UNION OF ASSOCIATION OF CROATIAN DEFENDERS TREATED FROM PTSD REPUBLIC CROATIA
The project, funded by the HEP in the framework of the contest "Light on the same path", members of Croatian veterans' associations treated for PTSD in Zagreb County and the City of Zagreb in August 2020. participated in the clean-Ambrosia. We wish to thank all participants and Hrvatska Elektroprivreda which have recognized the importance of this action.
Organized by ZUHBL PTSD RH and UHBL PTSD Split-Dalmatia County as part of activities Conducting group therapies for PTSD patients funded by the Ministry of Croatian Veterans, a therapeutic riding activity was held for members of the veteran-suffering population and members of their families. The aim of this activity was to achieve a positive psychological effect by staying in nature, building self-confidence by acquiring and perfecting new skills and encouraging the development of positive emotions when connecting and working with horses.
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ZUHBL PTSD RH has opened a line for help and support to Croatian veterans and members of their families. If you have questions, Want to talk or think that in some way we can help with your problems contact us at the phone number 01 292 11 95. The line will be active on weekdays during the period from 09:00 – 12:00 hours.
ZUHBL PTSD RH also organizes every Monday at 18:00 group online therapies for veterans and members of their families. Group therapies are held through the ZOOM platform and all those interested can apply by e-mail at zuhblptsprh@gmail.com send their own data (name and surname) and a contact e-mail address to which they will receive a link to join the group before the group therapy.
From 15 do 17. June 2020. A coordination meeting of associations involved in Development Cooperation in the field of Knowledge Centers for Social Development was held in Šibenik in 2006, including ZUHBL PTSD RH as a member 9. knowledge center. The meeting was attended by representatives of associations and the National Foundation for Civil Society Development and Mr. mr.sc. Marko Pavić Minister of Regional Development and European Union Funds, Ms. Helena Beus, Director of the Government Office for Associations, and Mr. Danko Relić, President of the Council for the Development of Civil Society. At the meeting, great emphasis was placed on the challenges facing associations as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic., but also the earthquake that hit Zagreb and Krapina-Zagorje County in March 2020. The need to empower associations to create resilience to new crises and challenges has been recognized.
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 –
During April, the leadership of the Community took various actions to prevent the relocation of the Clinic for Psychological Medicine of the University Hospital Center Zagreb.. After the meeting with the management of KBC Zagreb, a press conference was organized with the aim of acquainting the public with the issue of relocating the Clinic.. The Clinic for Psychological Medicine of the University Hospital Center Zagreb has been in the past 20 years has provided and still provides psychiatric and psychological assistance for more than 10 000 Croatian veterans and members of their families, including a large number of our members. Representatives of our community in the past week attended meetings from which it was obvious that the management of KBC Zagreb wants to move the clinic to completely inappropriate premises (Hotel Rebro!) which was opposed by all relevant experts of KBC Zagreb, as well as the vast majority of the staff of the Psychiatric Clinic. Also, Community representatives from the position of health service users informed the Minister of Health and the Minister of Croatian Veterans that we oppose the idea of such relocation. Today we want to emphasize that we believe that all patients whose medical care is endangered (in this case the Clinic for Lung Diseases Jordanovac) they must receive adequate health care, but not to the detriment and harm of particularly vulnerable social groups such as veterans, children and youth. World Health Organization (WEAVE) and international associations dealing with the protection of people with mental health problems say that for the general population the negative effects of COVIDA-19 are equally destructive in terms of mental health., as well as for physical health. Given the fact that one in five of our fellow citizens is currently at risk of developing more severe mental conditions caused by the corona crisis, and for those who are already suffering, those conditions are getting worse, the aspiration of the Management of KBC Zagreb to become a Clinic for Psychological Medicine is completely incomprehensible “relocate” to another location. We say this in the desire to protect our fellow citizens because we do not want them to feel what we went through on our skin when we were “second-order patients”, and when they assured us that “PTSD does not exist” i “that it will all pass”. “Not all wounds are visible” is the slogan of our Community and we hereby APPEAL AGAIN to the line ministers that under the pretext of caring for a group of patients no harm is done to the victims of psychological trauma, how to us, so do the thousands of our fellow citizens who these days call the phones for psychological help and despair in the loneliness of their four walls.
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-
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:
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.
In February 2020. The president of the Association attended the ceremony marking the Day of the City of Dubrovnik (Feast of St. Blaise). On Sunday 2. February 2020. at the memorial in the cemetery Boninovo paid tribute to the fallen defenders of the city of Dubrovnik.
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.
