Art Therapy Techniques Research Articles

РОЛЬ КОЛЬОРУ В ОСМИСЛЕННІ ПІДЛІТКАМИ ВЛАСНОГО ЕМОЦІЙНОГО КОНТЕКСТУ ТА ЙОГО ЗМІН ПІД ВПЛИВОМ ПСИХОТРАВМУЮЧИХ ОБСТАВИН

The article deals with using art therapeutic technologies to comprehend adolescents’ emotional context. Fragments of psychoanalytic work using artistic and symbolic images are presented. The paper analyzes a set of thematic drawings covering various aspects of adolescents’ lives and attitudes towards themselves, others, and the world around them. The results of an experimental study are given. It is noted that the art therapy method contains the potential to actualize the strategy of creative activity and is based on the expressive arts that provide support for the individual. It has been found that using color in art therapy techniques corrects disorders of psychosomatic and psycho-emotional processes in personal development. The role of color in adolescents’ comprehension of their emotional context and its changes under the influence of psychotraumatic circumstances is considered. It is stated that the use of mandalas allows a teenager to delve into the unconscious levels of the psyche and ensure its balance and integrity under of the influence psychotraumatic circumstances It is proved that color not only affects an adolescent’s personality depending on his or her emotional state but also shapes emotions in a certain way. The art therapy method has been found to contribute to the subject’s reflexive comprehension of his/her emotional experiences embodied in artistic and symbolic forms

IMPLEMENTATION OF ART THERAPY TECHNIQUES ON TOOTHBRUSHING SKILLS FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN KUTA TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Background: The 2023 Indonesian health survey shows that the prevalence of dental caries in Indonesia is 43.6% and the prevalence of cavities in Jawabarat Province is 48%. Based on the characteristics of the age group of 5-9 years is 49.9% and the age group of 10-14 years is 37.2%. Method: This research method is the Quasi Experimental method with One Group Pre-test and Post-test Design. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon Test, with a sample of 32 children aged 6-12 years from Kuta Traditional Village, which is a traditional village located in the area of Karangpaningal Village, Tambaksari District, Ciamis Regency, West Java. The measuring instrument uses an observation sheet of brushing skills. Results: The skills before being given counseling were 3.7 with an average of less skilled criteria, after being given counseling to 8.3 with an average of moderately skilled criteria. Conclusion: The value of p = 0.000 shows that there is an effect of counseling using art therapy techniques on toothbrushing skills in school-age children in Kuta Traditional Village.

Percentage of Pancasila student profile dimensions in the Merdeka curriculum and the implications for high school guidance and counseling programs

The Merdeka curriculum is an improvement on the previous curriculum, namely the 2013 curriculum, whose implementation was based on the implementation of the Pancasila student profile. The aim of this research is to compare the six dimensions of the Pancasila student profile in order to assist counselors in developing guidance and counseling service programs. This research uses a survey method. The research subjects were 90 students in class X at a private Catholic high school in Malang. The results of data analysis in this study found that the percentage of the dimensions of faith, devotion to God Almighty, and having noble morals was 80.56%, the global diversity dimension was 72.83%, the mutual cooperation dimension was 81.61%, the independent dimension was 83.78%, the critical reasoning was obtained at 81.50%, and the creative dimension was obtained at 77.67%. The findings of this study can be utilized as a point of reference for counselors to design guidance and counseling programs in schools to enhance or maintain values that strengthen dimensions within the Pancasila student profile. This includes collaborating with subject teachers, conducting group guidance, using traditional games, art therapy, and various counseling techniques.

Keefektifan konseling kelompok menggunakan teknik art therapy untuk meningkatkan student engagement Siswa Kelas IX SMP Negri 22 Pontianak

The research aims to test the effectiveness of group counselling services using art therapy techniques that is mindfulness based art therapy. The research method uses a quantitative approach with the Quasi Experimental Design, the One Group Pre-Test and Post-test Design research design. The sampling technique in this research is Purposive Sampling and the researchers obtained six pupils. In the data collection method used is by elevating student engagement. Then in the analysis techniques using presentation analysis and T-Test for Paired Sample. Group counselling activities were carried out with mindfulness based art therapy techniques divided into 9 sessions with evaluation at the last meeting. The results of the study showed that group counselling services using art therapy techniques were effective in improving student engagement, this was proven by the T-Test for Paired Sample with a value of t= -27,732 and a significance of 0,000<0,5 and the Effect Size calculation obtained a result of 11,406 >1,00 which belongs to the category of strong effects. (strong effect). Thus it was concluded that the provision of group counselling services using art therapy techniques provides a very strong effectiveness in increasing student engagement in the students of Class IX in the 22nd Pontianak state high school.

