Art Therapy of the Ukrainian War. History. Beginning

Since February 24, 2022 Ukraine experiences the hardships of war and martial law due to the Russian aggression. Taking into account the complicated situation of the last two years, the need in art therapy measure for the majority of Ukrainians is on the rise: equally to those in the war zone, living in the occupied territories, displaced or those who lost their home and livelihood. According to the psychotherapists, all those living in the situation of war for more than six months becomes traumatized. In this sense, art therapy becomes a powerful tool that provides psychological and spiritual help and may lead to recovery. Two previous years proved the need of collaboration between the artists, cultural historians, and psychologists in order to correct with the means of art practices the consequences of the trauma experienced by the Ukrainian population. At present, creative events for the soldiers, as well for the families of the fallen heroes are a powerful and effective instrument of therapy