The manual addresses the problems of methodological support of students' independent and individual work for mastering the topics of the course "Psychology of Social Work". The modern approaches to the organization of students' independent educational activity are considered, the characteristics of the main types of independent work are given;

The materials of the manual can be used in the educational process by teachers and students of all forms of learning, contributing to the development of professional awareness of social workers and practitioners. The manual can also be useful for students and teachers of sociological, socio-pedagogical specialties and all readers interested in the issues of psychosocial work and teaching methods.