Psychology and Social Work

DIFFERENTIATION OF PTSD AND NEGATIVE STRESS-ASSOCIATED DISORDERS: THEORETICAL ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH METHODS

V. F. Ambartsumyan — 2026-03-18

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most studied and prevalent mental disorders that arise in response to traumatic events. However, PTSD is not the only disorder that can develop due to stressful situations. There are other negative stress-associated disorders that have similar symptoms but different etiological factors and pathogenetic mechanisms. Differentiating PTSD from other stress-associated disorders is critically important for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. This review aims to systematically examine scientific literature and psychodiagnostic methods used to study and distinguish these disorders. The significance of this research lies in improving diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, which will enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from these conditions. Changes in mental health among Ukrainians are becoming increasingly noticeable during the war, highlighting the importance of timely and qualified diagnosis of these conditions according to ICD-11 criteria. The purpose of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the scientific literature and to identify research methods aimed at studying PTSD and negative stress-associated disorders. In this review, open scientific sources focused on the diagnosis of PTSD and stress-related disorders were utilized. The analysis of scientific literature was conducted using review, systematic, and content analysis methods. The selection of materials was carried out through databases such as Google Scholar and PubMed, as well as through open resources of the World Health Organization (WHO), the American Psychological Association (APA), and government websites of Ukraine, the USA, and the United Kingdom. Analysis of current scientific literature and various research methods has shown that the questionnaires presented in this article can serve as effective tools for mental health professionals in the comprehensive diagnosis of PTSD and other negative stress-associated disorders. These tools contribute to accurate differentiation and the provision of appropriate treatment, which improves the quality of life for patients.

PSYCHOLOGICAL RESOURCES OF MIDDLE-AGED PEOPLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF THE PERMACRISIS IN UKRAINE

E. L. Bazyka — 2026-03-18

The article is devoted to the issue of psychological peculiarities and psychological resources of middle-aged adults under the influence of the permacrisis in Ukraine. The purpose of the presented work is to highlight the pressing problems of this age period and to analyze the psychosocial situation of middle-aged adults affected by the permacrisis, as well as to identify the main psychological resources and potential opportunities of this age group based on the analysis performed. The scientific novelty lies is to define of the psychological resources and potential opportunities of middle-aged adults under the influence of the permacrisis in Ukraine. The paper substantiates the prospects of this cohort of the population, which is still capable of benefiting society, working, sharing their experience and wisdom, and mastering new skills. It was proven that the age of 55–60 was a "golden period" for analytical activities, leadership, teaching, and complex decision-making. The peculiarities of the psychosocial status of middle-aged adults under the influence of the permacrisis have been identified, namely the potential for posttraumatic growth facilitated by the permacrisis in our country. The main psychological resources and potential opportunities of the designated period are highlighted, provided there is psychological support and a focus on fostering resilience.

REFLECTIVE DIAGNOSTICS AS A TOOL FOR DEEPENING PROFESSIONAL SELF-AWARENESS OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

M. D. Beley — 2026-03-18

The main task of all vocational training institutions is to form the ability of subjects of learning to independently and consciously plan, adjust and implement the prospects of their development (life, personal, professional). Thus, the personal and professional development of a higher education student can be considered successful when the basis of his educational and professional activity is the reflection of his own self-change. Due to the fact that all these phenomena are manifested in the structure of his self-consciousness, their development will directly depend on the content and functional features of the main mechanisms of psychological self-regulation of this process. It is the self-regulatory ability of the future specialist that is the important personal formation that forms the fundamental basis of his further professional productivity and determines the intensity and meaningfulness of his professional development. Conceptually, we consider self-regulation as a professionally important property, a necessary component of the ability to solve the tasks of professional practice. The self-regulatory ability of a specialist is defined as an individually created system of actions based on the self-concept of the individual and acts as a means or system of means of professional self-awareness and self-organization in order to successfully solve current problems. Based on the task-based approach to the formation of educational and professional activity, as well as the system of developmental psychotechnologies, a set of methods of targeted influence on the development of the self-regulatory culture of a student of a higher educational institution is proposed. The feasibility of using tasks of reflective diagnostics as an important tool for the formation of professional self-awareness of medical students is substantiated.

