Free psychological support for families and teenagers

Individual support for young people and those around them - from parents to professionals.

Free psychological support for families and teenagers

Individual support for young people and those around them - from parents to professionals.

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Mother holding and comforting a young child indoors
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I am a teenager (14-17 years old) seeking support

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I am a teenager (14-17 years old) seeking support

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I am a parent and I am seeking help

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I work for an organization that helps youth, and I’m looking for support

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Empatia helps

We provide guidance and assistance when...

Empatia helps

We provide guidance and assistance when...

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Traumatic events that have affected a child's health and development

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Traumatic events that have affected a child's health and development

Young girl in a blue hoodie holding a teddy bear close to her face, looking down with a thoughtful or somber expression, suggesting a need for comfort and emotional support.
Traumatic events that have affected a child's health and development

Living under constant stress and tension

Living under constant stress and tension

Living under constant stress and tension

Emotional support in times of uncertainty, loss, and separation

Emotional support in times of uncertainty, loss, and separation

Emotional support in times of uncertainty, loss, and separation

Behavioral changes, social difficulties, lack of energy and motivation

Behavioral changes, social difficulties, lack of energy and motivation

Behavioral changes, social difficulties, lack of energy and motivation

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Age-related crises – growing up challenges for both the child and their parents

Woman kneeling in front of a young boy with a backpack, gently holding his hand and knee, offering comfort and reassurance as he sits looking down on outdoor steps.
Age-related crises – growing up challenges for both the child and their parents

Woman kneeling in front of a young boy with a backpack, gently holding his hand and knee, offering comfort and reassurance as he sits looking down on outdoor steps.
Age-related crises – growing up challenges for both the child and their parents

Our services

Support we provide to parents

Our services

How can Empatia
help you?

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Individual consultations

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, caregivers, and teenagers (with parental consent for those under 16). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

100+

parents received consultations

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Individual consultations

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, caregivers, and teenagers (with parental consent for those under 16). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

100+

parents received consultations

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Individual consultations

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, caregivers, and teenagers (with parental consent for those under 16). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

100+

parents received consultations

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Empatia’s Support Groups

Empatia’s Support Groups provide a safe and supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, get new information and navigate challenges together. Led by experienced psychologists, these sessions focus on emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing effective parenting and communication strategies, all aimed at strengthening family bonds.

40

participants in total

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Empatia’s Support Groups

Empatia’s Support Groups provide a safe and supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, get new information and navigate challenges together. Led by experienced psychologists, these sessions focus on emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing effective parenting and communication strategies, all aimed at strengthening family bonds.

40

participants in total

Register for the support group

Group session with a woman holding a clipboard and listening attentively, surrounded by three other participants in a circle, fostering open conversation and support.

Empatia’s Support Groups

Empatia’s Support Groups provide a safe and supportive space for parents to connect, share experiences, get new information and navigate challenges together. Led by experienced psychologists, these sessions focus on emotional well-being, building resilience, and developing effective parenting and communication strategies, all aimed at strengthening family bonds.

40

participants in total

Register for the support group

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Consultations for teenagers aged 14 and older

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, families, and teenagers (with parental approval). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

32

Ukrainian teenagers received consultations

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Consultations for teenagers aged 14 and older

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, families, and teenagers (with parental approval). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

32

Ukrainian teenagers received consultations

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Teenage boy in a beige hoodie speaking to a therapist during a one-on-one counselling session, seated on a sofa in a calm, private setting.

Consultations for teenagers aged 14 and older

Empatia offers individual consultations tailored to the unique needs of displaced Ukrainians. These sessions provide professional mental health support for parents, families, and teenagers (with parental approval). Our experienced psychologists create a safe and understanding environment to address personal challenges, improve family dynamics, and support the emotional well-being of adolescents and their caregivers.

