Joint work of American and Ukrainian practical psychologists

On February 28, Professor at the Department of Social Work at Monmouth University, an international instructor on psychological assistance in emergency situations at the American Red Cross (New York, USA), Fulbright Fellow Michael Cronin made a working visit to the National University of Civil Defence of Ukraine.

Professor Cronin shared his experience of providing first aid in emergency situations in the United States during the 9/11 terrorist attack and Hurricane Katrina, international missions in Congo and Palestine. During the communication with students and students of the Faculty of Social Psychology, the University discussed the peculiarities of providing psychological assistance to vulnerable groups of population, American colleague also spoke about his cooperation with representatives of the Ukrainian Red Cross and provided useful tips for preventing the professional burnout of future professionals.

During the second part of the visit, representatives of the Research Laboratory of the Extreme and Crisis Psychology Research Center shared their experience in emergency situations. The head of the laboratory, Svetlana Lebedeva, told about the algorithms of psychological assistance to the victims during the Sknyliv tragedy, the features of evacuation of the victims due to the explosion of artillery depots, the destruction of high-rise buildings, the explosions at mines and demonstrated the capabilities of the Center.

Michael Cronin identified the high level of professionalism of Ukrainian colleagues, discussed with them the issues of interaction with other special services, the problems of psychological preparation of children for emergency situations, and emphasized the prospects of further cooperation with the research laboratory of the University.

Victoria Kolenko, Press Service of NUCDU, photo - Igor Kotov