IJSP Number 6, 2024

119 REFLECTIVE INSIGHTS: ADAPTING SUPERVISORY PRACTICES IN WAR-TORN ENVIRONMENTS (DURING UKRAINIAN WAR, 2022-2024) Alona SEIDEL 1 1 M.A., Licensed psychologist, certified psychodrama-therapist, Russia, Israel Abstract This article offers a reflective analysis of the experience of supervising Ukrainian psychologists during the Russo-Ukrainian War. It chronicles the journey from the initial shock of transitioning from peace to war, through the adaptation phase of coping with the ongoing conflict, to the current state of powerlessness and disappointment. The author, who has overseen various support groups and navigated the complexities of cross-cultural supervision, delves into the challenges faced by psychologists in handling their own trauma while providing support to others. The article highlights the need for restructuring traditional therapeutic approaches to address acute trauma and the importance of self-care strategies for mental health professionals. It discusses how wartime experiences have necessitated the development of new supervisory models and practices, including the handling of forced emigration, increased psychiatric cases, and changing dynamics in client needs, especially among children and adolescents. The author underscores the evolving role of psychologists in a war-torn society and the crucial need for resilience, resource management, and creative adaptation for survival. The article concludes with a poignant reflection on the psychological toll of war and the ongoing search for effective strategies to support both clients and therapists in such extreme circumstances. Keywords: Online group Supervision, War Trauma, War psychology, Resilience, Cross-cultural counseling 1. INTRODUCTION This article is an attempt to reflect on the experience of working as a supervisor for three groups of Ukrainian psychologists during the Russo- Ukrainian War. The story began on February 24, 2022, the day Russia attacked Ukraine and initiated a full-scale military invasion. From February 28, support