Features of the use of art therapy in working with members of military families

The article is devoted to the analysis of the peculiarities of the use of art therapy in working with members of military families. The concepts of art therapy, social adaptation, and coping resources are characterized. The concept of grief and its course during war, in particular when a loved one is lost in war, is defined. The results of an empirical study on the severity of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic growth of women who lost relatives in the war are presented. The art therapy technique "Painting grief" is characterized. The purpose of this article is to determine the possibilities of using art therapy in working with military family members. The tasks of the article are to define the concept of grief and its course during war, in particular when a loved one is lost in war; analysis of the results of an empirical study on the severity of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic growth of women who lost relatives in the war, an outline of the possibilities of implementing the art therapy technique "Painting grief". To achieve the goals of the study, we used the following methods: Hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) Post-traumatic growth questionnaire (PGI). The hospital scale of anxiety and depression is designed to assess the severity of depression and anxiety in the conditions of general medical practice, contains 14 items, each of which corresponds to 4 options of answers that reflect the degree of increase in the corresponding symptomatology: normal, borderline state, moderately expressed anxiety/depression, severe form of anxiety /depression. Questionnaire of post-traumatic growth (R. Tadeshi and L. Calhoun) contains 21 statements with six possible answer options that form five scales: attitude to others, new opportunities, personal strength, spiritual changes, increased value life, as well as the general index of post-traumatic growth. According to the HADS method, subclinically expressed depression, the so-called borderline state, was detected, however, in the case of the death of a loved one in the war, relatives feel moderately expressed anxiety, while after death from diseases or simply death in civilian life, relatives note the absence of reliably expressed symptoms. Personal growth means the feeling that after a loss a person has become more merciful, tolerant towards himself and others, learned to forgive himself and the people around him, and look optimistically at the future. Although the loss of a loved one is a natural life event experienced by all people, it is also one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. For many people, the loss of a loved one is accompanied by an intense emotional and devastating period. Experiencing the death of a loved one causes great stress both because of the loss and because of the encounter with mortality. Numerous stressors also occur when a bereaved person attends various events and services that are not normally included in the routine of daily life, including memorial services in a church. Many bereaved people find a path that leads to the restoration of a relatively normal life. However, some people do not cope effectively with loss. They experience grief very emotionally, often denying the fact of loss, trying to avoid reminders of death and helplessly focusing on the nagging waves of painful emotions. One of the effective methods of dealing with grief is art therapy.

The Effect of Art Therapy in Reduction anxiety by creating Pre-Drawn Mendala, Mandala with Zentangle, Unstructured Mandala and Free Form Mandala

Art therapy is fluctuating, and many more techniques of art therapy are being introduced in the field of interventions for many psychological issues. Likewise, the mandala art therapy technique is worldwide appreciated for reducing anxiety and negative self-talk. Most of the authentic research work on mandala art therapy supports that mandala techniques produced meditative effect on participants which let them to calm and relax their mind and body resulting in reduced psychological issue. The goal of this investigation was to develop effective intervention Art Therapy that reduces anxiety, negative self-talk and enhancing mindfulness among Pakistani young adults (M =17.36, SD =.52) of Pakistan. Sixty participants were divided into four groups. The present study is quantitative. On random sampling Pre-Post experimental research design was used wherein pre and post assessments were conducted. Participants included college students from private and public institutions. Responses were collected on state trait anxiety inventory, mindfulness and negative self-talk questionnaires. Analysis were conducted using SPSS 23. Results shown that the complexity and structure of mandala schemas described the participants into contemplative state that relaxed and helped them to forget their daily life issues and helped them reducing anxiety and negative thoughts about them.

