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Modern psychodiagnostic practice is increasingly faced with the need for a deep, individualized approach, especially in the context of long-term therapy aimed at achieving sustainable changes in personality structures. In this context, the development of a scientifically grounded psychodiagnostic program that enables a comprehensive assessment of a client's mental state and enhances the effectiveness of the therapeutic process is of particular relevance.
The aim of this study was to develop a modern psychodiagnostic program designed to improve the effectiveness of long-term therapy. The object of the study was the process of long-term psychotherapy, and the subject was the implementation of a psychodiagnostic program within this process.
The methodological framework of the research included a theoretical analysis of scientific literature, expert interviews with 25 practicing psychologists and psychotherapists from Almaty and Astana (Kazakhstan), as well as empirical testing of diagnostic tools on two client groups: an experimental group (with diagnostics) and a control group (without diagnostics).
As a result of the study, a program was developed that includes a set of valid and practically relevant psychodiagnostic tools (projective techniques, questionnaires, graphic tests, etc.), allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the client's mental state, selfesteem level, presence of depressive and anxiety symptoms, alexithymia, features of functioning within the family system, and more.
The study's results demonstrated that applying comprehensive psychodiagnostics at the beginning of long-term therapy significantly improves its effectiveness, supports more precise selection of therapeutic methods, minimizes the risk of therapist burnout, and provides the client with a clear understanding of the therapy's goals and stages.
A comparative analysis of cases from the experimental and control groups confirmed that the presence of a structured diagnostic stage leads to more pronounced and stable positive therapeutic outcomes.
The scientific novelty of this research lies in the development of the first comprehensive psychodiagnostic program in Kazakhstan intended for counseling psychologists working in long-term therapy. Its theoretical significance is found in expanding the understanding of the role of diagnostics within the therapeutic process, while its practical value lies in the possibility of using the program as a tool for therapy planning and professional training.
Based on the study's findings, the implementation of this program into counseling psychology practice is recommended, along with the development of a specialized training course on diagnostics in long-term therapy for future professionals.
This work can serve as a foundation for further research in the field of developing psychodiagnostic programs aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of long-term psychotherapy.