Hibuki therapy as a method of psychological support for war trauma in Ukrainian children

- Sharon Maksimov, Dafna (orcid.org/0000-0003-1134-8195), Melnychuk, Tatyana (orcid.org/0009-0006-0416-2869), Inzhyievska, Lesia (orcid.org/0009-0000-0420-3348), Sadykina, Alona (orcid.org/0009-0009-4092-7680) and Shynkarova, Valeriia (orcid.org/0000-0001-7327-756X) (2025) Hibuki therapy as a method of psychological support for war trauma in Ukrainian children European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation (9). pp. 546-552. ISSN 2468-7499

Text (Хібукі-терапія як метод психологічної підтримки українських дітей, які пережили воєнну травму) Інжиєвська.pdf - Published Version Download (320kB)

Abstract

This comprehensive study delves into the effectiveness of Hibuki therapy, a unique psychological intervention blending psychoanalytic principles and art therapy techniques, in supporting children who have suffered trauma due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. In this comprehensive study conducted from September 2022 to March 2023, we evaluated the efficacy of Hibuki therapy across a diverse cohort of 400 Ukrainian children, each affected by PTSD due to the war in Ukraine. These children, representing a wide range of regions within Ukraine, were methodically divided into two groups: a control group and an experimental group, with each group consisting of 200 children. The study scrutinizes the impact of Hibuki therapy, a psychological intervention uniquely combining psychoanalytic principles with art therapy techniques. This approach was specifically tailored to assist children who have endured the trauma associated with the ongoing conflict. By integrating sensory integration and other neuropsychological methods, the study enhanced the scope of traditional art therapy to address the complex needs more effectively of traumatized children. Our findings indicate significant progress in the children's emotional expression, stress management capabilities, and social engagement. These improvements highlight the potential of Hibuki therapy as an efficacious tool in aiding the trauma recovery process. Crucially, the involvement of parents emerged as a pivotal factor in the healing journey, emphasizing the necessity of a supportive and nurturing environment. The study underscores the value of bespoke therapy approaches that acknowledge the varied responses and healing trajectories of children. These insights make a substantial contribution to the ongoing discourse in child-centered, innovative, and holistic trauma therapy approaches, especially pertinent in areas plagued by conflict. The outcomes of this research pave the way for developing adaptable, culturally attuned trauma therapies, emphasizing the importance of continuous innovation in child psychology and trauma treatment methods.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Hibuki therapy, psychological support, war trauma
Subjects:	Science and knowledge. Organization. Computer science. Information. Documentation. Librarianship. Institutions. Publications > 1 Philosophy. Psychology
Divisions:	State institution of higher education «University of educational management» > Bila Tserkva institute of continuous education of state higher educational institution «University of educational management» > Department of Pedagogy, Psychology and Management
Depositing User:	викладач Ілля Володимирович Пахомов
Date Deposited:	02 Jan 2026 09:25
Last Modified:	02 Jan 2026 09:25
URI:	https://lib.iitta.gov.ua/id/eprint/747962

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