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O.Yu. Saprykina, I.N. Ivanova
The article examines the features of the use of art therapy in the activities of a psychologist-practitioner. The types of art therapy techniques are listed, as well as their general orientation in the context of leveling negative trends in the human condition. Brief results of theoretical analysis on the given problems are given. Positive effects from the integration of art-therapeutic techniques into various psychotherapeutic approaches aimed at working with negative psychological states are indicated. Data from studies confirming the effectiveness of art techniques in reducing anxiety and increasing psychological stability are described. The advantages of the method, its resource orientation and limitations are highlighted.
art therapy, stress, psycho-emotional health, visual-plastic techniques, psycho-correction.