Synchronization of Calm: A Self-Help Toolkit

November gifted us a wonderful opportunity to gather with our youth and hold a workshop led by our Supermentor youth leaders — “Synchronization of Calm: A Self-Help Toolkit.”

The goal of the event was to create a safe and creative space where teenagers and their mentors could explore their own resources for recovery during stress.

Through practical exercises and art therapy, participants learned to:

• recognize their emotional signals and needs;

• identify individual ways of self-support;

• restore inner balance through creativity and interaction;

• strengthen trust and teamwork within the mentor–teen pair.

«This topic is incredibly important to me. The speakers talked very simply and engagingly. It was valuable to hear others’ experiences in such a warm circle. Thank you for the sincere and cozy atmosphere. I’m taking with me the breathing exercises our mentors showed us — they were very interesting and funny» — Nika.

In psychology, synchronization is the process of aligning bodily rhythms, emotional states, or behavioral patterns between people during interaction. That is exactly what happened during our workshop: shared laughter, vulnerable stories, support, and warm hugs. Everyone had the opportunity to receive exactly as much resource as they needed that day.

Our mentors shared their own stabilization techniques, and the youth practiced them with great interest and openness.

«It was very interesting to listen to such an important topic and communicate with everyone in a warm atmosphere. I’m taking with me a great mood and tasty sandwiches» — Tymur.

«I was happy to see everyone! I really liked the workshop, and the speakers explained everything so simply and clearly through real-life examples. I especially enjoyed the capybara game and the backpack» — Stas.

Special thanks to our young leaders, Aliona Luhantseva and Volodymyr Bulyubash, who made an incredible impression on the group — with their professionalism, warmth, and creative approach. Every participant highlighted how valuable their contribution was.

«Thank you to everyone who joined. For me, this was an invaluable experience working with such an amazing group. I was happy to share this topic with those close to me» — Альона.

We also express heartfelt gratitude to our good friends and partners at the Library for the support and the space where such important meetings are born.

“We want more!” — this was the phrase we heard from everyone, both youth and mentors. “Let’s have these meetings more often!”

«I really enjoyed the event on overcoming stress. Huge thanks to the speakers and everyone who organized it. I was truly impressed by the number of stress-relief methods and by the fact that you can help not only yourself but also a friend. I’m definitely taking with me good energy for the whole week from this awesome group and the muscle-relaxation exercises» — Danya.

«I was glad to see everyone today and surprised by how close this topic felt to me. Unlike previous meetings, today I spoke more confidently and shared my own experience. Thank you to our speakers and organizers for such a great atmosphere. I’m taking with me the interesting breathing exercises and the backpack I brought with me» — Sasha.

To new warm events and synchronized hearts. 💛