32

Ukrainian teenagers received consultations

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Support materials for parents

Browse through our resources to support your family. Don't hesitate to contact us if any of the materials require extra explanation or guidance. We are here to support you

Please note that some of the materials in this collection may be behind a paywall or require a subscription. We’ve curated this list for inspiration and further reading, but access to certain links may depend on the publisher’s policies. *

Guideline

Helpful resources

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

Download PDF

Illustration of two clouds: a sad gray cloud crying raindrops and a happy pink cloud smiling and raining hearts

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

How to behave with a child during war, and many other related topics.

Download PDF

Sunflower illustration with Ukrainian text “Sustainable Knowledge” — part of Empatia guideline on how to support children during war through theory, games, and practical advice.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Download PDF

Illustration of a woman with a cloud of intrusive thoughts above her head — Empatia guideline on how to cope with intrusive thoughts and support mental health.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Time to sleep

Why sleep is important for mental health and how to improve it

Download PDF

Illustration of a smiling sloth resting in blue leaves — Empatia guideline “Time to sleep” about the importance of sleep for mental health and tips to improve rest.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

A collection of games for children and adults

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Portrait of psychologist Svitlana Roy standing and smiling next to a display of books and games for children and adults.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

School Adaptation

For Parents on School Adjustment

Explore

Illustrated cover of a Ukrainian children’s book showing a cheerful girl with raised arms, wearing a backpack, with the title in Ukrainian reading “Книжка для майже школярів” (Book for Almost Schoolchildren) on a bright yellow background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Setting Boundaries

For Parents on Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Explore

Book cover in Ukrainian with bold red text reading “Особисті кордони” (Personal Boundaries) and smaller blue text “Бестселер New York Times” (New York Times Bestseller), featuring colorful abstract shapes on a cream background

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Curated Collection of Resources on Parenting and Child Development

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Illustrated Ukrainian book cover showing a simple line drawing of a child being kissed, with the title “Цілуйте мене” (Kiss Me) and subtitle “Як виховувати дітей з любов’ю” (How to Raise Children with Love) in soft red and blue text on a cream background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

The World of Emotions

Collection of Games for the Whole Family. A selection of games that help children recognize emotions.

Explore

Ukrainian children’s card game box cover with the title “Покажи свої емоції!” (Show Your Emotions!), featuring a cheerful illustrated boy in a purple beanie, winking, surrounded by colorful confetti and emoji faces, with “56 карт” (56 cards) written in a circle.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Emotions for Kids

Books to Help Children Understand and Manage Their Emotions

Explore

Cover illustration of a Ukrainian children’s book “Щасливих дітей” — part of Empatia guideline “Emotions for Kids” with resources to help children understand and manage their emotions.

Support materials for parents

Browse through our resources to support your family. Don't hesitate to contact us if any of the materials require extra explanation or guidance. We are here to support you

Please note that some of the materials in this collection may be behind a paywall or require a subscription. We’ve curated this list for inspiration and further reading, but access to certain links may depend on the publisher’s policies. *

Guideline

Helpful resources

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

Download PDF

Illustration of two clouds: a sad gray cloud crying raindrops and a happy pink cloud smiling and raining hearts

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

How to behave with a child during war, and many other related topics.

Download PDF

Sunflower illustration with Ukrainian text “Sustainable Knowledge” — part of Empatia guideline on how to support children during war through theory, games, and practical advice.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Download PDF

Illustration of a woman with a cloud of intrusive thoughts above her head — Empatia guideline on how to cope with intrusive thoughts and support mental health.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Time to sleep

Why sleep is important for mental health and how to improve it

Download PDF

Illustration of a smiling sloth resting in blue leaves — Empatia guideline “Time to sleep” about the importance of sleep for mental health and tips to improve rest.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

A collection of games for children and adults

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Portrait of psychologist Svitlana Roy standing and smiling next to a display of books and games for children and adults.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

School Adaptation

For Parents on School Adjustment

Explore

Illustrated cover of a Ukrainian children’s book showing a cheerful girl with raised arms, wearing a backpack, with the title in Ukrainian reading “Книжка для майже школярів” (Book for Almost Schoolchildren) on a bright yellow background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Setting Boundaries