SOCIAL WORK WITH VETERANS OF THE RUSSIAN-UKRAINIAN WAR AND THEIR FAMILIES AS A COMPONENT OF VETERAN POLYCY

S. M. Vakulenko — 2026-03-18

The article states that as of today, the issues of improving veteran policy are extremely relevant, because neglecting the severity and depth of the problems associated with the return of veterans to civilian life can lead to increased risks, primarily of a social and economic nature, in particular, the loss of a significant share of the country’s human potential, deepening disparities in the labor market, the spread of unemployment, a significant increase in the burden on both state and local budgets, deterioration of the psycho-emotional state, the emergence of social alienation of significant groups of the population, the spread of asocial forms of behavior, a decrease in the level of social cohesion of society, etc. One of the most important components of the implementation of the veteran policy of the Ukrainian state should be considered social work with veterans and their families at the community level in the context of overcoming the consequences of the Russian- Ukrainian war, since the vast majority of veterans return to their communities and it is there that they should receive all the necessary services. The authors emphasize that appropriate scientific research is needed on both the ability of communities to provide social services to veterans and the needs of the veterans themselves. Analysis of sociological research data shows that the current veteran policy of the Ukrainian state needs improvement in order to reduce social tension in society, overcome existing inequalities in veterans’ access to social services, and solve problems related to their reintegration into civilian life, primarily at the community level. To this end, domestic experience in using various approaches in social work with veterans and their family members should be systematized and a comparative analysis should be conducted with relevant foreign practices in order to determine the possibilities and limitations of their application.

ALLOSTASIS THEORY AS A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICAL APPLICATION OF KINESIOLOGICAL MANUAL MUSCLE TESTING

N. Yu. Hanzhara — 2026-03-18

The article provides theoretical and methodological justification for the use of kinesiological manual muscle testing in the context of allostasis theory as a tool for assessing individual adaptive resources under chronic stress conditions. The limitations of the traditional homeostatic adaptation model for explaining long-term adaptive processes are analyzed, which is particularly relevant in the context of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The concept of allostasis is examined as an alternative paradigm that describes adaptation through achieving stability via constant changes based on predictive regulation. Special attention is paid to the concept of allostatic load and its significance for psychological practice. Results of a critical analysis of kinesiological manual muscle testing validity studies conducted at the University of Oxford are presented. The appropriateness of considering this method not as a diagnostic tool in a narrow medical sense, but as a means of assessing general body reactions to allostatic load is substantiated. Perspectives for integrating theoretical provisions about allostasis with practical methods of non-invasive assessment of adaptive resources to expand the toolkit of psychological assistance under conditions of prolonged stress are identified.

PSYCHOANALYTICAL DIMENSION OF SOCIAL REALITY: BETWEEN THE PERSONAL AND COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS

N. V. Kantarova — 2026-03-18

The article provides a theoretical and methodological analysis of social reality through the lens of psychoanalytic thought, with a particular focus on the relationship between the personal and the collective unconscious. The relevance of the psychoanalytic approach is substantiated in the context of contemporary social transformations, including war, mass traumatic experiences, identity ruptures, social polarization, and intensified discourses of memory and collective guilt. It is argued that conventional sociological and political models are often insufficient for explaining the deep affective and symbolic dimensions of social processes, whereas psychoanalysis enables the exploration of latent psychic mechanisms that shape both individual and collective experience. The study engages with classical psychoanalytic concepts developed by S. Freud, C. G. Jung, and J. Lacan, which conceptualize culture as a space of repression, archetypal symbolization, and linguistic structuring of the unconscious. The article also analyzes contemporary Ukrainian psychoanalytically oriented studies that address the issues of war, memory, and collective trauma. It is demonstrated that the Ukrainian humanities increasingly integrate psychoanalytic methodology into an interdisciplinary framework combining psychology, philosophy, and cultural studies. Within this framework, social reality is interpreted as a symbolically structured field in which individual symptoms reflect broader social conflicts and unresolved historical tensions. The conclusion emphasizes that the psychoanalytic perspective contributes to a deeper understanding of mechanisms of social cohesion, collective protection, and the possibilities of symbolic working-through of traumatic experience in conditions of prolonged crisis and social transformation.

