Working in the media during wartime involves constant emotional pressure, exhaustion, and the need for rapid recovery. This makes individual psychological support critically important.

Within the framework of the ReWell-UMedia project, a series of individual coaching

sessions was conducted for media professionals.

Key results:

• 29 participants joined the consultations
• 80 hours of individual psychological support were provided

Sessions were conducted by:

• Viktoriia Turchak — PhD in Economics, Associate Professor, Master's degree in Psychology, psychotherapist in Positive Psychotherapy, trainer. Works with mental health, emotional well-being, and burnout prevention.
• Valerii Androsov — psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner, trainer. Specializes in anxiety and depressive conditions, crisis situations, and interpersonal conflicts.

Participant Feedback and Testimonials

Tetiana:

"...If I was crying during the first session, by the third one I was already smiling and talking about inner changes. From the very first minutes, I felt support, understanding, and a genuine willingness to help... After the consultations, I gained more clarity and a stronger inner foundation. I highly recommend everyone to take advantage of initiatives like

ReWell-UMedia, as they support media professionals not only professionally but also psychologically, helping them maintain resilience in challenging conditions."

Yana:

"Participating in the ReWell-UMedia programme became an effective step toward my recovery. Now I feel much more confident and have a clear plan for maintaining my mental balance. I am sincerely grateful for such timely support for journalists."

Nadiia:

"During a full-scale war, it is extremely important to allow yourself to slow down and recover, to express your thoughts and feelings. The consultations within the project gave me this opportunity. I am very grateful for the excellent organization and the comfortable emotional space during the sessions!"

This experience once again confirms:

Psychological support is not an optional add-on, but an essential condition for maintaining resilience and professionalism in the media sector.

We sincerely thank all participants for their trust, and our experts for their thoughtful and professional work

The project "Resilience and Well-being of Ukrainian Media Professionals at Wartime."

(ReWell-UMedia) is implemented by the NGO "Social Perspective." This initiative has been made possible with the support of UNESCO's Participation Programme, in coordination with the Ukrainian National Commission for UNESCO and the National Television and Radio Broadcasting Council of Ukraine.

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