Finding a New Identity and Support Systems During Immigration

In the video, Dr. Ruslana Bielousova and Iryna Osadcha, CIRH's Health Educator, explore the journey of emigration as both a crisis and an opportunity for growth for Ukrainian community. The talk reflects on identity, the challenges of identity crisis, and the process of rebuilding a sense of self in a new environment. It highlights how post-traumatic growth and self-compassion can help individuals navigate change and foster resilience.

Dr. Ruslana Bielousova is a practicing psychologist, life coach, and ESDM therapist based in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association.

This video is in Ukrainian and includes a presentation followed by Q&As. The auto-generated translation is available by clicking the Subtitles/Closed Captions option.

If you have any questions regarding resources for Ukrainian newcomers in California, please reach out to Iryna Osadcha at iosadcha@phi.org.