On March 11, 2026, a guest lecture on “Stress management technologies: methods of counteracting professional stress” was held at the Rivne Medical Academy. It was given by Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Acting Head of the Department of Pedagogy and Educational Management of Ternopil National Pedagogical University after Volodymyr Hnatiuk. The lecture was devoted to the topical issues of maintaining psychological health and developing skills for effectively overcoming stressful situations in professional activities.

During the lecture, modern approaches to understanding the nature of professional stress, its impact on a person’s psycho-emotional state and professional efficiency were considered. The lecturer paid special attention to practical stress management tools that help maintain psychological balance, increase resistance to stress, and prevent emotional burnout.

The participants of the event got acquainted with the main stress management technologies, including self-regulation methods, relaxation techniques, the formation of positive thinking, effective time planning and the development of emotional self-regulation skills.

The guest lecture aroused considerable interest among students and teachers of the Academy, because the problem of professional stress is especially relevant for specialists in the medical field. The knowledge and practical recommendations received will contribute to the formation of psychological resilience of future medical workers and increase their professional readiness to work in conditions of increased emotional stress.

Conducting such educational events contributes to the expansion of professional competencies of students, the development of interdisciplinary knowledge and the training of highly qualified specialists for the healthcare system.