ПЕРВИННА ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА ДОПОМОГА ПОТЕРПІЛИМ ІЗ СИМПТОМАМИ ГОСТРОГО СТРЕСОВОГО РОЗЛАДУ

Abstract

Considering the high level of stressogenicity in the conditions of the existing war threat in Ukraine, the ability of psychologists to differentiate post-stress symptoms and to provide initial psychotherapeutic help to the victims in a timely manner is important and relevant. Analyzing the psychotherapeutic experience of Israeli, German, Czech, American, and Lithuanian colleagues, the article highlights the features of initial psychotherapeutic help that is in demand in Ukraine today. The author presents and compares the symptoms that arise as a result of psychological trauma, which are identified in the unified Ukrainian clinical protocol of primary, secondary and tertiary medical care and in IKH-10. The purpose of the article is to determine the psychological features of providing initial psychotherapeutic assistance to victims, in particular to military personnel. Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific sources, observation of servicemen in hospital conditions, conversations with servicemen and doctors, interviews with foreign colleagues. As a result of theoretical and empirical research, it was found that initial psychological assistance is more effective if it is provided in a timely and comprehensive manner in cooperation with medical assistance; if the recommended exercises are performed systematically by the victim; if a certain algorithm for providing initial psychotherapeutic assistance is used. Conclusions. The author presents his own algorithm for providing initial psychological assistance to military personnel: psychophysiological stabilization – adjustment of emotional balance – restoration of cognitive processes and acquisition of constructive coping strategies – formation of life meanings that provide an opportunity to survive the crisis period of life. In the article, the author also notes the importance of providing psychological first aid to victims of extreme situations in a timely manner, which helps reduce the intensity of symptoms of acute stress disorder and reduces the likelihood of posttraumatic stress disorder.