team. The total prize fund exceeded €350,000, and the winners received certificates granting them participation in the international Rallye Rejviz championship in the Czech Republic in 2027.

Khartiia x Razom Workshop: How Synchronization Saves Lives

Published: May 26, 2026

At Razom we firsthandedly know that lifesaving systems require more than equipment. That’s why, joined by partners, we support medical training, leadership development, supply initiatives, and spaces where professionals can exchange frontline experience and strengthen systems of care under wartime conditions.

Together with the 2nd Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Khartiia” and partners, Razom organized a workshop designed around direct field experience and honest conversation. More than 50 medical leaders and combat medics examined a difficult question: how does the medical system actually function when decisions must be made in seconds, and mistakes can cost lives? Participants focused on what works practically in the field, what does not, and what must change to save more lives.

Throughout the discussion the groups quickly saw the pattern – the systems struggle to keep pace with the realities of modern warfare and often rely heavily on individual initiative.The issue becomes especially visible during evacuation. Participants repeatedly described prolonged transport times as one of the greatest barriers to survival. Six hours or more is not unusual. During that time, risks multiply. Information gets lost, resources become limited, and a patient’s condition can deteriorate.

Communication during handoffs remains another major concern. Even where protocols exist, documentation and information transfer often vary from team to team. As a result, receiving teams may work with incomplete information while making critical decisions under pressure.

Participants also discussed the challenges of infusion therapy in combat conditions. Protocols may look straightforward on paper, but battlefield conditions introduce obstacles that cannot be ignored: limited supplies, weather conditions, delayed evacuation, and shortages of blood products. Several medics noted that approaches designed for ideal conditions often become difficult to apply in practice.

Tourniquet conversion surfaced as another area where knowledge alone is not enough. Participants described situations where medics hesitated even when clinical conditions supported action. The challenge was not only technical skill. It was confidence. Delays can cost not only limbs, but lives.

One conclusion surfaced repeatedly throughout the workshop: improvement begins with training. Tourniquet conversion cannot remain a complex or rarely practiced procedure. It must become a practical skill reinforced through repetition and integrated into care during the earliest and most critical moments after injury.

Participants returned to a common theme throughout the day: the issue is rarely a lack of knowledge. More often, barriers include limited training time, equipment shortages, outdated regulations, and staffing gaps that make applying knowledge consistently more difficult.

“This is not just another conference. It is about forming a new approach to medical support in modern war and building a system that reflects the real challenges of the frontline. The main result is not only the exchange of experience, but the creation of a permanent platform for cooperation and solutions that directly affect survival and operational effectiveness.”

Bohdan Korylchuk, Chief of Medical Service, 2nd Corps “Khartiia”

There was also a clear positive takeaway. Participants emphasized that conversations with colleagues from other units created new understanding and practical solutions. Teams working in different environments recognized shared challenges and identified opportunities to align their approaches.

This workshop is one of many steps we take to support medics in Ukraine, an example of how we can achieve better coordination and strengthen systems from within by creating spaces where professionals can speak openly, share experiences, and work on common solutions.

Razom Brings Ukraine’s Top Frontline Medics to SOMA 2026, Leading Tactical Medicine Conference

Published: May 26, 2026

Razom for Ukraine brought 10 leading frontline medics from Ukraine, including military medics from 3rd Army Corps and Khartia, to SOMA 2026. The event took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, from April 27 to May 1. SOMA is one of the world’s largest conferences in tactical and operational medicine.

The programme featured more than 20 Ukraine-related presentations and research sessions highlighting Ukrainian experience in modern tactical medicine. Among them was Mykola Khudolii, a senior sergeant and head of the tactical medicine group of the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who presented the research “Extremity Combat Trauma in Modern Drone Warfare” — awarded Best Medic Research Presentation at SOMA 2026.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to represent Ukraine at SOMA and present our experience from the field. It is important for us to share lessons learned from modern drone warfare, including the impact of training at Combat Lifesaver (CLS) level on survival and limb preservation, but also to learn from others and bring that knowledge back to Ukraine,” said Mykola.

