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We are building a state-of-the-art facility for Ukrainian military, vets, & civilians.

Our Mission is providing critical mental health, wellness, rehabilitation & support services to Ukraine, and consulting with professionals throughout the world.

11/03/2026

🇺🇦 10 THERAPISTS. MORE WAYS TO HELP CHILDREN HEAL.

Some children carry experiences they cannot yet put into words.

For children affected by war, fear, separation, and loss, expressing difficult emotions isn’t always easy.

Sometimes, healing begins not with words, but through play, symbols, and a small tray of sand.

💙 The International Institute of Traumatherapy (IIT) is raising $2,800 to support specialized training for 10 Ukrainian psychotherapists.

These professionals will complete a 45-hour EMDR Sandtray Specialist training with Anna Gomez, learning to integrate EMDR therapy with sandtray techniques to better support children experiencing psychological trauma.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?

These 10 therapists are being prepared to work with children in summer camps across Ukraine, with special priority given to children from military families.

Many of these children have experienced fear, uncertainty, separation from loved ones, and the emotional consequences of war.

They deserve more than sympathy. They deserve access to qualified professionals who understand trauma and know how to help.

🎯 OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL: $2,800

Your donation will help fund specialized professional training for 10 therapists, strengthening their ability to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support.

❤️ $10, $25, $50, or any amount — every contribution matters.

Because when you invest in training a therapist, the impact can extend far beyond one person, reaching children and families for years to come.

Help us equip those who care for Ukraine’s children.

🔗 DONATE HERE: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/sandtraytherapy

🤝 Can’t donate today? Please share this post. Your voice can help us reach someone who can.

Together, we can turn compassion into lasting support. 💙💛

11/01/2026

💙 NOT EVERY QUESTION NEEDS AN ANSWER.

Sometimes, the most meaningful support begins when we stop asking questions.

When someone has experienced trauma, even well-intentioned questions can feel overwhelming.

Instead of asking:
“Why don’t you talk about it?”
“What happened to you?”
“Are you feeling better?”

Try saying:

💙 “You don’t have to explain anything.”
💙 “I’m here whenever you’re ready.”
💙 “What would feel helpful right now?”

At IIT and IMHC, we believe that healing begins with safety, trust, and respect.

You don’t need to know someone’s entire story to offer meaningful support.

Sometimes, simply being there is enough.

This Sunday, remember: your presence can mean more than your words.

💙 Save and share this reminder. Someone may need it today.

10/30/2026

🎥 FRIDAYS WITH OLYA | A Story Worth Hearing 💙💛

Every Friday, we share meaningful conversations with Olya Zaporozhets, founder of the International Institute of Traumatherapy (IIT).

Behind every mission is a story. Behind every decision is a purpose. And behind every step forward is the belief that healing cannot wait.

✨ This is just a glimpse of today’s conversation.

▶️ Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel and discover the story behind our mission.

🔗 Link https://youtu.be/q5ikbIMnWm8?is=nPs8OGweHUnbn6Gc

10/29/2026

💙 Some children carry stories they cannot put into words.

But healing doesn’t always begin with words.

For children affected by trauma, a handful of sand, a miniature figure, or a simple symbol can become a way to express feelings that are too difficult to explain.

🌿 At IIT and IMHC, we are preparing for a new chapter in trauma care for Ukrainian children.

As part of our planned 2027 children’s trauma treatment initiative, we are preparing to expand the skills of Ukrainian psychotherapists through specialized training in EMDR & Sandtray Therapy with internationally recognized EMDR expert Anna Gomez.

This approach combines evidence-based trauma therapy with symbolic play, offering children another way to process difficult experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

Our vision goes beyond training. We are working toward a future where more Ukrainian children can receive specialized trauma care while experiencing the connection, play, and joy that childhood deserves.

Because childhood should be remembered for moments of joy — not only for the pain a child has endured. 💙

More updates on this important initiative are coming soon.

10/27/2026

20 Therapists Have Been Selected. Now It’s Time to Invest in Their Training.

The quality of trauma care depends on the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment of the professionals providing it.

For Ukrainian service members, veterans, and their families, trauma can affect far more than emotional well-being. It can influence relationships, trust, communication, and the ability to reconnect with everyday life.

Addressing these complex needs requires continuous professional development and access to specialized therapeutic approaches.

That is why investing in therapists is an investment in the people they serve.

Through our Horses for Heroes initiative, the International Institute of Traumatherapy (IIT), in partnership with IMHC, Inc., has already selected 20 Ukrainian psychotherapists who are now preparing for specialized training in EAGALA Fundamentals.

