FAMILY AND CHILD IN WARTIME CONDITIONS: PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT BASED ON THE INTERNATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME MODEL

Abstract

The article presents a theoretical analysis of the psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and families living in the context of war, and substantiates the potential of the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) as a model of support in crisis conditions. Based on a synthesis of Ukrainian and international studies, the paper demonstrates that a considerable proportion of children exhibit signs of psychological traumatization, anxiety symptoms, impaired self-regulation, and behavioural difficulties. At the same time, families face emotional exhaustion, loss of stability, reduced internal resources, and deterioration of parent– child interaction. The article outlines the key tasks of psychosocial support and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches that integrate psychological, social, and educational interventions. Particular attention is given to art therapy methods as a flexible tool for emotional stabilization and for restoring the connection between the child and the caregiver. The conceptual foundations of ICDP, grounded in emotionally attuned interaction, sensitive responsiveness, and supportive dialogue, are analyzed. The article concludes that the integration of this model into work with families affected by traumatic events is advisable, given its humanistic orientation, cultural adaptability, and demonstrated potential to enhance the quality of parent–child relationships.