We, Artem and Anastasia Bykovets, parents of 2 children (1.9 years Sasha and 6.3 years Sofia) were forced to leave their home in the suburbs of Kiev, because of the high threat to children. When the fighter jets started flying over our house, we managed to gather the children and go around the world in a safer place. We allowed the children to take only 3 favorite toys. With tears, Sofia said goodbye to her room…. standing in the middle of the room, she knew what could happen….
While we were driving, we talked a lot, spoke honestly, but in a soft way…. and Sophia began to actively paint. We didn't have paper, but it was arranged with craft bags and napkins, later we were given a tablet / mobile phone. We have seen that in this way, she becomes easier, she is distracted and experiences her emotions and worries. One morning we realized that this is an opportunity for many children, so that we can help our children in this difficult time. Art therapy helps to cope with their emotions every day, so as not to preserve anxiety and fear within themselves, and also gives parents the opportunity to look into the emotions and experiences of their child.