RESULTS OF THE STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING STRESS RESISTANCE USING THE BASIC PH MODEL
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17721/2616-7786.2024/10-1/10Keywords:
anxiety, resource channels, resilience, BASIC PH model, stress resistanceAbstract
Background. The article presents the results of a study on the effectiveness of practical tools for developing stress resistance using the BASIC PH model. The study aimed to identify and evaluate the effectiveness of practical tools designed to help Ukrainians develop resilience to stress under wartime conditions. The article introduces practical tools for enhancing personal stress resistance in accordance with the BASIC PH model developed by M. Lahad. This model encompasses six key methods of coping with stress: through beliefs, meanings, and values; by experiencing and releasing emotions; through social connections; via critical thinking, analysis, and reflection; using imagination, creativity, humor, and the ability to dream; and by activating bodily sensations. Each of these channels can serve as a foundation for an individualized approach to overcoming stress and crises, while also allowing for engagement of other channels to avoid reliance on only one or two dominant resources.
Methods. The article describes a new tool for developing stress resistance – a set of metaphorical cards called "Resources". These cards combine visual materials with tasks for implementation. The tool is aimed at activating personal resources that can help maintain resilience to stress factors even under the most challenging circumstances. Its purpose is not only to facilitate rapid recovery from stress but also to foster the adoption of new strategies for overcoming difficulties. It helps individuals identify and activate their own resources, encouraging them to find new ways to recover. The methods chosen to evaluate the effectiveness of this tool include the Boston Stress Resilience Questionnaire, Ehlers' Reactive and Trait Anxiety Test, and Wagner's projective Hand Test.
Results. The article presents the results of the study on the effectiveness of practical tools, particularly the metaphorical cards "Resources". The practical toolkit was integrated into a short-term psychological intervention program consisting of individual and group work with clients. Participants in the program included individuals who had experienced difficult life situations due to the war. The experimental group comprised 42 individuals aged 18 to 26, including 29 women and 13 men.
Conclusions. The study found that activating various resource channels based on the BASIC PH model using practical tools significantly increased the general level of stress resistance and reduced reactive anxiety among participants. However, no significant effects were observed on trait anxiety levels.
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