Interuniversity cooperation in action: a guest lecture on support in stressful conditions

On April 2, Associate Professor of the Department of Pedagogy at the Faculty of Psychological and Pedagogical Education and Arts of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, Nadiia Dira, delivered an online guest lecture for higher education students of Volodymyr Vynnychenko Central Ukrainian State University as part of interuniversity cooperation. The event focused on the актуальна topic «First Response to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)» and aimed to enhance the professional competence of specialists in the field of psychological support.

Participants had the opportunity not only to explore the theoretical foundations of PTSD and ASD but also to practice response strategies in situations involving interaction with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. Particular attention was paid to developing the ability of professionals to act confidently, appropriately, and empathetically under conditions of heightened emotional stress. Notably, the lecture followed the principle of «learning through experience»: theoretical material was seamlessly combined with practical exercises, allowing participants not only to hear but also to feel and reflect on the knowledge gained.

The session contributed to increasing participants’ awareness of the psychological impact of traumatic experiences, developing practical skills in providing timely psychological support, and strengthening interuniversity collaboration in training specialists in the psychological and pedagogical field. This format of guest lectures represents a modern educational practice that goes beyond the boundaries of a single institution and enriches the educational environment through active exchange of experience between scholars and students. Such initiatives are an important step toward fostering a culture of psychological literacy within the academic community – something that is especially vital in the context of wartime.

Based on materials of the Department of Pedagogy