Directions of psychological work to optimize the coping behavior of the individual in a crisis situation
- Authors: Cheremiskina I.I.1, Samoylichenko A.K.1
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Affiliations:
- Vladivostok State University
- Issue: Vol 16, No 5 (2025)
- Pages: 618-639
- Section: Psychological Studies
- Published: 31.10.2025
- URL: https://medbiosci.ru/2658-4034/article/view/363631
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.12731/2658-4034-2025-16-5-943
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/XJCXAB
- ID: 363631
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Abstract
Background. Stress loads on a person in the modern world are very high, which is of course determined by subjective perception of the situation and its assessment, but as some authors indicate, residents of our country quite often use this semantic construct, denoting objective situations that cause their negative state. Excessive stress loads can be designated by the individual as a crisis or crisis state, prolonged experience of which can lead to complete maladjustment. Adequate and optimal coping behavior of an individual can contribute to the prevention and overcoming of crisis states. A crisis state, like other mental phenomena, has a three-component structure, including emotional, cognitive and behavioral components.
Purpose. Search and analysis of scientific data on approaches, methods and techniques of psychological work that have proven their effectiveness in overcoming the crisis state of personality.
Materials and methods. The main method was a critical analysis of scientific sources demonstrating the effectiveness of various psychotherapeutic approaches and techniques in the formation of optimal coping strategies.
Results. It has been proven that art therapy, narrative, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and the use of metaphorical associative cards have proven effective in working with negative emotions, understanding causes and resources, and planning behavior. The practical significance of the systematized information lies in the possibility of its use by practicing psychologists in the planning and implementation of preventive and correctional measures in both individual and group work with personal crises.
About the authors
Irina I. Cheremiskina
Vladivostok State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: irina-cheremiski@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4201-1990
SPIN-code: 4568-5420
PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor
Alexander K. Samoylichenko
Vladivostok State University
Email: samoilichenkos@gmail.comро
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9841-9069
SPIN-code: 4401-4185
Senior Lecturer
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