MODERN PSYCHOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF POLITICAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND IDENTITY

O. V. Kersanov — 2026-03-18

Contemporary social and political psychology is undergoing a fundamental paradigmatic shift. Traditional conceptions of political consciousness as a rational and logical structure, grounded in explicit interests and clear ideological preferences, are being replaced by more complex models. These models take into account the influence of affective states, unconscious motivations, moral intuitions, and discursive practices. The global crisis of democratic institutions, the intensification of political polarization, the rise of populism, and the pervasive digitalization of the communicative sphere highlight the urgent need to reconsider the mechanisms of political identity formation. Under conditions of transitivity and uncertainty, political identity emerges not merely as a reflection of social status but as a dynamic instrument of psychological adaptation and existential security. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive theoretical analysis and systematization of leading psychological approaches to the study of political consciousness and identity. The research seeks to integrate cognitive, motivational, discursive, and narrative paradigms into a coherent conceptual framework capable of explaining contemporary phenomena of political behavior.

RESULTS OF SCREENING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING FOR PARTICIPATION IN COMBAT OPERATIONS

M. K. Kremenchutska — 2026-03-18

In situations of military threat, a person's ability to cope with difficult conditions is crucial. A person who joins the Armed Forces of Ukraine faces the need to adapt to the military environment and prepare for armed conflict. The success of combat missions may depend on a soldier's ability to adapt. Military literature points to numerous psychological characteristics that can contribute to combat readiness and increased individual effectiveness in stressful conditions. The aim of this study was to examine the psychological characteristics of military personnel during the preparation stage for combat operations. Data collection was carried out using standardised methods that measured motivational, emotional and behavioural indicators. The data obtained showed a critical level of moral and psychological state in the representatives of the study sample. Statistical analysis of the screening results emphasised the role of depression as a predictor of moral and psychological state. It showed that depressive symptoms are closely related to neuroticism and maladaptive coping strategies. On the other hand, the use of active coping strategies reduces the level of depression and improves the overall psychological state. In addition, the most at-risk among military personnel were those mobilised by conscription, with lower levels of education, no combat experience, high neuroticism, and a tendency to use non-adaptive coping strategies. These categories of military personnel require special attention and enhanced psychosocial support. Further observation of individual manifestations of psychological readiness to participate in combat operations is promising for improving training programmes in conditions of prolonged military conflict.

AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF REDUCING THE STIGMATIZATION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS: SOCIAL ACCOMMODATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS IN UKRAINIAN COMMUNITIES

V. V. Kuzmin — 2026-03-18

The study is aimed at developing an integrated model of reducing the stigmatization of internally displaced persons in Ukrainian communities through a combination of three interrelated blocks: social accommodation, psychological adaptation and educational interventions. Methods used in the work: theoretical modeling of an integrated framework, structural and functional analysis of the model components, review and generalization of community practices and intersectoral initiatives, logical generalization method to link measures with expected results at the individual and community levels. A set of practices and policies that reduce bias and open up access to resources is identified: simplification of registration procedures, abolition of discriminatory norms, municipal housing programs, communication campaigns, joint public and volunteer initiatives. It is shown how these steps move the community from declarations to effective solutions. An operational definition and structure of the process is provided (cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, coping strategies, resilience), a package of interventions is outlined: psychoeducation, mentoring, group and individual therapies, mobile teams, integration of support into the primary care setting. The legal basis for access to assistance is emphasized. A three-level structure has been formed: programs for local residents (attitude change), programs for IDPs (language, professional, civic competence), integration cultural and educational formats (joint events and projects), which consolidate the effects of the two previous blocks. Necessary prerequisites have been outlined: political and organizational support, consideration of the local context, sustainable financing, constant evaluation and correction. The proposed model can serve as a “road map” for communities: from creating a coalition and adopting local acts to launching pilots in three blocks and implementing monitoring. For educational institutions, this is a framework for integrating tolerance and civic education modules; for socio-psychological services, routing clients and strengthening the primary link; for local authorities and NGOs, it is a basis for planning sustainable IDP support programs and evaluating their effectiveness.

SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF COMMUNICATIVE LEADERSHIP OF YOUTH IN THE CONTEXT OF PR INTERACTION AND CONFLICT

A. V. Kurova — 2026-03-18

The article examines the socio-psychological aspects of communicative leadership among youth in the context of PR interaction and conflict. Theoretical analysis shows that leadership is a complex phenomenon that combines personal, communicative, and emotional-psychological characteristics, which determine the effectiveness of interaction in social and professional contexts. PR interaction facilitates the development of persuasion skills, relationship building, and information management, while conflict situations serve as an environment for demonstrating adaptability, empathy, and emotional regulation abilities. It was found that most young people are at an average level of development of communicative leadership qualities and emotional intelligence; however, there is a need for further development of emotional management skills and flexible communication. A significant relationship between leadership abilities and motivational factors was identified, highlighting the role of self-motivation in forming an effective leader. Practical recommendations are provided for developing communicative leadership in youth, including emotional intelligence training, exercises to enhance adaptability and conflict management, as well as the development of PR interaction skills to improve social and professional effectiveness. The research results can be applied in psychological practice and educational programs to support the leadership potential of young people.

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS DURING TIMES OF WAR IN UKRAINE: THE ROLE OF SELF-EFFICACY IN MANAGING BURNOUT AND ENHANCING WELL-BEING

S. I. Markina — 2026-03-18

Psychologists-counselors working in conditions of prolonged armed conflict are exposed to persistent professional stress, which increases the risk of burnout and undermines subjective well-being. The present study examines the relationships between burnout, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction among psychologists-counselors providing psychological support during the ongoing war in Ukraine. A sample of 196 counselors completed standardized measures assessing emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, personal accomplishment, general self-efficacy, occupational self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. The results revealed significant negative associations between burnout indicators and life satisfaction. Moderation analyses demonstrated that self-efficacy plays a complex role in these relationships. General self-efficacy showed a moderating effect in the association between depersonalization and life satisfaction, whereas occupational self-efficacy functioned as a protective factor, attenuating the negative impact of depersonalization on subjective well-being. Structural equation modeling confirmed the robustness of the proposed moderation models. The findings highlight the differentiated contributions of general and professional self-efficacy to psychological well-being under conditions of extreme and prolonged stress. The results underscore the importance of developing targeted interventions aimed at strengthening occupational self-efficacy as a resource for reducing burnout and supporting the wellbeing of mental health professionals working in high-risk and crisis contexts.

THE ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN SHAPING PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR OF MANAGERS IN CONDITIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS

T. V. Melnychenko — 2026-03-18

The article examines the role of emotional intelligence (EI) as a key psychological resource that determines the effectiveness of managerial activity in crisis situations. In the context of modern organizational transformations, a leader’s ability to recognize their own emotions and the emotional states of subordinates becomes the foundation for maintaining team integrity and minimizing the destructive consequences of confrontation. The purpose of this article is to investigate the role of the structural components of emotional intelligence in shaping managers’ behavioral patterns during organizational conflicts and to substantiate the advantages of a high level of EI for harmonizing the working environment. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the systematization of managers’ behavioral patterns through the prism of interaction between cognitive and emotional factors. The study reveals the role of emotional intelligence as a mediator that facilitates the transition from automatic reactions, such as aggression or avoidance, to the conscious selection of cooperation strategies. The results of the study indicate that a high level of emotional intelligence is a prerequisite for the formation of constructive behavioral patterns aimed at achieving consensus. The development of a manager’s emotional sphere directly correlates with a decrease in tension within the team and an increase in overall work productivity.

