On June 25, 2025, another meeting took place in the format of the psychological initiative "Warm Wednesday", organized with the support of the Center for Psychological Resilience of the GIIM within the framework of the project of the European Union Erasmus+ Program "Boosting University Psychological Resilience and Wellbeing in (Post-War) Ukraine" (BURN).

This time, the topic of the meeting — "LEVEL UP: Boost your self-esteem and confidence" — was dedicated to building inner support, working with the inner critic, and developing confidence through experience and daily actions.

The event host, practical psychologist Kateryna Zhurbilyuk, helped participants better understand how self-esteem is formed, what self-confidence depends on, and why difficulties can become a point of growth.

During 90 minutes, participants:

• explored their own beliefs and inner voices of support;
• performed the exercises “Dialogue with the Inner Critic” and “I Can!”;
• created a list of personal achievements and affirmations of confidence;
• worked with the “Circle of Influence” technique to delimit areas of control and let go of what cannot be influenced;
• formed an individual "resource plan for a difficult day";
• discussed experiences, shared stories, and supported each other in the chat.

The meeting took place in a warm, safe atmosphere, with the participants' sincerity and desire not just to listen, but to live the experience in real time.

Participant feedback:

• "It wasn't just a webinar, it was an internal revolution. The exercise with the critic was very supportive."
• "The circle of influence helped me regain energy and calm. A very useful technique!"
• "For the first time in a long time, I felt that you don't have to be perfect to be enough."

We sincerely thank everyone who joined this meeting.
We continue to create a space of support, development, and psychological resilience together.

Stay tuned for announcements — the next "Warm Wednesday" is coming soon!