Abstract: The article addresses the issue of forming professional identity among novice psychologists-consultants in the context of social and professional uncertainty. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that at the stage of entering the profession, young specialists face a high level of anxiety, professional fears, and insecurity, which hinders the formation of their professional "self." The aim of the study is to identify the effectiveness of a group supportive format in reducing anxiety and strengthening identity. The methodological foundation consists of the concepts of professional identity by I.S. Kon, E. Erikson, J. Marcia, L.B. Schneider, and Yu.P. Poverenkov. In the empirical study, the sample consisted of n = 8 participants who underwent the developed program. The program included elements of the Balint approach, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT). The Spivak-Hanin anxiety questionnaire and the uncertainty tolerance scale were used. It is worth noting the high level of anxiety among novice specialists, caused by the blurred professional boundaries and the lack of clear normative criteria for admission to consulting practice. The results showed a statistically significant reduction in both personal and situational anxiety (p < 0.01), as well as an increase in tolerance to uncertainty (p < 0.05). Qualitative analysis revealed an increase in confidence, reflexivity, and awareness of the right to professional activity. The developed group supportive program proved effective as a space for professional formation and the establishment of a stable professional identity among psychologists. The obtained data suggest recommending the use of similar groups in universities and professional communities as a form of psychological support for novice specialists.

Keywords: psychological practice, school identity, professional identity, tolerance for uncertainty, anxiety, cognitive-behavioral approach, Balint group, group support meetings, counseling psychologists, special contractual arrangement

Abstract: The article addresses the current issue of emotional burnout among employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, caused by the constant impact of extreme factors, a high degree of responsibility, and professional risks. For employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, this issue becomes especially significant, as their work involves the constant necessity to make quick decisions in situations that threaten the lives and health of people. Employees play a key role in ensuring public safety and managing the consequences of emergencies. The effectiveness of their work largely depends on their psychological state. The results of the study on emotional burnout among employees contribute not only to optimizing their working environment but also to strengthening public trust in emergency response services. The development of scientifically grounded approaches to the prevention and correction of emotional burnout among employees can be an important contribution to the advancement of labor psychology and extreme psychology. The article describes the features of psychopreventive and psychocorrective work conducted within the Ministry of Emergency Situations, including monitoring psychological states, group prevention, short-term recovery programs, and comprehensive corrective measures. An analysis of the existing programs has been conducted, presenting their strengths and weaknesses, which allowed for the development of recommendations for their improvement.

Keywords: EMERCOM employees, disaster response, EMERCOM system, stress, psychophysiological testing, professional health, psychocorrection, psychological prevention, emotional burnout, monitoring of psychological state