On September 27-28, 2024, a training on «Emotional Resilience and Balance in Professional Life» was held in Chernivtsi region for representatives of public organizations of people with disabilities. The event was held as part of the project «Crisis in Ukraine: Response and Recovery Taking into Account the Needs of People with Disabilities (Phase 2), implemented by the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine in cooperation with the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the Christian Blind Mission (CBM).
The participants of the training had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of maintaining emotional stability and avoiding professional burnout. The program consisted of interactive lectures, exercises to develop resilience and maintain a work-life balance.
Highlights of the training:
- Discussions about the symptoms and causes of emotional burnout.
- Exercises to overcome stress, such as the Balance Wheel and meditation techniques.
- Learning strategies to prevent burnout and develop self-support.
Participants gave positive feedback about the event, noting that the discussion on the importance of setting work-life boundaries was the most memorable. They also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to share their own strategies for avoiding burnout and supporting each other.
Feedback from participants:
“The training helped me rethink how important it is to keep a balance in life. I will definitely implement new methods to prevent burnout,” said one of the participants.
«Every time I attend such trainings, I catch myself thinking how little we know and how little we do for ourselves that can change our lives,» comments another participant. "The event was incredibly emotional and will remain in my soul forever. I am glad that I was able to give this time to myself. I am grateful to the National Assembly, Valentyna Dobrydina, representative of the NAIA in Chernivtsi region, for the training that is so necessary for all of us, for this opportunity to meet friends and make new acquaintances. I am grateful to the organizers and leaders for taking care of us.".
The second day of the training was held in the format of informal communication in nature, where participants could discuss their experiences and plans for the future.
This training was an important step towards improving the emotional well-being of people working in the public sector and is part of the ongoing support provided by organizations of people with disabilities in Ukraine.
*******
On September 27-28, 2024, a training session on “Emotional Resilience and Work-Life Balance” for representatives of organizations of persons with disabilities took place in Chernivtsi Oblast. The event was held within the project “Crisis in Ukraine: Response and Recovery Considering the Needs of Persons with Disabilities (Phase 2),” implemented by the National Assembly of People with Disabilities of Ukraine in cooperation with the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the Christian Missions of the Blind (CBM).
The participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge on maintaining emotional resilience and avoiding professional burnout. The program consisted of interactive lectures, exercises to develop resilience, and strategies to balance work and personal life.
Key moments of the training:
- Discussions on the symptoms and causes of emotional burnout.
- Stress management exercises such as the “Wheel of Balance” and meditation techniques.
- Learning strategies to prevent burnout and develop self-support skills.
The participants left positive feedback, noting that the most memorable part was the discussion on the importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life. They also expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share their strategies for avoiding burnout and supporting each other.
Participants’ feedback: “The training helped me rethink how important it is to maintain balance in life. I will definitely implement new methods to prevent burnout,” one participant noted.
“Every time I attend such training sessions, I realize how little we know and how little we do for ourselves to make our lives better,” commented another participant. “The event was incredibly emotional and will stay in my heart forever. I am happy I could give myself this time. Thank you to the National Assembly, Valentina Dobrydina, the representative of NAPD in Chernivtsi Oblast, for organizing this much-needed training, for the opportunity to meet friends and make new connections. Thanks to the organizers and leaders for caring about us.”
The second day of the training was held in an informal format in nature, where participants could discuss their feelings and plans for the future.
This training was an important step towards improving the emotional well-being of people working in the public sector and is part of the ongoing support provided by organizations of people with disabilities in Ukraine.
