IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM “PSYCHOSOMATICS” IN THE PSYCHOLOGIST’S PRACTICAL ACTIVITY

Abstract

The article presents the educational and therapeutic program “Psychosomatics” based on the scientific developments of the authors and their practical experience. The purpose, main objectives and the scope of the therapeutic program are revealed. Educational-therapeutic sessions “Fundamentals of psychosomatics”, “Practical aspects of psychologist’s work with psychosomatic manifestations and illnesses”, “Special psychosomatics in client work”, “Family psychosomatics and counseling of married couples”, “Child psychosomatics”, “Female psychosomatics” , “Separate methods of work with psychosomatics” are the content of the program. Specialized techniques and exercises used in the course of training sessions (small group work, work in pairs “client-psychologist”, intergroup discussion, psychological workshops, creative tasks, etc.) are presented and explained.