Psychological guidelines for dealing with social isolation

Thank you 4. Guards Brigade and psychologist Marina Saric for allowing us to publish the text "Psychological guidelines for wearing with social isolation during a virus coronation", which is, among other things, the result of the I AM PAUK project - "Proud, Active, Included, Benefit "co-financed by the European Union as part of the European Social Fund . We invite you to read the text to help overcome the current situation. For text click -here-

Notice

Dear members and Croatian defenders, given the new situation, we would like to send a message of support and encouragement to all who are exposed to a whole new way of life these days, the restrictions and restrictions that are there for all of us, but also to those who, with this extraordinary circumstance, experienced another earthquake hit Zagreb and the surrounding area. And we will overcome this as we have overcome the worse things in history, agreeing again and willing to sacrifice for the benefit of all, especially the most vulnerable. Fortunately, these new circumstances do not require us to reach for weapons, than just staying home, we take care of ourselves and our loved ones. We therefore urge everyone to follow the instructions issued by experts and doctors. We especially urge all those suffering from chronic diseases to beware and to try not to go out unless it is absolutely necessary and urgent. Considering that many Croatian veterans unfortunately belong to the most risky group, which can have the most serious complications in case of infection with COVID-19, please take special care and care of your health. Just as veterans were the first on the line of defense during the Homeland War, so has this difficult and responsible task now been taken by medical staff who work tirelessly and sacrifice their health for all of us. Let's make it easier for them and help them by following the directions, not to go out, keep your distance, often wash his hands and thus protect himself and others around us. Given that we know how this life in isolation can be especially difficult for those already suffering from psychiatric illnesses and struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, we consider it important to note that the work of regional psychotrauma centers and the National Psychotrauma Center is tailored to their situation and their support and support. further available. Therefore, we are transmitting a notice from the Croatian Defense Ministry regarding their work:

  • Regional Center for Psychotrauma in Rijeka at the Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka (in charge of Primorje-Gorski kotar, County of Istria and Lika-Senj) available on 051 / 658-339.
  • Regional Center for Psychotrauma in Osijek (in charge of Osijek-Baranja, Vukovar-, Brod-Posavina and Požega-Slavonia County) is available on phones 031/ 091/45 00 795 (psychiatric service available 0-24) i 097/649 65 88 (psychological service available Monday through Friday from 7.30 do 15.30)
  • Regional Center for Psychotrauma in Split(in charge of Split-Dalmatia, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Zadar County and Šibenik-Knin County) it is available through the doctor's on-call phone calls, do 1.4.2020. on the phone 021/556-145, 021/556-791 and 021 / 556-676, and of 1.4.2020. and for the next 15 days on the phones 021/556-791 i 021/556-144.
  • National Center for Psychotrauma in Zagreb (in charge of the City of Zagreb and Zagreb,  Fos Sisak,  Karlovac, Krapina-Zagorje,  Međimurje, Bjelovar-Bilogora, Virovitica-Podravina Varaždin and Koprivnica-Križevci counties)  is available on phones 01/2376-464 i 01/2376-335, a Crisis and Suicide Prevention Center by phone 01/2376 470 (0-24).

Read the full announcement from the Croatian Defense Ministry here (https://branitelji.gov.hr/vijesti/obavijest-hrvatskim-braniteljima-oboljelim-od-ptsp-a-i-drugih-psihickih-poremecaja-o-privremenoj-organizaciji-rada-regionalnih-i-nacionalnog-centra-za-psihotraumu/3638). We ask all those who need help not to hesitate to contact the services mentioned. Finally, information related to the work of the association. According to the instructions of the Civil Protection Crisis Staff, we have taken measures to avoid close contact with persons and to prevent any possible transmission of infection at gatherings and gatherings. All activities are therefore delayed and will be implemented subsequently, according to the development of the situation. Also, Since we are not able to provide sufficient distance in the office of the association in case of more people coming, we have decided to temporarily close the office for members and visitors, and in case you need to contact us, please contact us by mail: zuhblptsprh@gmail.com, or on a cell phone number 099 3278 974. We all make sure that this situation lasts as short as possible.
Stay home, protect yourself and your loved ones,
ZUHBL PTSP RH.

