04
Feb
Clinical Work with Local Communities in the Ethiopian War: Tigray
Director of IWET, dr. Krajnik, visits the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia (Jan 1 – 5, 2005) for clinical work with residents affected by the war and suffering from hunger. This visit aimed to address urgent health needs and contribute to the ongoing humanitarian response in the region.
04
Feb
Dr. Aram Hasan, Syrian psychiatrist on Culture-sensitive Psychotraumatology
Dr. Aram Hasan is a psychiatrist with lived experience from Syria, working in Abu Dhabi. He develops therapies that ensure effectiveness of mental health care for refugees. Although there is some evidence of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) construct’s cross cultural validity, trauma-related disorders may vary across cultures, and the
04
Feb
Ahmad Darkhabani, Saydnaya Prison
In 2017, Amnesty International published a report describing Saydnaya Prison in Damascus, Syria, as a “Human Slaughterhouse” and one of the most violent prisons in the world. Before releasing the report,Amnesty International collaborated with the Forensic Architecture agency in April 2016 to interview survivors of Saydnaya Prison. These interviews took
20
Oct
On the Ground in Kharkiv Amid Devastating Airstrike
On December 27, 2023, Kharkiv witnessed the largest military airstrike since the beginning of the war. The bombarded city continues to endure the ravages of war, with the devastation visible on every corner.
20
Oct
Security Assistance for Newly Arrived Ukrainians in Slovenia
The Institute for War and Environmental Trauma provides security assistance to Ukrainians who have just arrived in Slovenia. In addition to psychological support, we offer guidance to help them integrate into their new environment. Our goal is to ensure they feel safe and supported while coping with the trauma of
20
Oct
Fire
August 18, 2024: A devastating fire that had been raging in southern Slovenia near Kočevska Reka, close to the UNESCO-protected primeval forest, has finally been brought under control. The fire started on Friday and posed a significant threat to the area. Fire crews have worked tirelessly, and the expected overnight
19
Oct
On the Ground in Ukraine: Visiting Bucha and Addressing War Trauma
Dr. Nina Krajnik, director of the Institute for War and Environmental Trauma, visited Bucha, the site of a tragic massacre, as part of the Institute’s efforts to establish psychoanalytic support in war-torn areas. During her visit, she met with war hospitals, children’s centers, and local authorities to assess the psychological
19
Oct
Slovenia for Ukraine: Mobilizing Support for War-Affected Communities
The event, held on March 26, 2024, at the House of the European Union in Ljubljana, Slovenia, was co-organized by the Slovenian Association for Lacanian Psychoanalysis, the International School of Psychoanalysis – Lakan Balkan, and the Embassy of Ukraine in Slovenia. Moderated by Dr. Nina Krajnik, director of the Institute
19
Oct
Clinical Support for Flood Survivors: Helping Slovenia Heal from Environmental Trauma
Following the devastating floods that struck Slovenia in August 2023, the Institute for War and Environmental Trauma is providing clinical support to affected communities. In collaboration with the municipalities of Mengeš and Moravče in central Slovenia, our team is focused on offering specialized trauma care to help survivors cope with
