International Seminar of the Faculty of Education

We cordially invite you to attend an International Seminar featuring a lecture by Dr. Olha Stoliaryk entitled: “A Trauma-Informed Approach in Social Work and Pedagogy During Times of Crisis”

 

The lecture will be held as part of the Teaching Innovation Programme (Program Innowacji Dydaktycznych).

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Venue: Room 501, Faculty of Education, University of Warsaw.

 

About the lecture

This presentation explores the role of trauma in shaping individual resilience within the context of providing essential social services. It discusses various types of trauma and their impact on key areas of human functioning.

The lecture focuses on the principles of creating a trauma-informed ecological environment, as well as safe social and educational services for individuals with lived experience of trauma. It also highlights the importance of preventing secondary (vicarious) traumatization among those providing support.

About the speaker

Dr. Olha Stoliaryk holds a PhD in Social Work and is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Social Pedagogy and Social Work at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. She is an expert at the NGO “League of Social Workers of Ukraine,” a member of the Scientific Advisory Council at the National Social Service of Ukraine, and a national trainer.

We warmly invite all interested students, academic staff and practitioners to attend!