FORMATION OF SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL TO OVERCOME THE CONSEQUENCES OF WAR

Abstract

The article presents a detailed analysis and synthesis of the theoretical and methodological principles of the formation of spiritual and psychological resilience in servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in conditions of war and overcoming its traumatic consequences. The study is based on the integration of the historical and cultural heritage of the Ukrainian Cossacks, the concept of spiritual catharsis by H. P. Shevchenko, the ideas of Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and modern psychological approaches to meaning- making and salutogenesis. The emphasis is on the need to transition from a reactive model of treatment of post- traumatic states to a proactive model of cultivating inner strength and resilience, which is able to ensure not only overcoming combat injuries, but also stimulate personal development, restoration of a sense of dignity and support of psycho-emotional balance in a military environment. The paper analyzes the key factors that determine the resilience of servicemen: the role of spiritual values, national identity, social support, professional training and individual-personal characteristics. Considerable attention is paid to the challenges of modern wartime, including the high stress of combat operations, the risk of emotional and professional exhaustion, the difficulties of social adaptation after returning from the front, and the threat of developing post-traumatic stress disorders. The directions for improving the system of psychological and pedagogical support and educational programs for personnel aimed at forming spiritual maturity, developing the ability to create meaning, restoring internal resources, and effectively overcoming traumatic experiences are outlined.The prospects for implementing comprehensive training programs that combine spiritual and moral education, psychological support, and social reintegration are substantiated, which makes it possible to form a holistic model of spiritual and psychological resilience of military personnel as an important factor in preserving the state’s defense capability.