POSSIBILITIES OF ART THERAPY IN WORKING WITH A CHILD WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT AND HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

Art therapy offers promising avenues for therapeutic intervention in children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This paper explores the potentials and benefits of utilizing art therapy techniques as part of a holistic treatment approach for children with ADHD. Through a review of existing literature and case studies, the effectiveness of art therapyin improving attention span, emotional regulation, and social skills is examined. Practical considerations for implementing art therapy in clinical and educational settings are discussed, including the role of the therapist, suitable techniques, and potential challenges. The paper concludes with recommendations for future research directions and underscores the importance of integrating art therapy into multidisciplinary ADHD treatment plans.

The Construction of the Narrative Self: Applying the Internal Multi-Actor Performance Method for Children (IMAP-C) to Help Children Cope with Emotional Distress

Currently, young people are confronted with a rapidly changing world filled with uncertainty, which often triggers negative emotions such as fear or sadness, ultimately leading to emotional distress. This article demonstrates a method that structures practitioners’ work and helps young people to cope with emotional distress. Known as the dialogical Method of Internal Multi-Actor Performance (IMAP) (Gkantona, 2023), this method was founded on the Dialogical Self Theory (DST) and has been developed for therapeutic and counseling procedures. The IMAP is a narrative method which aims to analyze the client’s multi-voicedness and its methodology follows four evolving dialogical stages (Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis, and Meta-thesis), which facilitate the reorganization of clients’ internal narratives. Thus, the Internal Multi-Actor Performance Method for Children (IMAP-C) is presented, as modified to meet the needs of counseling and therapeutic procedures for children and adolescents experiencing emotional distress. Its adjustment to children’s needs focuses on developmental issues and the dialogical features of working with children as well as the use of art therapy techniques (i.e., role plays, drawings and therapeutic puppetry). A clinical case example illustrates the dialogical processes underlining the application of the IMAP-C in the treatment of a nine-year old boy who suffers from fears and post-traumatic stress. The child’s first attempts to form an integrated narrative identity are also highlighted.

A holistic way to promoting health by the means of emotional intelligence and an art therapeutic approach

Background: Nowadays, it is of great importance to explore new approaches for promoting health and well-being. Regarding this issue, the role of emotional intelligence is being often associated with physical and mental health. Thus, it appears to be an appropriate source in pursuing a healthier lifestyle.Aim of the study: It is a significant task to attempt new methods for improving the person’s overall quality of life. This goal can be achieved by exploring the state of emotional awareness through an art therapeutic approach. Material and methods: For the purpose of the study, a set of art therapy practices is observed. A representative group of students is recruited in order to examine the effect of the practices on their emotional state during the survey. Results: Observing the overall experimental data from the respondents’ practices, a positive influence can be reported as a result of the art therapy techniques applied. On the ground of the feedback received from the participants in the experiment we can assume that the proposed techniques are suitable for stimulating the emotional intelligence.Conclusions: The ability to express and regulate one’s emotional perceptions has shown to impact the mental and physical health, positive well-being, motivation and social relationships of the respondents. It is important to proceed with the attempts to initiate new methods for promoting health and well-being.

Support of Cancer Patients at the Stage of Early Rehabilitation: Possibilities of Postural Correction and Art Therapy Techniques

Introduction. Early rehabilitation of cancer patients after surgery plays an important role in their recovery and return to normal functioning. One of the tasks of this stage of treatment is to restore physical activity of the body, in particular, through postural correction. The medical aspects of this process are well described in the literature, however, the psychological aspects of the postural correction process are not sufficiently covered. Even fewer studies are devoted to restoring the psychological state of cancer patients. Purpose. Analysis of the possibilities of postural correction of cancer patients and the possibility of using art therapy techniques to normalize the psychological state during early rehabilitation.Theoretical justification. One of the key elements of postural correction is the restoration of the ability to maintain balance. For this purpose, special devices are used – stabilometric platforms. Another important element is the restoration of voluntary movements. For a more effective recovery, it is worth teaching patients the psychological adjustment to exercise movements. When the patient plans a movement, he forms a mental construct “task to be completed”, which promotes more precise movements. Restoration of their stable psychological state of cancer patients is possible, in particular, through art therapy techniques. One of the techniques, coloring mandalas, involves both hemispheres of the patients’ brains, triggering cognitive processes through the activation of fine motor skills. This provides a natural therapeutic process: the brain works initially on simple tasks and gradually moves on to more complex ones. The details of the mandala drawing are thought out in such a way that in the process of working on it, the patient focuses on his inner state – thoughts and feelings.Discussion. The importance of an integrated approach to the rehabilitation of cancer patients is increasingly emphasized in scientific papers. During the early rehabilitation period, the patient is in the most vulnerable state, both physically and psychologically. The use of psychological techniques can ensure that the patient can restore a more holistic image of himself both physically and internally.

