Cycle of events for Vyshyvanka Day as part of Community Day
? On May 15, a series of events took place on the basis of Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic National University, which are held within the framework of the Day of Community Action and were symbolically combined with the International Day of the Family and the Day of Vyshyvanka.
The day of joint action in institutions of higher education is about uniting the teaching and student communities in matters of psychological stability and supporting each other. The Polytechnic’s activities are aimed at raising awareness of the importance of collective mutual support and care for mental health.
? The morning started with a festive movement in the open air! All of them, dressed in traditional clothes, proudly demonstrated their love for Ukrainian culture. Charge for the whole day!
In the Museum of the History of Technical Progress, 2 creative meetings were held under the leadership of craftsmen Alla Shamrai and Svitlana Kostyuk, as well as the artist, former philosophy teacher Volodymyr Gordiychenko ⬇️
? A master class on making a talisman doll — participants learned about the sacred meaning of a talisman doll and learned how to create their own talismans.
? Master class in drawing – plots from favorite Ukrainian fairy tales came to life on paper – bright, inspired, with imagination!
? The “My Resources” master class aimed at supporting the psychological state of students and university employees took place in the “FREETIME” youth hub. Together with Alyona Sadykina and Yehor Bobrov, specialists of the Psychological Service of Zaporizhzhya Polytechnic University, the participants got acquainted with the BASIC PH technique and explored their resources. During the master class, each of the participants:
? created a map of your own resources
? learned how to integrate what supports you into your everyday life
? mastered quick relaxation techniques
? And also a deep immersion in culture: during the interactive lecture-demonstration “Embroidered code of the nation: the secrets of the Ukrainian outfit” Yana Yakovenko, the founder of the traveling museum “Rodovid”, talked about the symbolism of the vyshyvanka, the secrets of traditional wedding attire and showed unique exhibits from the collection.
? Thanks to the participants for their activity! Day of cooperation is an opportunity to slow down and support each other!
Senses as warm and supportive messages collected in “SensoTech. How are you?” All-Ukrainian mental health program “How are you?” (https://howareu.com) is an initiative of First Lady Olena Zelenska (https://www.facebook.com/olenazelenska.official), together with psychologist Svitlana Roiz (https://www.facebook.com/svetlanaroyz/?locale=uk_UA).
