THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF THE CONCEPT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION

Abstract

This article is dedicated to a comprehensive theoretical and methodological analysis of the concept of "psychological rehabilitation" within contemporary scientific discourse. The authors emphasize the growing importance of psychological rehabilitation in the context of modern social challenges, such as wars, natural disasters, and the proliferation of chronic diseases and psychological disorders. Despite significant progress in this field, the article highlights existing problems, including: the ambiguity of the term, the lack of unified effectiveness criteria, the fragmentation of methodological approaches, insufficient consideration of the socio-cultural context, and issues of interdisciplinary interaction. The article presents an analysis of recent research and publications by both Ukrainian (Dihun I., Zhurba M., Tsarenko L., Romanovska L., and others) and international Monden K., Trost Z., Scott W., Bogart K., Driver S. (2017), Sánchez J., Rosenthal D., Tansey T., Frain M., Bezyak J. (2010), Stiers W. (2016), Tackett M., Nash L., Stucky K., Nierenberg  B. (2016), Various approaches to defining psychological rehabilitation, its goals, and objectives are examined. The article specifically addresses the peculiarities and characteristics of psychological rehabilitation, taking into account its different stages and phases, particularly from a theoretical and applied perspective, as researched by Dub V., Koval V., Kisarchuk Z., Tytarenko T., Fushtey O., and others. The authors thoroughly analyze the understanding of psychological rehabilitation as a complex, integrative, and multidimensional process aimed at restoring mental health, correcting states and behaviors, and developing an individual's psychological resources. The importance of normalizing mental state, harmonizing the "self-image," restoring communication skills, and adapting to society is underscored. Particular attention is given to the axiological approach, which helps combatants re-evaluate their experiences and find new meanings in life.