EMOTIONAL FRAMING IN NEWS DISCOURSE AND ITS IMPACT ON PANIC REACTIONS: A PSYCHOLINGUISTIC STUDY

O. O. Porpulit — 2026-03-18

The increasing impact of contemporary media discourse on the psycho-emotional state of society in conditions of social uncertainty necessitates a deeper examination of the mechanisms through which panic responses are formed in audiences. The present study seeks to empirically investigate the effects of emotional framing in news texts on recipients’ panic reactions from a psycholinguistic standpoint, focusing on differences in emotional responses to messages characterized by varying degrees of linguistic emotional intensification. The experimental design involved a comparison of three framing types: threat-based uncertainty framing, factual-descriptive framing, and regulatory framing aimed at restoring a sense of control. Statistical analysis demonstrated significant differences in panic affective activation across the groups (F(2, 57) = 18.32; p < 0.001). The highest levels of panic activation were associated with threat-based uncertainty frames, whereas the lowest values were observed in the regulatory framing condition. Component-level analysis revealed that bodily tension and fear intensity were the most sensitive indicators of linguistic uncertainty. Gender-related differences were identified in patterns of cognitive-affective responsiveness to regulatory linguistic strategies. The findings substantiate the systemic influence of psycholinguistic structuring of news discourse on the formation of audience panic reactions and outline promising directions for further research into media-induced emotional processes.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY AS A KEY STRUCTURAL COMPONENT OF UKRAINE’S MENTAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: A SUBJECT-ORIENTED INTEGRATED MODEL OF CARE IN WARTIME

N. V. Rodina — 2026-03-18

The article provides a theoretical justification and conceptualization of the role of clinical psychology as a key structural component of the modern mental health care system in Ukraine. The relevance of the study is due to the need to bring the system of clinical, psychological and psychosocial care into line with the conditions of war, reform the sphere of mental health care and implement the norms of the Law of Ukraine dated January 15, 2025 No. 4223-IX "On the System of Mental Health Care in Ukraine". The central theoretical and practical issue identified is diagnostic uncertainty, particularly the lack of unified objective criteria for assessing the mental states of personality within the “norm–pathology” model, which complicates the differentiation between psychological phenomena and psychopathological symptoms. The methodological framework of the study is based on a comparative typological analysis of orthodox (nosocentric), phenomenological, and psychodynamic approaches, as well as a systemic structural analysis that made it possible to conceptualize clinical psychology as an integrative component of the mental health care system, combining biological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of personality. The necessity of overcoming biomedical reductionism through the integration of phenomenological understanding of lived experience with psychodynamic analysis of intrapersonal dynamics is substantiated. It is demonstrated that the effectiveness of the integrated model of care depends on a clear delineation of professional competencies and areas of responsibility among psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and psychotherapists. Psychodiagnostics is defined as the central functional component of the integrated model, ensuring a multilevel understanding of the state of personality, personalized intervention planning, and the development of individual care pathways. The article outlines the perspectives of integral instrumental psychodynamic diagnostics (IIPD) as an approach that enhances the accuracy of clinical psychological conclusions and enables differentiation between clinical symptoms and stress- and trauma-related reactive mental states, which is particularly important in work with veterans and individuals affected by combat-related trauma.