During the conference, Razom also hosted a post-event networking session on April 30, which focused on connecting Ukrainian frontline medics and surgeons with international peers and organisations supporting Ukraine.

“We are creating a space where medics and partners from different countries and organisations can openly share experience and learn from each other. In the end, this is about one thing — improving care in the field and saving lives,” said Dan Solchanyk, Razom Health Program Director

“It is a great honor to be at a conference of this scale — not only to gain new knowledge from American colleagues, but to present unique Ukrainian expertise built through collaboration between the 3rd Army Corps, Khartia, and Razom for Ukraine,” said Matvii Suslov, Razom Heroes Program Manager.

For the second year, Razom for Ukraine brought Ukrainian speakers to SOMA. For the second year, Razom for Ukraine brought Ukrainian speakers to SOMA — an initiative first launched by Yuliia Shama, Project Manager at Razom Health, who continues to lead it. Alex Domaradsky, Project Manager at Razom Health, coordinated the trip. This year included more than 20 Ukrainian presentations.

Ukrainian Tactical Med Research Named Best at SOMA 2026 Conference

Published: May 15, 2026

Razom for Ukraine brought 10 frontline medics from the 3rd Army Corps and Khartia to SOMA 2026, one of the world’s largest conferences in tactical and operational medicine. Among the delegation was Mykola Khudolii, Master Sergeant and Head of the Tactical Medicine Group of the 3rd Army Corps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The research of the 3rd Corps Tactical Medicine Group, led by Mykola Khudolii, received the Best Medic Research Presentation award at SOMA 2026. The study examines extremity injuries in modern drone warfare, tourniquet effectiveness, and the challenges of casualty evacuation in prolonged field conditions.

“We showed that training every service member to the Combat Lifesaver (CLS) level significantly improves survival and limb preservation. After implementing this training, successful tourniquet conversion rates increased to nearly 99%,” said Mykola Khudolii.

The research also highlights that in modern warfare, casualty evacuation can take anywhere from several hours to several weeks, while around 90% of evacuations within the unit are conducted using ground robotic systems.

“What surprises our American colleagues most is the duration of evacuation. In their system, it is usually within an hour, while in our reality, it can take days or even weeks,” he added.

Ukrainian medics emphasize that the key priority is stabilizing the wounded before evacuation, adapted to the realities of drone warfare.

Last year, Razom organized the TQ Forum with the 3rd Corps, bringing together medical professionals of different levels to analyze the scope of care across the system, identify gaps, and develop ways to improve care with the goal of reducing the amputation rate within the corps. The forum resulted in a new training standard for personnel, which became the foundation for the positive changes presented during the 3rd Corps presentation at SOMA, explained Yuliia Shama

“We are proud to see Ukrainian work recognized at a conference of this scale. Through Razom, we are able to bring Ukraine’s unique frontline medical experience to SOMA, and engage in a true two-way exchange with some of the strongest training systems in the world,” said Dan Solchanyk, Razom Health Program Director

First initiated by Yuliia Shama, Head of the Razom Health Co-Pilot Project, and logistically supported by Alex Domaradsky, Razom Health Co-Pilot Project Manager, this project united the efforts of two Razom programs: Health and Heroes. Both teams are dedicated to strengthening Ukraine’s healthcare system for civilians and defenders, while also presenting leading Ukrainian practices in pre-hospital and hospital care to the global professional community.

We Work Together. And It Saves Lives.

Published: May 1, 2026

Ukrainian medicine under full-scale war is not only adapting. It is advancing how complex trauma care is delivered in active combat conditions.

Dnipro is a major city in eastern Ukraine, located along the Dnipro River and serving as a key medical hub for patients evacuated from front-line regions. Its hospitals receive a continuous flow of severely wounded patients from active combat zones.

