Master's Students of the Department of Special Psychology and Rehabilitology Met with Oncopsychologist Yulia Kulakova at MSUPE

On November 9, a meeting between master's students of the Department of Special Psychology and Rehabilitology at the Faculty of Clinical and Special Psychology and Yulia Kulakova, Head of the Oncopsychology Sector of the Moscow Psychological Assistance Service, took place at MSUPE.

The Moscow Psychological Assistance Service provides free psychological assistance to oncology patients and their relatives. Assistance is delivered both in person and remotely through a round-the-clock helpline. Based at the Moscow Psychological Assistance Service, experienced oncopsychologists conduct psychological consultations and provide support to patients and their loved ones, helping them cope with anxiety, depression, and fear, and conducting group training sessions.

At the meeting, Yulia informed the students about the impact of an oncological disease on the emotional state of children and their parents, as well as adult patients. She also discussed the algorithm for working with the complex emotions of oncology patients, the specifics of emotional manifestation in individuals with oncological diseases, and the emotional protection of oncopsychologists and medical specialists. The guest provided examples of oncopsychologists' work with children and adults at various stages of cancer treatment.

The meeting turned out to be open, kind, and informal. Master's students were able to ask all their questions and broaden their understanding of technologies for the psychological support of children and adults with oncological diseases.