Abstract
This article examines the impact of Ukraine’s totalitarian past on the education system and the treatment of children in the current wartime context. It analyzes the role and effects of the war on adult-child relationships, particularly how authoritarian educational and communicative styles contribute to the risk of PTSD in children. Through two clinical illustrations—group work with children displaced by the war in the “Safe Space” psychosocial support program, and individual work with a teenager affected by a rocket attack using the “serial drawing” technique—the article demonstrates the importance of open communication, respect for feelings, and free play. These case studies highlight the ongoing struggle to overcome the remnants of totalitarian control in Ukraine’s educational and familial structures, emphasizing the need for a democratic and compassionate approach to foster resilience and psychological well-being in children.
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