Yulia A. Trukhanova, Associate Professor of the Department of Special (Defectological) Education at the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology of Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE), participated in the 2025 Final Congress of the All-Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League (OPPL), "Psychotherapy in a Rapidly Changing World". The congress was held in Moscow from November 1 to 5.

The Final Congress of the All-Russian Professional Psychotherapeutic League (OPPL) is one of the largest and most significant events in the world of Russian psychology, uniting numerous schools and directions within the field. The congress discusses pathways for the development of psychology in Russia, sets new tasks for providing psychological assistance, and develops ethical standards defining the work of psychology professionals in the face of new societal challenges.

The congress serves as a platform for the exchange of experience and interaction among psychologists and helping professionals.

As part of the "Psychodrama" section, Yulia Alexandrovna conducted a master class titled "Features of Psychological Support for Families of Children with Disabilities in a Group Format: An Experiential Psychodrama Approach".

The master class was dedicated to the specifics of supporting parents of a child with disabilities and the areas of work for a psychological group leader. During the master class, exercises and structured techniques were presented, allowing participants to explore their attitude towards the "defect" (characteristic), and to remove the stigma from special needs.

All congress participants who attended the master class noted the careful approach of Yulia Alexandrovna's work, as well as the depth and structured nature of the material presented for demonstration.

The congress was both intensive and comprehensive. Discussions during roundtables and informal conversations with colleagues revealed that the field of special psychology is currently underrepresented within the OPPL, despite a clear demand for knowledge on working with people with disabilities. Consequently, establishing a dedicated "Special Psychology" section within the OPPL—one of Russia's largest psychological associations—has become a primary objective. To this end, Yulia Alexandrovna invites fellow special psychologists to collaborate on exploring opportunities within the OPPL to advance inclusive practices in both public and professional spheres.