Regulation of negative emotional states of police officers
The article deals with the problem of negative emotional states among police officers caused by the peculiarities of professional official activity and the ongoing global changes in society caused by the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). The authors actualize the problem of timely diagnosis and regulation of negative emotional states in police officers. This requires an algorithm of actions, which includes three stages. At the first stage, the diagnosis and assessment of the emotional states of employees is carried out. In particular, the authors suggest using the scheme developed by them for monitoring the external manifestations of stress at various levels, a conversation with a choice of emotions and a methodology for studying well-being, mood, activity. The article presents the materials and methods of their study, as well as interprets the results obtained - the presence of a high level of stress in the majority of respondents. The second stage involves the compilation of group emotional portraits based on the obtained research data and, in accordance with this, the development of specific recommendations for each group. The article emphasizes the importance of the results obtained for the development of practical recommendations and direct psychological assistance to police officers. The third stage is the work aimed at creating general recommendations for specialists in psychological support of employees. In addition, at this stage there is direct psychological assistance for the regulation of negative emotional states. The authors suggest using the Sedona method (release of emotions), which helps to understand what emotions are talking about and how to manage them, promotes energy, gives strength, improves well-being and mood.