FAMILY SUPPORT AS A FACTOR IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND SOCIO-PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the role of family support as an important factor in overcoming interpersonal conflicts and as a resource for the socio-psychological rehabilitation of the individual under conditions of prolonged crisis challenges caused by the military aggression against Ukraine. It is substantiated that the professional activities of military personnel and employees of the security and defense sector are associated with increased levels of stress, emotional tension, and the risk of developing post-traumatic reactions, which negatively affect interpersonal interaction and the functioning of the family system. Special attention is given to the concept of family resilience, according to which the family is considered a dynamic system capable of adapting to crisis events, providing emotional support, and contributing to the psychological stabilization of its members. The main mechanisms of the positive influence of the family environment are highlighted, including emotional support, stabilization of identity through the actualization of social roles, development of trusting communication, and the creation of a safe psychological space for expressing experiences. At the same time, destructive factors that may complicate family functioning in wartime conditions are analyzed, including the transformation of family roles, communication difficulties, the phenomenon of the “return crisis” after long separation, and the risks of secondary traumatization of family members. The necessity of implementing family-oriented approaches in the system of psychological assistance and socio-psychological rehabilitation of military personnel and security and defense sector employees is emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the fact that the integration of family resources into rehabilitation programs and the development of psychoeducational activities can increase the effectiveness of the process of psychological recovery and the social reintegration of the individual.