PROGRAM OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS

Abstract

The article presents the concept, structure and practical implementation of the psychological support program for internally displaced persons (IDPs), developed on the basis of the integration of evidence-based approaches of modern psychotherapy, humanitarian principles of psychosocial support (IASC, 2020) and the current needs of the target group in war conditions. The program is aimed at reducing the level of psycho-emotional stress, developing self-regulation skills, restoring social ties and building resilience. It has a modular structure that includes five stages: preparatory, stabilization, cognitive-behavioral, integration and resilient growth. Each stage has clear goals, expected results, transition criteria and pedagogical products, which ensures a gradual dynamic from stabilization to personal growth. The program is implemented in a hybrid format that combines face-to-face meetings, online sessions, a mobile diary application and a video library of educational materials. This approach provides flexibility and accessibility even in unstable living conditions, and digital support guarantees continuity of psychological impact. Special attention is paid to the training of facilitators and supervisory support of the team, which increases the quality and safety of interventions. The use of standardized tools (SCL-90-R, STAI) allows for an objective assessment of changes in the psycho-emotional state of participants and confirms the effectiveness of the program. The results of the implementation indicate a decrease in the level of subjective tension, improved emotional regulation, increased cognitive flexibility and expansion of social contacts. Prospects for further research are related to long-term monitoring of effects, adaptation of the program for individual target groups and the development of intersectoral partnerships in the field of psychosocial support for IDPs.