On April 22, Associate Professors of the Department of Theory and Methods of Practical Psychology Melnychuk Iryna Valentynivna and Pospelova Iryna Donatasivna held an online master class on the topic “Body-oriented approach as a tool for supporting psychological health (using the example of breathing practices)” on the basis of the platform of the educational laboratory “SKREPKA”, dedicated to the All-Ukrainian Psychologist’s Day.

The listeners realized the great influence of breathing on the psyche and human life in general. A person without breathing can live up to 5–7 minutes, even less, and then irreparable brain cells die; on the other hand, conscious mastery of different types of breathing gives a person the release of emotions and energy.

Special attention was paid to the consideration of the main scientific approaches to studying the influence of breathing on the human psyche.

Practical exercises aroused interest: diaphragmatic breathing; breathing with pauses; alternating nasal breathing; “Ha” breathing; deep breathing using sounds (with humming), etc.

Presented general information on the features of breathing during acute stress reactions in accordance with the methodological recommendations "Psychological First Aid. Algorithm of Actions".

The speakers answered the questions of all participants.

The audience expressed gratitude to the psychologists and hope for further cooperation.

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