Razom supports Mechnikov Hospital and the development of Co-Pilot to ensure Ukrainian medical professionals have access to modern tools, knowledge, and technologies needed to work under wartime conditions. This is support for a healthcare system that continues to save lives while strengthening the future of Ukrainian medicine.

In this system, the line between battlefield and hospital no longer exists. It runs through emergency departments, operating rooms, and daily clinical decisions. At Mechnikov Hospital, one of Ukraine’s leading referral centers for complex trauma, doctors are not only treating patients. They are building a model of care shaped by constant pressure, limited time, and high-risk injuries.

“We are now in Dnipro. This is my fourth trip here,” says American neurosurgeon Rocco Armonda. “We operate alongside Ukrainian doctors, manage intensive care, consult on complex cases, and work on scientific publications.”

This is not a typical professional exchange. It is sustained collaboration built around real-time needs. Razom supports this work by connecting specialists, helping with the logistics, delivering critical equipment, and enabling continuous knowledge exchange between Ukrainian and international doctors.

“Rocco was the first neurosurgeon who came to Dnipro in 2023,” says Andrii Sirko, head of neurosurgery at Mechnikov Hospital. “Since then, we have worked together every year, including on the most complex cases.”

This partnership reflects a broader shift. Wartime medical practice in Ukraine is contributing to new clinical standards that are now being observed internationally.

The First Trip: Suitcases, a Train, and the Unknown

Rocco’s first trip to Ukraine was defined by logistics and uncertainty.
“We flew to Kraków with four large containers of medical equipment,” Armonda recalls. “The vehicle we received was too small. We had to repack everything by hand.”
From there, the route continued to Lviv, across the border, and onward by overnight train to Dnipro. In Dnipro, the arrival was direct and personal.
“I was surprised. Senior doctors were waiting for us at the platform. That does not happen in the United States,” he says. Sirko remembers the same moment differently. “We first saw the suitcases. Only then we saw Rocco.”
This reflects the nature of the work. Action comes first.

The Operation That Changes the Understanding of War

The first day in the hospital required immediate engagement.
“It was a penetrating brain injury after a drone strike,” says Armonda. The injury involved both brain tissue and major vessels. Cases like this require rapid, multi-stage intervention. At Mechnikov Hospital, the team completed diagnosis and surgery without delay.
“I have not seen this done in one stage so close to an active combat zone,” Armonda notes. “In Iraq and Afghanistan, we focused on stabilization only.”
Ukrainian teams operate differently. They manage full clinical complexity under pressure. In another case, a patient presented with a gunshot wound to the base of the skull and intracerebral hematoma.
“I asked if observation was the plan,” Armonda recalls. Sirko’s response was direct. “No. We intervene.”
This approach prioritizes outcome and responsibility for survival. During the same period, the team introduced a pupillometer, a device used to assess neurological response and intracranial pressure. The equipment was delivered through international support and immediately integrated into clinical practice. The patient survived. This outcome reflects a consistent system, not an isolated case.

Philosophy of Survival and Work

War compresses time and changes decision-making.
“In the United States, we may observe for several days,” says Armonda. “Here, decisions must be immediate. The patient flow does not stop.”
Evacuation delays also affect treatment.
“Patients often arrive later than expected. This changes surgical planning, especially in the presence of infection. ”Adaptability defines the system. Ukrainian doctors adjust protocols in real time based on conditions on the ground. What stands out is not only clinical capability, but professional mindset. “People focus on what needs to be done today,” Armonda says.
“They go to work, treat patients, take care of their families.” Recognition is secondary. “When you call them heroes, they say they are doing their job. They point to those at the front.”
This reflects a clear professional ethic grounded in responsibility.

Why Advocacy Is a Continuation of Medicine

The discussion then moves beyond clinical work.
“People often ask me how they can help,” says Armonda.
“They contribute equipment, research, and funding. This supports patient care in a direct way.”
Every contribution is applied in practice, whether through equipment, medical missions, or research. In operational terms, this acts as a force multiplier. Support increases the capacity to treat more patients and manage more complex cases.

