In this poignant episode, «Ukrainapodden» welcomes Svitlana Kominko, a Canadian-Ukrainian psychologist and PhD holder, to discuss the profound and often overlooked human cost of the war in Ukraine. Kominko shares insights into her vital work providing grief relief and mental health support to families who have lost loved ones, including the unique challenges faced by those grieving the 80,000+ missing Ukrainian defenders. She emphasizes that grief is a natural response to «unjust death» and highlights the importance of creating «safe spaces» and community for healing.

The conversation explores how bereaved mothers and wives transform their personal grief into purpose, becoming co-facilitators in healing programs. Kominko also delves into Ukraine’s history of intergenerational trauma and its enduring impact on national resilience. She argues for the critical role of psychological support in fostering post-traumatic growth for individuals and the nation. The episode concludes with a powerful message from mothers who, despite immense personal loss, remain steadfast in their conviction to fight for Ukraine, underscoring that their children’s sacrifice must not be «for nothing.»

You can read more about Svitlana Kominko's work and the «Heal a Mother's Heart» campaign here: healing.maplehopefoundation.org.

In this poignant episode, &laquo;Ukrainapodden&raquo; welcomes Svitlana Kominko, a Canadian-Ukrainian psychologist and PhD holder, to discuss the profound and often overlooked human cost of the war in Ukraine. Kominko shares insights into her vital work providing grief relief and mental health support to families who have lost loved ones, including the unique challenges faced by those grieving the 80,000+ missing Ukrainian defenders. She emphasizes that grief is a natural response to &laquo;unjust death&raquo; and highlights the importance of creating &laquo;safe spaces&raquo; and community for healing.
The conversation explores how bereaved mothers and wives transform their personal grief into purpose, becoming co-facilitators in healing programs. Kominko also delves into Ukraine&rsquo;s history of intergenerational trauma and its enduring impact on national resilience. She argues for the critical role of psychological support in fostering post-traumatic growth for individuals and the nation. The episode concludes with a powerful message from mothers who, despite immense personal loss, remain steadfast in their conviction to fight for Ukraine, underscoring that their children&rsquo;s sacrifice must not be &laquo;for nothing.&raquo;
<a href="https://healing.maplehopefoundation.org/en/">You can read more about Svitlana Kominko's work and the &laquo;Heal a Mother's Heart&raquo; campaign here: healing.maplehopefoundation.org.</a>

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Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker Tormod Malvin S&aelig;ther og J&oslash;rn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller sp&oslash;rsm&aring;l? Ta kontakt p&aring; ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nettavisens podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker Tormod Malvin Sæther og Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på <a href="mai

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Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker journalistene Tormod Malvin Sæther og Anders Lohne Fosse med Nettavisens ukrainaspaltist Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no

Nettavisens prisvinnende podkast om krigen i Ukraina. Her snakker journalistene Tormod Malvin Sæther og Anders Lohne Fosse med Nettavisens ukrainaspaltist Jørn Sund-Henriksen om siste nytt fra slagmarken, og andre nyheter om krigen og dens konsekvenser. Har du tips, innspill eller spørsmål? Ta kontakt på ukrainapodden@nettavisen.no