Current problems of training psychologists for rendering first psychological aid in emergency situations

Тhe article deais with the problems of professional competencies of psychologists for rendering first psychological aid in emergency situations. One of the most actual questions is the problem of psychological sources of psychologist for effective emergency psychological assistance. These resources include the properties of temperament, stress resistance, the ability to empathy, a high level of psychological well-being of the psychologist’s personality and others. The authors drow a distinction between specialized training of psychologists working in the emergency prevention and response system, and the training of a wide range of specialists.