Hosting the BURN project in Berlin

Project manager of Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University (KSPU) is Kateryna Bondar. About the recent visit in Berlin she said: "The recent project's study visit to Berlin held particular significance due to the unique capacities of the IPU, such as co-functioning of university outpatient service. This was essential for understanding trauma-informed support in universities affected by war. Under the guidance of project manager Prof. Lars Kuchinke and IPU’s dedicated team, the visit provided invaluable psychotherapeutic insights, covering  interventions for refugees and migrants, Social Trauma in Changing Societies, online crisis counseling, and crisis support that are unique in the EU. The Krisenchat project, integrating AI and machine learning for scaled assistance, and work with crisis cases at refugee support centers demonstrated innovative approaches. Notable presentations included David Becker’s traumatic process and staff care insights, a unique case study on social trauma examining post-war societal transformations in the Balkans, led by Carmen Scher, Head of IPU's International Office and Prof. Andreas Hamburger's team, and research on child soldiers in Iraq directed by Prof. Phill Langer. A psychoanalytic approach by renowned psychotherapist Prof. Lutz Wittmann was also introduced, providing foundational ideas for launching new projects. IPU’s thoughtful visit design, led by Prof. Lars Kuchinke, fostered deep engagement, inspiring the Ukrainian team to consider developing university-based psychological centers."