Kakhovka Dam Disaster – Languages of Care

The Kakhovka Dam Disaster is a blatant act of terrorism perpetrated in the midst of an unprovoked Russian Federation attack on Ukraine – with blame for the invasion squarely on the shoulders of the Russian Federation. It is impossible to say how long the impact of this disaster will be felt in the region, but the extent of the devastation is becoming increasingly clear. From lasting ecological effects to the immediate loss of life – people, livestock and wildlife alike – the impact is hard to comprehend. We must continue paying attention and continue doing all we can – both as individuals and organizations – to decrease suffering in the face of such atrocities.

To that extent, Languages of Care continues to focus on producing the most comprehensive library of the readily available best-in-class mental health materials that can assist providers of care and survivors in the field no matter the language. Below is a short actionable set of documents that might be useful at this time.

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Emotional Health Materials

English Language Original	Material in Ukrainian	Why this matters?
Psychological First Aid and Field Deployment Basics	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oKl1T-yjSL04r-l0FI8PRsiqKK6QSbEz/view?usp=sharing	Set of starter slides for basic educational activities around disaster mental health response
Self-care action list	https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D8cAhqlWWBTIIfpWKxReRH9mRnqsUwAL/view	Taking care of yourself is an essential task for any individual
Healthcare and Humanitarian Aid Workers: Information for First Responders on Emotional Reactions to Human Bodies in Mass Death	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVA8H20NLatmagEWOCRXzGnBxRQ7UjBc/edit#heading=h.3znysh7	Unthinkable task sometimes falls to those closest to the event. Minimal resilience considerations
Asking for help: Do you know how?	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A8bdv2tLzFzx3U6KpWPEJuxftG2nM1mV/edit	Putting own needs aside is natural for many but can increase risk. How to ask for help before it is too late
Psychological First Aid for Displaced Children and Families	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1l560whbuAsvkaymuB6KGxbWQuOTrCK6v/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs	Basic approaches to family units a responder may encounter
Helping Others Calm an Acute Stress Response	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZlKxySDknipOUdp0tPCaI_Lgjwjl09NM/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs	Simple steps to protect emotional balance
Rapid Psychological First Aid Help for You, Family, and Friends	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gIOeAjBbPKU9Wx5MAWff73yQmXm2b5Bm/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs	Simple steps to protect emotional balance
Helping children understand frightening events	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2BvpfhL1jc8lOZzp1N3aiUMm29cmOrN/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs	Children are especially reliant on care and emotional stability of others. Where to start.
Sustaining the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers While Caring for Disaster Victims	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojjpf5FpZfGlGeNHXtD9NBNnqLX2DmJc/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs	Self care is essential. How to approach the work and stay emotionally safe
Leadership Stress Management	https://docs.google.com/document/d/14Pb5u5tB8ObEBFQw1IPWLB1Ll4k1mdEtGixbTOJXS90/edit#	Leaders have an outsize role post disasters and burden of being survivors themselves
Post Disaster Stress Management for Parents	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pHbx34ISSh0C80ItYUdoG5mkLculv76j/edit#	Parenting is hard. Post disaster it can be overwhelming. Where to start.
Leadership Communication: Anticipating and Responding to Stressful Events	https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hzb3r3iM2NuJVErcBBnBslAGSB5KQafd/edit#	Getting the word out

Emotional Health Materials

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