Events aimed at preventing bullying and harassment, as well as preventing conflict situations in teams, were conducted by the Psychological Support Unit of Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs.
Leading psychologist of the Psychological Support Unit Hanna Mhlynets held a class for first-year cadets on the topic “Bullying and Codependency in Teams.”
Participants received knowledge about the causes, signs, manifestations, and the algorithm of actions in situations of bullying and harassment. Emphasis was placed on unfavorable psychological traits within study groups that provoke conflict situations and may develop into cases of bullying. The destructive psychological consequences of harassment for all members of the group were also discussed, as well as ways to prevent them.
Within the framework of the junior commanders’ school program, university psychologist Vladyslav Bidniak conducted a similar class. Using examples from professional experience, the specialist demonstrated the connection between the impact of martial law on the human psyche and personality, suicidal tendencies and their signs, psychological disorders, and the phenomenon of bullying in teams.
Junior commanders received practical recommendations on psychological methods of influencing subordinates and creating a favorable psychological climate in order to prevent and counter harassment.
The cadets actively showed initiative, asked questions, shared their own opinions, and engaged in productive discussions. Such interaction contributed to the formation of an atmosphere of trust and openness, which allowed the participants to better absorb the new information.
The practical significance of the classes lies in forming intolerance among DSUIA cadets toward violence, harassment, and bullying, as well as in teaching methods of counteraction, prevention, and early intervention.
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