Olesya Uliganets

Olesya Uliganets is a native of Svaliava, psychologist, art therapist, wife of a military serviceman who defends Ukraine, mother of two daughters, expecting a third child. «INNER SUPPORT» is what helps me stay myself when I feel powerless, confused, anxious, afraid. In this difficult time, we all need something to lean on in order not to collapse and not lose ourselves. Today, it is extremely important to preserve yourself and your inner world with all its diversity, and at the same time not be shy to accept help or seek it on your own when it is needed – for me, this is a manifestation of inner support. This is the project of psychological support «Tree of My Life» that has become one of real supports for me. Which in practice, since the beginning of the war, has been feeding and strengthening my faith and hope for the best, reinforcing my AS the mother’s skills to cope and take care of myself on my own, because this is exactly what every woman with hope in this time is extremely important. Even just feeling «BEING» with someone is support and help. Any swinging of emotions is now a deep pit that absorbs the last drops of psycho-emotional resource. To prevent this from happening, I turn to my colleagues who help me, support me, and base my basic knowledge on my personal values, knowledge and skills. I also want to note that choosing to take care of yourself, your health, take care of your emotional state, choosing life does not mean forgetting about war, pain, and fear. Yes, reality is very difficult now, yes, many people have different values and choices, yes, it was and still is. That is why I share my experience, which helps me stay in the resource, strengthens my inner support to be able to walk this road and let the future be alive and happy. Take care of yourself and what is really valuable to you.