This training will introduce a structured, team-based approach to equine-assisted mental health services, expanding the clinicians’ professional skills and providing additional therapeutic tools that can complement their existing trauma-focused practice, including EMDR.

These professionals are preparing to take the next step in their clinical development.

Now, we need your help to make that training possible.

Our fundraising goal is $38,975 to support the training and certification of all 20 psychotherapists.

The value of this investment extends beyond a single training program. The knowledge and skills these clinicians gain can continue to inform their work with military personnel, veterans, and families for years to come.

We have the professionals. We have a clear purpose. Now we need the resources to move forward.

Help us strengthen Ukraine’s trauma-care capacity by investing in the people who provide care.

💙 Donate:

https://send.monobank.ua/jar/797CyDv34d

Share. Help us reach $38,975.

10/26/2026

What does it really mean to live under occupation? 💔🇺🇦

For those who have lived through it, occupation is more than a headline. It is fear, uncertainty, and the daily struggle to survive.

In this powerful testimony, Ihor shares the harsh reality of life under Russian occupation — an experience no one should ever have to endure.

🎥 Watch his full story on our YouTube channel :

https://youtu.be/eT790TwO0IM?is=hjODXV_2i6KVv2XC

Because these stories deserve to be heard. And the world must not look away.

10/25/2026

🌿 The Healing Power of Everyday Rituals

A morning cup of coffee.
A familiar song.
A walk in the fresh air.
A few quiet minutes with someone you love.

These simple moments may seem ordinary. But for someone recovering from trauma, familiar routines can offer something deeply valuable — a sense of predictability.

Trauma can disrupt the feeling that life is stable and manageable. Small daily rituals can help bring back a sense of structure, connection, and control.

At the International Institute of Traumatherapy (IIT), we recognize that recovery extends beyond therapy sessions. It also happens in everyday life, through the small experiences that help people reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

💙 Sometimes, the smallest routines help us rebuild what trauma has shaken.

What simple daily ritual brings you a sense of comfort?

Support our mission: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/horses2026

10/23/2026

💙 Sometimes, one story becomes the beginning of something much bigger. Something that will one day change the lives of others.

But what does it take for someone to decide to dedicate their life to helping others?

In this week’s Fridays with Olya, Olya shares her personal journey — how the vision of creating a rehabilitation center was born, what inspired her decision, and where it all began.

✨ Behind every meaningful mission is a person — their experiences, their faith, and the courage to take that very first step.

🎥 This is a story worth hearing in full.

Watch the full interview on our YouTube channel and discover the journey that led Olya to create a rehabilitation center — a place where healing, hope, and new beginnings can become possible.

🔗 Watch the full story — https://youtu.be/q5ikbIMnWm8?is=oZSd1270VxhaqGYx

10/20/2026

🐎 HORSES FOR HEROES | Before Healing Begins, Someone Must Be Trained to Help.

Sometimes, the first step toward healing doesn’t begin with words.

It begins with trust. With connection. With a quiet moment beside a horse.

For Ukrainian service members living with the effects of trauma, these moments can create space to feel calmer, safer, and more connected.

💙 Olya, founder of the International Institute of Traumatherapy (IIT), wants to take this approach one step further.

Her vision is to prepare Ukrainian psychotherapists to combine equine-assisted interventions with EMDR, an evidence-based trauma therapy.

The goal is to provide specialized psychological support to service members during leave, medical treatment, or rotation — helping them regain emotional stability when they need it most.

But meaningful care begins with well-trained professionals.

🎯 Our mission: Raise $38,975 to train and certify 20 Ukrainian psychotherapists in EAGALA Fundamentals and the integration of EMDR.

This is more than funding a training program.

It’s an investment in Ukrainian specialists who can continue supporting service members long after the training is complete.

20 therapists. Countless moments of hope. One opportunity to make a difference.

❤️ Help us turn this vision into reality.

Every donation brings us one step closer.

🔗 Support Horses for Heroes — donate through the link : https://secure.qgiv.com/for/horses2026

📸 Photos courtesy of .ukraine (EquiRehab Ukraine)
Photographer: Nika Lastivka

10/19/2026

🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel! Link here: https://youtu.be/3NUsLD1UHMU?is=1tZoXUpWVBJFrkxu

Address

Chesapeake, VA
23323

Telephone

+15135191423

Website

http://imhcinc.org/, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/iitgeneralfundraising

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