PECULIARITIES OF COGNITIVE AND PERSONAL FLEXIBILITY MANIFESTATION IN THE PSYCHODIAGNOSTIC DIMENSION

O. V. Rudkovska — 2026-03-18

The article provides a theoretical analysis and empirical study of psychological flexibility as a multifaceted construct that integrates cognitive and personal components. The study distinguishes between the concepts of cognitive flexibility as an executive brain function and personal (behavioural) flexibility as the ability to adapt in complex life situations. The psychodiagnostics tools are analysed, including cognitive tasks (Stroop's test, and Wisconsin Card Sorting Test) and self-report questionnaires (Cognitive Flexibility Inventory (CFI), Worldview Plasticity Questionnaire). The results of a pilot study involving 58 master's students are presented. The hypothesis regarding a potential discrepancy between objective cognitive flexibility indicators and subjective assessments of one’s own flexibility was empirically tested. The results demonstrated that high levels of brain regulatory functions do not always guarantee flexible behaviour in conditions of uncertainty. A category of individuals was identified whose thinking flexibility is blocked by psycho-emotional tension, a low sense of security, and the dominance of implicit biases. It is concluded that a comprehensive diagnostic approach is necessary, combining task-based principles with self-reports to obtain a holistic profile of an individual’s psychological flexibility.

FROM AGGRESSION TO AUTO-AGGRESSION: PSYCHOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF SUICIDAL RISK IN PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS

M. M. Sementsova — 2026-03-18

In contemporary conditions of chronic social stress, particularly within the context of war, suicidal risk among university students acquires new psychological configurations. Students of psychology represent a particularly vulnerable group, as heightened reflexivity, continuous emotional engagement with psychological distress, and limited self-regulatory resources may facilitate the formation of latent maladaptive mechanisms. Recent international research increasingly emphasizes the role of aggression-related traits as hidden predictors of auto-aggressive and suicidal tendencies; however, these mechanisms remain insufficiently explored within the Ukrainian psychological context. The aim of this study was to identify latent components of aggressiveness in the psycho-emotional functioning of psychology students and to determine their role in the formation of suicidal risk, considering their interaction with emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, and reflective characteristics of personality. This study is among the first in the Ukrainian empirical context to conceptualize suicidal risk through the lens of latent aggressiveness, particularly hostility and negativism, as central psychological predictors of auto-aggressive dynamics in student youth. The findings demonstrate that classical internalizing variables such as anxiety and depression do not possess independent predictive value in the studied sample. In contrast, the aggression-hostility cluster accounts for more than half of the variance in suicidal risk. Additionally, irritability was identified as a partial affective mediator linking negativistic attitudes to suicidal tendencies, indicating a latent emotional pathway of risk formation. The results indicate that suicidal risk among psychology students is primarily shaped by the accumulation of internal tension associated with hostility and negativism rather than by overt depressive or anxious symptomatology. These findings support the need to shift preventive and psychotherapeutic strategies from an exclusive focus on affective symptoms toward addressing aggression-related defensive patterns, emotional reactivity, and interpersonal interpretative biases. The study fills an important gap in Ukrainian psychological research and outlines perspectives for further investigation of the latent mechanisms of suicidal risk under conditions of prolonged stress.

MODELS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAINING FOR AIR ASSAULT UNITS: EXPERIENCE OF NATO MEMBER STATES AND PROSPECTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION IN UKRAINE

V. V. Stasiuk — 2026-03-18

The article presents a comparative analysis of psychological training models for airborne and air assault units in the member states of NATO and substantiates the prospects for their adaptation in Ukraine. It is argued that under the conditions of high-intensity modern armed conflicts, psychological resilience, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation capacity constitute strategic components of combat effectiveness in high-risk units. The study examines key approaches implemented in the United States and the United Kingdom, where psychological training is integrated into combat training and leadership development systems, incorporates standardized resilience-building programs, monitoring of moral and psychological climate, and commander-focused stress management preparation. Common and distinctive features of these models are identified, along with the opportunities and limitations of their implementation in the Ukrainian context, taking into account operational experience, organizational structure, and regulatory framework. Practical recommendations are formulated regarding the comprehensive integration of psychological training into the overall system of airborne forces preparation in Ukraine.

