Methodological Materials and Swallow Tips

The distraction cards were created as a practical tool for working with children — helping to initiate communication, provide relief in difficult situations, support calming, or even assess pain intensity.
They are designed for doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, play specialists, and other caregivers who are looking for effective and accessible ways to interact with children in various settings — especially in hospital environments or when working with children with complex needs.

You can find more information here.

At Vlaštovka, we are increasingly aware of how important it is not to overlook healthy siblings in the challenging situation of serious illness. That’s why we created the comic We Can Get Through This Together, which opens up this often neglected topic.

Through the story of a boy named Vojta, whose sister Ema has become seriously ill, we explore the world of the healthy sibling — his emotions, worries, and what helps him cope with the changes in his family.

You can find more information here.

Vlaštovka’s director, Michaela Váňová, contributed a chapter titled “The Pain of Life’s End Eased Through Art” to the Czech Medical Chamber’s book Pain in Medicine. The chapter explores the role of artistic creation in the context of palliative care.
The author examines how art and play can support families and patients in the terminal stages of life in coping with pain and emotional distress.

You can find more information here.

Here we share resources that inspire us and from which we love to learn — mainly articles, books, research studies, and institutions.
If you’re curious about what we’re reading, take a look here.

We’re still in the process of adding the list to the website, but it will be available here during July :-)