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The article examines the features of professional burnout among psychologists in crisis and wartime conditions and identifies the role of the ecopsychological approach in preventing and overcoming this phenomenon. Analyzed are contemporary studies indicating that intensive professional demands, constant contact with traumatized clients, and the increased dynamics of the work environment lead to emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced professional effectiveness. Accordingly, the need to develop systemic strategies for supporting psychologists’ psycho-emotional well-being has been highlighted. The importance of integrating the ecopsychological approach is described, which includes the development of conscious self-care, optimization of internal resources, cultivation of self-regulation skills, and the establishment of professional and personal boundaries. Implementation of these practices enables the creation of a safe psychological space, increases resilience to chronic stress, and preserves professional effectiveness under prolonged crisis conditions. An ecopsychological model of professional resilience has been developed, which considers the psychologist as part of a holistic professional ecosystem, where psycho-emotional well-being is determined by the interaction of personal resources, professional environmental demands, and available opportunities for recovery. Key components include a sense of broad, life-giving connection, awareness of professional role, and integration of experience into a broader context of activity. The model is aimed at the preventive formation of conditions that support psycho-emotional health, stabilize internal states, and ensure long-term professional resilience of psychologists. The proposed conceptual and practical approaches can be applied in the systemic organization of professional activity and the prevention of burnout among specialists working in crisis and wartime conditions.
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