INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING INTO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE: CURRENT TRENDS AND CHALLENGES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.34132/mspc2025.01.08.13Keywords:
psychological counseling, social work, emotional support, crisis counseling, multidisciplinary approach, professional training, supervision, digital technologies, social services, psychosocial support.Abstract
The theses highlight the relevance of integrating psychological counseling into the social work system of Ukraine under conditions of heightened social instability. Psychological counseling is viewed as a key tool for addressing clients’ deep emotional needs, enabling the effective combination of psychological support with other forms of social assistance. The core functions of counseling in social work are analyzed along with the most common models and forms of implementation. Key challenges hindering this integration are identified, including a lack of trained personnel, absence of supervisory support, staff overload, and limited funding. Particular attention is given to modern development trends such as multidisciplinary approaches, digitalization of services, and the implementation of online models of client interaction. The need for reforming professional education for social workers, strengthening cooperation between governmental, educational, and civil society institutions. It is concluded that counseling is not only an important component of social assistance but also a factor in increasing its effectiveness, sensitivity, and humanity.
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