This is not only financial support. It is presence. People understand that they are not working in isolation. Razom maintains active operations in Ukraine, ensuring that support reaches hospitals where it is needed. This support is visible. It directly contributes to patient survival.
“We provide a platform so that the world can see what is happening here,” Armonda says. “People want to help.”
“We do not just work together. We begin to think in the same way,” adds Sirko.
“This matters beyond medicine. We share principles and apply them in daily work.” This includes not only treatment, but also sharing experience and making it visible to others. Without this exchange, the connection between teams would not exist. This work includes doctors, partners, and supporters across countries. It is coordinated and sustained.

From Practice to Advocacy

In this context, advocacy is not based on statements. It is based on demonstrated capability. It does not begin in political offices. It is formed in hospitals, through clinical decisions and responsibility for patient outcomes. Doctors do not describe this work as advocacy. They operate, train, and share clinical experience. By doing so, they provide direct evidence of what is possible in wartime medicine. In modern war, outcomes matter. The ability to make decisions, manage complexity, and save lives under pressure builds trust and informs international understanding. Ukraine’s experience is not only about survival. It contributes to the development of medical practice. As this experience becomes visible through research, collaboration, and exchange, it becomes part of the global medical conversation. Advocacy ensures that this work is understood. Because their experience is not a position. It is evidence.

Where Displacement Turns Into Community

Published: April 27, 2026

How women from Razom grantee “We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians” support communities across Kharkiv region

Twenty-six kilometers from Kharkiv, in the town of Liubotyn, a dormitory has become a temporary home for dozens of people who lost their homes during the war. Here, life is gradually rebuilding after shelling, shaped by international support, local volunteer efforts, and the resilience of residents.

Restoration of the dormitory was supported by Razom, which funded the installation of a new entranceway and roof repairs. During our visit, we spoke with Kateryna Posokhova, Executive Director of the foundation “We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians,” which has been working across the Kharkiv region for years.

The foundation’s team works daily with dormitory residents and other displaced people in the region.

When Evacuation Reshapes Communities

The foundation expanded its work during mass evacuations from frontline areas of the Kharkiv region, particularly from Vovchansk district and communities near Lyptsi.

People moved in large numbers into dormitories and collective centers, which became emergency housing for internally displaced people.

“We started working as soon as large-scale evacuations began. Children were arriving in dormitories and collective centers, and we began working with them, as well as with adults,” Posokhova says.

Foundation psychologists organized group sessions for children and provided individual support for adults coping with displacement, loss, and the ongoing stress of war.

How Repairs Begin

While working in dormitories, the team collected requests from residents about their most urgent needs.

At first, those needs were basic.

“People initially asked for showers and toilets. Then they asked about repairing the basement, the entranceway, and eventually the roof,” Posokhova recalls.

Over time, these requests developed into larger restoration projects.

Together with partners, including international organizations, the foundation supported multiple repairs. In one case, workers removed more than five tons of debris from a roof before repairs could begin.

“We cleared the roof, insulated it, repaired the structure, and installed pumping equipment for the boiler system,” she explains.

Psychosocial Support

Psychosocial support is a core part of the foundation’s work.

The team works with children, teenagers, parents, and older residents.

In Liubotyn, activities for children are held inside a shelter.

“It is a reinforced shelter that allows us to safely conduct educational activities with children and teenagers,” Posokhova says.

The foundation also works with local social care centers that support elderly residents. These meetings create space for connection and routine.

“Our older residents sew, paint, and even organized what they call a ‘work brigade.’ They repainted benches near the playground together,” she says.

Some gatherings include cooking or singing. These simple activities help restore a sense of normal life.

Why Support Matters

According to Posokhova, supporting collective centers would not be possible without international partners and donors.

“For places like these, support from foundations and international organizations makes a significant difference,” she says.

Many residents have lost everything. Their homes are destroyed or located in occupied territories.

“People were left without housing. Every bit of support becomes a chance to start again.”