ETHNIC COMPONENTS OF PSYCHOCORRECTIONAL PRACTICES OF ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN WITH SPEECH DISORDERS

I. V. Sulyatytskyy — 2026-03-18

The article is devoted to a comprehensive study of the role of ethnic components in psychocorrectional practices of helping children with speech disorders. The relevance of the study is due to the need to take into account ethnocultural factors in speech therapy and psychocorrectional work in the multicultural educational environment of Ukraine, where a significant proportion of children are representatives of different ethnic groups. The paper analyzes the features of speech disorders and identifies the role of ethnic components that positively influence the correction of phonetic, lexical, grammatical, pragmatic and stylistic speech disorders. Based on the conducted empirical research, the possibilities of using elements of Ukrainian folklore, melodies, folk tales, games, symbols, and other ethnotherapy techniques as effective means of psychocorrectional influence were identified. A guide on the integration of ethnic components into correctional and developmental programs aimed at increasing the effectiveness of speech therapy care has been developed. The obtained data can be used by specialists in the field of special education, speech therapists, psychologists and teachers to build more flexible, culturally sensitive and individualized psychocorrectional approaches.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN UKRAINIAN UNIVERSITIES COMPARED WITH INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

M. Ye. Chaikovskyi — 2026-03-18

The article is devoted to an analysis of inclusive educational practices in higher education institutions in Ukraine and a comparison with international experience. It considers the state of regulatory and legal support for inclusive education in Ukraine, the development of an inclusive educational environment, the creation of barrier-free infrastructure, the formation of inclusive resource centers, and the use of digital technologies to improve the accessibility of education. It highlights the problems of implementing inclusion, including the uneven training of teaching staff, limited resources, insufficient adaptation of curricula, and the lack of uniform standards for inclusive education. A comparative analysis of Ukrainian practices with international models of inclusive education – Scandinavian, Anglo-Saxon, and European – is conducted. It has been shown that international experience is characterized by a high level of institutional support, adaptation of curricula, use of individual education plans, a multidisciplinary approach, and the application of modern technologies. It is noted that the successful implementation of inclusion requires a comprehensive approach that combines legislative regulation, teacher training, and the development of material and technical resources and digital educational resources. The article emphasizes that the development of inclusive education in higher education institutions in Ukraine is undergoing a phase of systemic transformation: an institutional structure is being formed to support students with special educational needs, electronic platforms for distance learning are being introduced, and barrier-free spaces and adapted educational materials are gradually being created. The issues of ensuring equal access to education, strengthening personnel and methodological support for teachers, and introducing uniform standards for inclusive education remain relevant.

TECHNOLOGIES OF SOCIAL COUNSELING OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE SURVIVED BULLYING

M. V. Yatsiuk — 2026-03-18

The article is devoted to the urgent problem of socio-psychological support of persons with disabilities who have experienced bullying, and the analysis of social counseling technologies aimed at overcoming its consequences. It is emphasized that bullying has not only a situational, but also a long-term impact on this category of persons, which is manifested in a decrease in self-esteem, loss of a sense of security, the formation of distrust of the social environment, social isolation and difficulties in interpersonal interaction. The work summarizes scientific approaches to understanding bullying as a socio-psychological phenomenon, reveals its forms and outlines the specifics of experiencing psychological violence by persons with disabilities in modern society. The article analyzes the main technologies of consulting work, individual supportive, socialresource and preventive-developmental counseling, determines their content, functions and possibilities of application in working with victims of bullying. It is shown that a comprehensive approach that combines psychological assistance, development of social competencies and involvement of the client's social environment contributes to increasing the psychological stability of the individual, reducing the negative consequences of traumatic experience and restoring social inclusion. The effectiveness of social counseling largely depends on the individualization of approaches, considering the client's life experience, his resources and conditions of the social environment, as well as on the coordination of actions between specialists from various social institutions. The materials of the article can be used in the practice of social work, psychological counseling, inclusive education and training of specialists in helping professions.