Whispers of Survival
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Whispers of Survival
War, Trauma, and the Making of Civilian Rescuers
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This memoir tells a story of disaster relief through the personal lens of a clinical psychologist by blending the experience of frontline urgency with insights into the human mind and behavior. It follows the author’s transformation from a civilian Ukrainian-American psychologist into an unexpected rescue coordinator during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. From the comfort of her home, Alla becomes a lifeline for families fleeing the front lines by coordinating evacuations and working alongside grassroots networks at a time when international systems stall. This book is a study of trauma and a testament to human resilience which raises urgent questions: How do ordinary people become rescuers? What sustains trust in a crisis? How can collaboration reimagine humanitarian response in the 21st century?
Dr. Alla Prokhovnik-Raphique is a clinical psychologist who runs her private practice “Nurturing Roots Psychology” in New York City. Since 2023, she has been Chief Operating Officer of the Ukraine NGO Coordination Network (UNCN)—an alliance of international non-governmental groups specializing in humanitarian aid and a global project of the NGO “Heart of an Ace.” Alla was recognized by the City and State magazine for her work for the UNCN. Alla also works as a voluntary lecturer and supervisor at the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai in New York. Her articles have been published by, among other outlets, Psychology Today.