For Parents on Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Explore

Book cover in Ukrainian with bold red text reading “Особисті кордони” (Personal Boundaries) and smaller blue text “Бестселер New York Times” (New York Times Bestseller), featuring colorful abstract shapes on a cream background

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Curated Collection of Resources on Parenting and Child Development

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Illustrated Ukrainian book cover showing a simple line drawing of a child being kissed, with the title “Цілуйте мене” (Kiss Me) and subtitle “Як виховувати дітей з любов’ю” (How to Raise Children with Love) in soft red and blue text on a cream background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

The World of Emotions

Collection of Games for the Whole Family. A selection of games that help children recognize emotions.

Explore

Ukrainian children’s card game box cover with the title “Покажи свої емоції!” (Show Your Emotions!), featuring a cheerful illustrated boy in a purple beanie, winking, surrounded by colorful confetti and emoji faces, with “56 карт” (56 cards) written in a circle.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Emotions for Kids

Books to Help Children Understand and Manage Their Emotions

Explore

Cover illustration of a Ukrainian children’s book “Щасливих дітей” — part of Empatia guideline “Emotions for Kids” with resources to help children understand and manage their emotions.

Support materials for parents

Browse through our resources to support your family. Don't hesitate to contact us if any of the materials require extra explanation or guidance. We are here to support you

Please note that some of the materials in this collection may be behind a paywall or require a subscription. We’ve curated this list for inspiration and further reading, but access to certain links may depend on the publisher’s policies. *

Guideline

Helpful resources

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

Download PDF

Illustration of two clouds: a sad gray cloud crying raindrops and a happy pink cloud smiling and raining hearts

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

How to behave with a child during war, and many other related topics.

Download PDF

Sunflower illustration with Ukrainian text “Sustainable Knowledge” — part of Empatia guideline on how to support children during war through theory, games, and practical advice.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

How to deal with intrusive thoughts

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Download PDF

Illustration of a woman with a cloud of intrusive thoughts above her head — Empatia guideline on how to cope with intrusive thoughts and support mental health.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Time to sleep

Why sleep is important for mental health and how to improve it

Download PDF

Illustration of a smiling sloth resting in blue leaves — Empatia guideline “Time to sleep” about the importance of sleep for mental health and tips to improve rest.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

A collection of games for children and adults

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Portrait of psychologist Svitlana Roy standing and smiling next to a display of books and games for children and adults.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

School Adaptation

For Parents on School Adjustment

Explore

Illustrated cover of a Ukrainian children’s book showing a cheerful girl with raised arms, wearing a backpack, with the title in Ukrainian reading “Книжка для майже школярів” (Book for Almost Schoolchildren) on a bright yellow background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Setting Boundaries

For Parents on Establishing Healthy Boundaries

Explore

Book cover in Ukrainian with bold red text reading “Особисті кордони” (Personal Boundaries) and smaller blue text “Бестселер New York Times” (New York Times Bestseller), featuring colorful abstract shapes on a cream background

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Curated Collection of Resources on Parenting and Child Development

Briefly describe the content or purpose of this material

Explore

Illustrated Ukrainian book cover showing a simple line drawing of a child being kissed, with the title “Цілуйте мене” (Kiss Me) and subtitle “Як виховувати дітей з любов’ю” (How to Raise Children with Love) in soft red and blue text on a cream background.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

The World of Emotions

Collection of Games for the Whole Family. A selection of games that help children recognize emotions.

Explore

Ukrainian children’s card game box cover with the title “Покажи свої емоції!” (Show Your Emotions!), featuring a cheerful illustrated boy in a purple beanie, winking, surrounded by colorful confetti and emoji faces, with “56 карт” (56 cards) written in a circle.

Guideline

Paid

Empatia

Ukrainian

Emotions for Kids

Books to Help Children Understand and Manage Their Emotions

Explore

Cover illustration of a Ukrainian children’s book “Щасливих дітей” — part of Empatia guideline “Emotions for Kids” with resources to help children understand and manage their emotions.
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Working hours: Monday–Friday between 9:00–17:00*

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