This is why cooperation between local initiatives and international partners is essential.

“When donors support repairs, psychological programs, or financial assistance, people feel that they are not alone,” Posokhova says.

When People Choose to Stay

Work in collective centers often reveals how meaningful even temporary housing becomes.

Many residents are already displaced. In these dormitories, they began rebuilding their lives, forming new connections and support systems.

One dormitory in Kharkiv was recently damaged by a nearby missile strike.

“Windows were blown out, doors damaged, and walls cracked. Residents were temporarily relocated,” Posokhova says.

But many returned.

“The windows were boarded up, and it was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit inside. They were offered safer accommodation during repairs, but they chose to stay.”

For them, it is no longer just a dormitory. It is a community.

“They found neighbors, support, and a sense of stability here. That is why they stay together,” she says.

A Foundation Led by Women

The foundation’s name emphasizes unity. In practice, most of the team are women.

“Our foundation is called ‘We Are Brothers, We Are Ukrainians,’ but about 95 percent of our team are women,” Posokhova says.

“Our partners often say ‘brothers.’ But when they meet the team, they see it is all sisters.”

The team coordinates humanitarian programs, travels to communities, and works directly with residents. Sometimes in basements. Sometimes in frontline villages.

Always alongside people rebuilding their lives.

“We do everything we can to help people return to some form of normal life,” Posokhova says.

Looking at the dormitory in Liubotyn, where residents are gradually rebuilding, it is clear that this work matters.

“Everyone can do something”: restoring faces — and lives — during war in Ukraine

Published: April 20, 2026

This spring, Lviv hosted the sixth Face to Face mission — a surgical program of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), implemented by Razom as part of the Co-Pilot project.

Over the course of seven days, a team of seven surgeons — Parag Gandhi, Grigoriy Mashkevich, Augustine Moscatello, John Frodel, Ryan Daniel Winters, Ivanna Nebor, Boris Chernobilsky — alongside ten nurses, including Susan Ketigian, Viktoriya Ygreen, Yurij Tsuvanyk, Jamie Harold Orange, Emmett Joseph Harty Jr, Maribel Caraballo, Andrew Kostyaniuk and Tashina Morgenstern, worked at the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region together with their Ukrainian colleagues. They operated on patients with some of the most complex facial injuries caused by the war.

The work began with consultations: in just one day, doctors examined 55 patients and selected 40 for surgery. Starting the next morning, operating rooms ran at full capacity from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For four consecutive days, the team carried out reconstructive procedures across three specialties — ophthalmology, otolaryngology, and maxillofacial surgery. These injuries affect not only physical function but also how patients see themselves — their identity, confidence, and place in the world.

Among the patients were both military personnel and civilians affected by the war. For many, this was not the first stage of treatment, but part of a long recovery process that can last months or even years.

One of the defining features of this mission was the integration of surgical care with on-site prosthetics. Two anaplastologists — Eduardo Arias and Benjamin Rosenberg, specialists in ocular and facial prosthetics — joined the team. Together, they set up a temporary laboratory to create custom ocular prostheses for patients undergoing surgery.

This approach fundamentally changed the care pathway: patients were able to receive their prosthesis immediately after surgery, without waiting for a separate stage of treatment. In cases of eye loss, this has not only medical but also profound psychological significance — allowing individuals to return more quickly to a familiar appearance and to social life.

Alongside surgical care, the team also addressed other dimensions of recovery. Pain management specialist Timothy Canty, who works with PTSD, joined the mission. He delivered lectures at the Superhumans Center, Lviv Psychiatric Hospital, and St. Panteleimon Hospital, as well as practical trainings for anesthesiologists, psychologists, and pain management specialists at the Lviv Military Hospital. This work is aimed not only at supporting patients but also at strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian medical teams to address the long-term consequences of trauma.