Meeting with Minister Tom Bear and president of SCEA WVF Birger Hansen

Dana 21. February 2020 in the premises of the Association of Volunteers and Veterans of the Homeland War of Croatia (UDVDR) a meeting was held with the participation of Mr.. Tomo Medved, Minister of Croatian defenders, g. Birger Hansen, chairman of the Standing Committee for European Affairs of the World Veteran Federation, General Djuro Boy President UDVDR, g. Tihomir Trešćec president of the Association of Croatian war veterans treated for PTSD Croatia (ZUHBL PTSP RH). The meeting was attended by Ms.. Mirela Buterin, Head of Department of the Sector for the Association of the Homeland War, control and analysis projects of the Ministry of Croatian Defenders, g. Vladimir Bergman, Sector Head of Administrative and Legal Ministry of Croatian defenders and g. Ivica Turić Secretary General ZUHBL PTSD RH. The theme of the meeting was to organize a meeting of the Standing Committee for European Affairs of the World Veteran Federation and conference on the refugee crisis and migration to be held in Zagreb 4. do 6. June 2020. The. It is particularly emphasized the importance of membership in the World Federation veteran and unique opportunity that it provides organizations to share knowledge and experience in working with veterans. Tihomir Trešćec presented the plan of the conference and said that the organization of such an event of great importance and that will gather in the same place the representatives of associations of veterans from all over Europe. He also took the opportunity to point out that the Association and Ministry of Croatian defenders cooperate very well and expressed his gratitude for all that the minister and the ministry seemed to veterans. Duro boy thanked the minister that despite numerous commitments found time to participate in the meeting and pointed out that the association headed by the first association that gathers Croatian Homeland War Veterans, which became a member of the World Veteran Federation after which the organization members joined other veterans' associations from the Croatian. Birger Hansen said that active participation in the World Veteran Federation and organization of such meetings helps all those involved and that he was honored by the fact that the Minister Tomo Bears agreed to participate in this meeting and that he hoped that the Ministry of Croatian defenders to support the organization of such a gathering organizations from throughout Europe that have the same goal, and it is working with veterans and veterans. The minister is above all thanked for the invitation and said he was proud of the cooperation that has with associations related to the Homeland War. He pointed out that Croatia is unique among all the States of the European Union as the only member who led a defensive war within its borders and to support the organization of such an event is an excellent opportunity to share knowledge and experiences and to Croatia that has a lot to offer. He also referred to the theme of the conference and pointed out that it is a topical issue that represents a security issue for the whole of Europe. After the meeting we have also met with the President of the World Veteran Federation, g. Dan-Viggo Bergtun an informal meeting.

"Stop the hate speech and mutual intolerance"

Dana 9. February organized by the Association of Croatian veterans treated for PTSD Croatia held a protest "Stop the hate speech and mutual intolerance" in Samobor. The aim of the protest was to raise voice against hate speech and mutual insult, regardless of political connotations and worldview of those who suggest such insults. At the protest was attended by around 700 people, and on stage were, among others addressed the crowd Tihomir Trešćec, dr. Herman Vukusic, Joseph Mahović, Rosalie Bartolić , Zeljko Kekić, Zeljko Baca, Anto Kovacevic and others.

Veterans Day the city of Dubrovnik

Representatives ZUHBL PTSD Croatia led by the Secretary General of the association participated 6. December 2019. year at the Day of Defenders of the city of Dubrovnik. Laid wreaths and lit candles at the cemetery Baninovo in Dubrovnik and then attended prayers on Srđ led by Don Marin Lucic. During his stay in Dubrovnik secretary took the opportunity to visit the Association of Croatian defenders treated from PTSD Dubrovnik-Neretva County and the City of Dubrovnik and with the president of the local association conducted a meeting.

Study visit to the State of Israel

Within the EU project in the implementation of the Ministry of Croatian defenders entitled "Strengthening the capacity of professionals who provide psychosocial care for Croatian war veterans and victims of war - Phase 1", from 14. do 20. December 2019. was held a study visit to the State of Israel. On a study tour whose aim was to raise the level of knowledge, awareness and skills of experts, participated and employee ZUHBL PTSD RH. the delegation of 16 members led by Secretary of State Mrs. Nevenka Benic. The study tour was conducted in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of the State of Israel and the meetings were held in the Department of Family and commemorations and the Department of Rehabilitation of the Ministry of Defense of Israel, as well as visiting Rehabilitation Center Marguza and veteran center Beit Halochem. Were visited and some of the most memorial sites, muzej Palmach, Yad La-Shiryon, National Memorial Hall for the fallen soldiers of Israel and Yad Vashem. Study tour received the quality exchange of experience and the acquisition of new knowledge and learning about the different approaches when helping groups that are differently affected by war.

conference 9. Knowledge Center - War veterans and victims of the Homeland War - yesterday, today, sutra

29. November 2019. It was organized by State 9. Knowledge Center organized a conference: War veterans and victims of the Homeland War - yesterday, today, sutra. The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Croatian Defenders, National Foundation for Civil Society Development and the Committee on Veterans of the City of Zagreb. As part of the conference veterans' associations members of the Center Knowledge, as well as organizations that are recipients of the institutional support of the National Foundation for Civil Society Development presented their work and their plans for the period 2020-2030. She stressed the need for additional networking and cooperation among organizations. Once again, Dr.. Kojic all present present the results of research on the quality of life of Croatian defenders and stressed that action is needed to assist in those segments in which such associations can.

Day of Remembrance for the victims of Vukovar and Skabrnja 2019

Members of the Association of Croatian defenders treated from PTSD and the Croatian participated in the celebration of the Day of Remembrance of the sacrifice of Vukovar and Skabrnja. Members who were in Vukovar with dignity marked the Day of Remembrance for the victims of Vukovar participating in the column memories and lighting candles for all the dead. In Skabrnja members lit candles for all the murdered civilians and veterans and pay tribute to all victims of war. We are glad that we have with the help of the Ministry of Croatian Defenders their members could facilitate the departure in Vukovar and Skabrnja that with a large number of Croatian citizens who are this year come from all over Croatian, participate in the commemoration of this sad day for all of Croatia.