Provision of psychosocial assistance to children under the conditions of marital state

Abstract

The article is devoted to the problem of effective provision of professional psychosocial assistance to children under martial law. It is noted that psychosocial assistance to children and adolescents who have undergone a traumatic experience will largely depend on their individual psychological characteristics. For many children, traumatic experiences have effects that last much longer and can develop into post-traumatic stress disorder. The main stages of providing psychosocial assistance to children during martial law are highlighted. It is suggested to establish primary emotional and positive psychological contact with the child. The main goal of providing psychosocial assistance to children under martial law conditions is clarified: reducing emotional stress in a child or teenager; formation of emotional and trusting contact of the specialist with the child. When providing psychological and social assistance to children affected by martial law, it is recommended to pay attention to the following actions: give children the opportunity to talk with loved ones as much as they need; check your feelings (repeat the words they use and thus show that you understand them); provide a sense of security; calm the child; find something that helps you cope with difficult feelings; to spend time with benefit, doing what the child likes; seek help from specialists. When establishing psychological contact with the child, it is necessary to take into account its age characteristics, and the main form of work with the child should be individual. At the final stages, it is suggested to use group forms of work. According to practical experience, the most effective methods and techniques are: fairy-tale therapy, art therapy, play therapy, hippotherapy, etc. The choice of method or technique will depend on how strong the traumatic event was, the age and individual characteristics of the child. Assessment of the child's psycho-emotional state can be carried out using the same methods and techniques that were used in the framework of diagnosis and individual work with the child.