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.

Mother holding and comforting a young child indoors

My child needs help

Mother holding and comforting a young child indoors

My child needs help

Mother holding and comforting a young child indoors

My child needs help

Teenage boy standing outdoors with arms crossed, looking to the side, against a blurred background of trees, conveying a thoughtful or contemplative mood.

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

Teenage boy standing outdoors with arms crossed, looking to the side, against a blurred background of trees, conveying a thoughtful or contemplative mood.

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

Teenage boy standing outdoors with arms crossed, looking to the side, against a blurred background of trees, conveying a thoughtful or contemplative mood.

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

Woman pushing a stroller while walking with a young child on a scooter in an urban street setting, suggesting care and everyday family life.

I am a parent and I am seeking help

Woman pushing a stroller while walking with a young child on a scooter in an urban street setting, suggesting care and everyday family life.

I am a parent and I am seeking help

Woman pushing a stroller while walking with a young child on a scooter in an urban street setting, suggesting care and everyday family life.

I am a parent and I am seeking help

Group of teenagers sitting on a bench with skateboards, chatting and looking at phones, suggesting friendship and shared leisure time.

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

Group of teenagers sitting on a bench with skateboards, chatting and looking at phones, suggesting friendship and shared leisure time.

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

Group of teenagers sitting on a bench with skateboards, chatting and looking at phones, suggesting friendship and shared leisure time.

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

Empatia helps

We provide guidance and assistance when...

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

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

Emotional support in times of uncertainty, loss, and separation

Behavioral changes, social difficulties, lack of energy and motivation

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

Empatia helps

We provide guidance and assistance when...

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

Emotional support in times of uncertainty, loss, and separation

Behavioral changes, social difficulties, lack of energy and motivation

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

Smiling woman and teenage girl sitting close together, looking at a smartphone and sharing a lighthearted moment.

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

Smiling woman and teenage girl sitting close together, looking at a smartphone and sharing a lighthearted moment.

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

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

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

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

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

Our services

How can Empatia
help you?

Smiling woman and teenage girl sitting close together, looking at a smartphone and sharing a lighthearted moment.

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

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

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

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. *

All

Guideline

Helpful resources

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

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

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Mental health during war

Advice for parents

Illustration of a mother hugging her child — UNICEF guideline “Mental health during war” with advice for parents on supporting children’s wellbeing.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

How to deal with intrusive thoughts
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.

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Your Strength

Children & teens guide

Illustrated book cover showing a red-haired girl with closed eyes holding glowing light near her heart, surrounded by bright orbs, with Ukrainian title “Твоя Сила” by Svitlana Royz

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

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

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

Helpful resources

Free

Partner

Ukrainian

Resilience for the resilient

20 short videos with practices for children and adults

Cartoon illustrations of children practicing resilience exercises — Empatia resource “Resilience for the resilient” with 20 short videos for kids and adults.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when a child is overwhelmed with emotions
Illustration of six colorful round faces showing different emotions: crying, happy, sad, skeptical, and worried expressions.

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Adjusting to studying in another country

Moving a child abroad means new school rules and a different language.

Cover and inside pages of the UNICEF brochure “How to help a child adapt to studying in another country” — practical guide for parents supporting school adaptation abroad.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Time to sleep

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

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

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

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

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when a child is overwhelmed with emotions
Illustration of six colorful round faces showing different emotions: crying, happy, sad, skeptical, and worried expressions.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

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

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
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.

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Your Strength

Children & teens guide

Illustrated book cover showing a red-haired girl with closed eyes holding glowing light near her heart, surrounded by bright orbs, with Ukrainian title “Твоя Сила” by Svitlana Royz

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Mental health during war

Advice for parents

Illustration of a mother hugging her child — UNICEF guideline “Mental health during war” with advice for parents on supporting children’s wellbeing.

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Adjusting to studying in another country

Moving a child abroad means new school rules and a different language.

Cover and inside pages of the UNICEF brochure “How to help a child adapt to studying in another country” — practical guide for parents supporting school adaptation abroad.

Helpful resources

Free

Partner

Ukrainian

Resilience for the resilient

20 short videos with practices for children and adults

Cartoon illustrations of children practicing resilience exercises — Empatia resource “Resilience for the resilient” with 20 short videos for kids and adults.

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. *

All

Guideline

Helpful resources

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when emotions are overwhelming

Simple exercises for every day

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

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Your Strength

Children & teens guide

Illustrated book cover showing a red-haired girl with closed eyes holding glowing light near her heart, surrounded by bright orbs, with Ukrainian title “Твоя Сила” by Svitlana Royz

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

What to do when a child is overwhelmed with emotions
Illustration of six colorful round faces showing different emotions: crying, happy, sad, skeptical, and worried expressions.

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Mental health during war

Advice for parents

Illustration of a mother hugging her child — UNICEF guideline “Mental health during war” with advice for parents on supporting children’s wellbeing.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Theory, games, practical knowledge.

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

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

Helpful resources

Free

Unicef

Ukrainian

Adjusting to studying in another country

Moving a child abroad means new school rules and a different language.

Cover and inside pages of the UNICEF brochure “How to help a child adapt to studying in another country” — practical guide for parents supporting school adaptation abroad.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

How to deal with intrusive thoughts
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.

Helpful resources

Free

Partner

Ukrainian

Resilience for the resilient

20 short videos with practices for children and adults

Cartoon illustrations of children practicing resilience exercises — Empatia resource “Resilience for the resilient” with 20 short videos for kids and adults.

Guideline

Free

Empatia

Ukrainian

Time to sleep

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

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.
Soft pastel gradient circles, Empatia design elements

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