Scientific workshop «VR Technologies in Psychological Practice: Scientific and Practical Experience of the «Will to Recovery’ Project»

As part of the events dedicated to the All-Ukrainian Science Festival, the Faculty of Preschool, Special and Social Education of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University hosted a scientific workshop organized by the NGO “Hovory!” on the topic: “VR Technologies in Psychological Practice: Scientific and Practical Experience of the ‘Will to Recovery’ Project.”

The event was conducted within the framework of the activity plan of the Competence Center for Inclusive Education of BSPU in cooperation with the NGO “Hovory!”. The workshop speaker was Natalia Borysenko, psychologist and coordinator of the “Will to Recovery” project.

During the workshop, modern scientific and practical approaches to the use of virtual reality technologies in psychological practice were presented. Special attention was paid to the application of VR technologies in psycho-emotional support, psychological assistance, and rehabilitation of individuals who require professional help in the context of today’s crisis challenges.

The speaker presented practical experience gained through the implementation of the “Will to Recovery” project, outlined the possibilities of integrating digital technologies into the system of psychological support, and analyzed the prospects for their use in an inclusive educational environment.

Participants of the event had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with current trends in the development of VR technologies in psychology, discuss the effectiveness of their practical application, and identify the potential for interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of psychological and pedagogical support.

The workshop contributed to the promotion of modern scientific approaches, the development of professional dialogue, and the expansion of scientific and practical cooperation in the fields of psychology, inclusive education, and digital technologies.

We sincerely thank the speakers for the meaningful dialogue and professional exchange of experience! Special gratitude to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the opportunity to study, work, and grow.

Based on the materials of the Competence Center for Inclusive Education
of Berdyansk State Pedagogical University,
prepared by Alina Synytsia,
Associate Professor of the Department of Applied Psychology and Speech Therap