Support for those who support others:

Self‑care for staff and volunteers in psychosocial roles

Understanding the challenge

Working with people in difficult life situations is highly demanding and can place extreme strain on our mental, emotional and physical well-being. Staff and volunteers often do this under very challenging conditions, which can lead to chronic stress, interpersonal tensions and reduced productivity, with long‑term consequences ranging from burnout and depression to substance use as a coping strategy.

This demanding work therefore requires not only professional expertise, but also exceptional emotional, mental and psychosocial strength.

When the burden becomes too heavy

The impact on the quality of work is often underestimated or only recognised once clear signs of exhaustion appear. Those who are constantly there for others often neglect their own needs – a dangerous cycle. Emotional exhaustion affects not only one’s own well-being but also the ability to support others effectively.

An important insight:
Our training rarely prepares us with practical stress‑ or self‑management strategies to deal effectively with these demanding aspects of the work. This is a gap we want to close together.

Our scientifically grounded programme

Tried‑and‑tested methods

This course is based on data‑ and research‑driven techniques, specifically developed to support people working in difficult and often traumatising contexts.

Holistic approach

The focus is on integrating psychosocial health and wellbeing, personal resilience and professional stress management.

Practical application

We provide concrete tools for dealing with emotional stress and psychological strain that you can apply immediately in everyday life – not abstract theory, but hands‑on support.

The course usually consists of three 3‑hour sessions and offers space for personal experience, exchange and individual questions.

Our focus areas:

Stress management & emotional regulation

Learn effective techniques to cope with acute stress and regulate emotions even in challenging situations. These skills are essential for sustainable work in the psychosocial field.

Concentration & attention

Enhance your ability to remain focused and present – a key foundation for high‑quality work in genuine connection with the people you support.

Capacity for performance

Sustainably enhancing your professional and personal effectiveness and efficiency.

Inner resilience

Strengthen your resilience and build mental strength that helps you deal with demanding situations in the long term without putting your own health at risk.

Burnout prevention

Early recognition of warning signs and preventive strategies against exhaustion.

Overall wellbeing

Holistic approaches to strengthening your physical, mental and emotional health.

Practical techniques

The focus is on effective, easy‑to‑learn methods:

Breathing techniques for immediate relaxation
Yoga practices for body and mind
Meditation for inner calm and clarity

What participants say:

"I have never seen such effective stress relief as in this workshop."

"You are more effective than all the other psychosocial support organisations."

"This programme helped me discover one of the most important keys to achieving psychosocial, mental and physical health."

"This course has released a great deal of tension and irritation and left me feeling refreshed, cleansed and quite free in mind, body and spirit."

A moving story

Natalya Kozyr, a psychotherapist from Kyiv, shares her transformative experience:

“In one of my sessions, a former client spoke about her experience with the breathing exercises. After I started the breathing myself, it really became easier, truly easier. During meditation the tears flowed like a waterfall; I probably had to let them all leave my body.”

“And then, as they say, the light at the end of the tunnel – well, it is really there. This December it will be exactly a year that I have been doing the breathing exercises every morning. I can no longer manage without them. They are my antidepressant.”

The experiences of our participants consistently show that real change is possible. When we take the time to support ourselves, we can also support others in a more sustainable and effective way. This investment in oneself is not selfish – it is essential.

Begin your journey into self‑care

1. Recognise the importance

The first step is to acknowledge that self‑care is not optional but a basic prerequisite for sustainable work.

2. Sign up

Get in touch with us and reserve your place in our next course. Your health is worth it.

3. Start the practice

Experience the transformative power of breathing techniques, meditation and yoga in a safe and understanding setting.

4. Integrate it into everyday life

Make self‑care a regular part of your life and watch how everything begins to change.

Secure your place now

Schedule a consultation