First-year cadets of the Faculty for Training Criminal Police Units of the National Police of Ukraine at DSUIA took part in a training session titled “I Know Myself — I Understand Others,” conducted by the university’s Psychological Support Division.
In today’s reality, police training requires not only a solid foundation in professional disciplines but also a high level of psychological readiness to act in complex, and often critical, situations. That is why the work of the university’s psychological service plays a strategic role in the educational process.
A vivid example of the innovative and effective work of the service specialists was this training, designed to develop cadets’ emotional intelligence — a key competency necessary for effective communication, leadership, self-regulation, and informed decision-making during duty.
The event was held in an interactive format and combined practical exercises, role-playing games, elements of art therapy, and group analysis. Instead of a traditional lecture, participants engaged in active discussions, case-solving, and reflection on their own emotional experiences.
Among the most engaging parts of the program were the exercises “Emotional Barometer,” the game “Find Your Emotion,” and team-based modeling of conflict situations with a focus on finding constructive solutions.
The training once again demonstrated that a psychologist’s work is not limited to individual consultations or preventive conversations. It is a systematic support of students, fostering their leadership and personal qualities, and shaping skills of self-reflection and emotional self-regulation.
Thanks to the professionalism of the psychologists and the implementation of modern techniques, DSUIA is creating an environment for the well-rounded development of cadets — not only as future police officers but also as conscious, responsible, and psychologically resilient individuals.
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