Knowledge transfer was another key component of the mission. Ukrainian doctors who had previously participated in missions, surgical trainings, conferences, and observerships in U.S. hospitals organized by Razom — as well as specialists from other Lviv hospitals — joined the procedures. They worked side by side with the international team in operating rooms, observing, assisting, and gaining experience they will continue to apply in their practice.

Dr. Parag Gandhi, an oculofacial plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience and a third-time participant in the mission, emphasized the importance of this collaboration:

“It is a great honor for me to work alongside Ukrainian colleagues, helping injured soldiers and civilians who have sacrificed so much for their families and their country. I truly believe that while one person cannot do everything, everyone can do something. And it is through knowledge exchange and collaboration that we make that contribution.”

The mission was made possible through the partnership between Razom for Ukraine and the AAFPRS Face to Face program, as well as collaboration with the Military Medical Clinical Center of the Western Region, the INgenius platform, and Healing the Children North East.

These missions are gradually reshaping the approach to treating complex facial injuries in Ukraine. It is not only about individual surgeries, but about building a comprehensive model in which surgery, prosthetics, pain management, and physician training are integrated into a single, continuous process of recovery.

The mission was made possible by the support of Razom for Ukraine’s donors, whose contributions enable the deployment of international medical teams, procurement of critical equipment, and on-the-ground coordination. This support makes it possible not only to carry out complex surgeries, but also to facilitate the exchange of expertise between Ukrainian and international physicians and expand access to advanced approaches in treating war-related injuries.

How Six Counseling Sessions Can Change a Life: Inside the “Razom z Toboyu” Psychological Center in Dnipro

Published: March 30, 2026

During wartime, psychological support becomes just as essential as medical care. In the city of Dnipro, the “Razom z Toboyu” Psychological Center, run by Razom for Ukraine, offers free counseling sessions to those in need. The center supports soldiers, their families, and civilians who are going through difficult life situations.

Natalia, the center’s senior psychologist, has been working on the project since 2023. She says that for many people, access to free counseling can make all the difference.

“I always say a big thank you to those who support this project. Many of our clients simply cannot afford mental health care,” she explains.

According to Natalia, the war has dramatically increased the psychological strain people are living under.. Constant tension, air raid alarms, and everyday challenges build up over time.

“I see how exhausted and irritable people are now. And that’s natural—we are all living in extremely difficult conditions. That’s why psychological support is so important right now,” she says.

The center offers both individual consultations and group sessions where participants learn about emotional wellbeing and coping strategies.

“When people begin to understand what they are experiencing, things start to feel more manageable. They start to see how they can help themselves and support others,” Natalia adds.

A Soldier’s Story

Natalia recalls the story of a soldier who came to the center after being injured.

At first glance, his injury was barely noticeable, but he had serious difficulties with hand mobility. After returning to civilian life, he struggled to adapt.

“He came to me because he struggled to find his place in civilian life again. There was a lot of tension, conflicts at home, and his relationships with loved ones had deteriorated,” Natalia says.

At the center, clients can receive a series of six counseling sessions. The goal is to stabilize a person’s condition and help them take the first steps toward recovery.

“We worked on self-regulation techniques — ways he could calm himself and better understand his emotions. ” she explains.

Over time, things began to improve. His sleep got better, and there was less tension at home.

“He even brought his wife to one of the sessions. It’s very important when family members become part of the process,” Natalia adds.

After completing the six sessions, the man decided to continue therapy.

“When he first came, he felt that nothing would ever change. But little by little he saw that things could actually improve,” Natalia says.

The First Step Toward Change

According to Natalia, six counseling sessions cannot solve every problem , but they often become the starting point for meaningful change.

Sometimes clients return months later when they face a new challenge or simply need someone to talk to again.

“Sometimes people call and say, ‘Can we talk again?’ And we continue working together,” she says.

Often, helping one person opens the door for others to seek support as well.

“First one person comes, then they bring their spouse, their children, or friends. People share their experience, and that’s how others learn that support is available,” Natalia explains.

She believes that centers like this play an important role not only today, but also in the future.