Проблемы и перспективы социальной адаптации инвалидов в малых городах России: по результатам авторского исследования

The article presents the results of the author's research on the problems and prospects of social adaptation for young people with disabilities living in small towns in Russia. A comprehensive study was conducted in 2023 using sociological (observation, formalized survey) and psychological (projective techniques, art therapy) research methods. The aim of the study was to identify the factors of successful social adaptation among the people with disabilities (people with disabilities since childhood and people with acquired disabilities) living in the city of Murom, Vladimir region. Sociological data were obtained during the implementation of the project "Limitless Meetings," supported by a grant from the Federal Agency Rosmolodezh. The sample of the study was targeted (n = 36); the sample included people with disabilities of the musculoskeletal system and members of the Murom City public organization of support workers who are also people with disabilities, "Phoenix." During the implementation of the project, the participants were involved in proactive creative, cultural, leisure, and educational activities, which allowed the participants to focus their attention on the research goals. The scientific novelty and theoretical significance of the work lie in the development and testing of tools for a comprehensive study of the social adaptation of people with disabilities and the inclusion in the analysis of social adaptation of indicators of the impact of educational and creative activities on the satisfaction of project participants. As a result, the authors have identified the factors contributing to the successful adaptation of people with disabilities and also presented a promising model of their interaction in order to increase the effectiveness of social adaptation, which was tested during the implementation of the project. The analysis of the problems and prospects of social adaptation, as well as the assessment of the interaction model of the participants of the project "Limitless Meetings," were carried out based on the results of observation, a sociological survey, and the interpretation of data obtained as a result of the use of art therapy and projective techniques. It was revealed that the level of social adaptation of the project participants increased. This was influenced by: the intensive social interaction of project participants with volunteers; their acquisition of practical skills in social networking and resume writing; and the use of technologies for the active expression of creative abilities during art therapy sessions. The practical significance of the work is the data obtained during the successful implementation of the project and the involvement of people with disabilities with diseases of the musculoskeletal system in cultural, creative, educational, and artistic activities, which can be used by specialists in correctional and rehabilitation work in rehabilitation centers for the people with disabilities, social and educational institutions, and centers of additional education in order to increase the effectiveness of social adaptation.

A comparison between effects of sudoku and mandala painting on anxiety of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Once diagnosed with breast cancer, many women may experience psychological complications, such as anxiety. The grueling treatments that such patients may undergo, for example, chemotherapy, not only cause specific complications for them but also increase their anxiety level. A technique to manage these psychological consequences in patients with breast cancer is to play Sudoku or do Mandala painting. This study aimed to compare the effects of Sudoku and Mandala painting on the anxiety level of patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 70 patients with breast cancer in Arak, Iran. The patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected through purposive sampling, and then they were assigned to one of the Mandala painting or Sudoku groups using block randomization. The data were collected using a demographics form and the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). All participants in both groups completed the research questionnaires before the intervention. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS-26. The results indicated that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test anxiety scores in both Sudoku and Mandala painting groups (P = 0.0001). The difference between the pre-test and post-test mean anxiety scores was 6.09 ± 4.02 in the Sudoku group and 48.93 ± 13.8 in the Mandala painting group. The results of the inter-group comparison also showed a significant difference between the two groups in post-test mean anxiety score (P = 0.0001), proving that Mandala painting was more effective in reducing the anxiety of patients. Mandala painting was more effective than Sudoku in reducing the anxiety level of patients with breast cancer. It can be hence concluded that Mandala painting can be used as a relaxing art therapy technique in these patients.

ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЕ ПОСЛЕ ПСИХОЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНЫХ НАРУШЕНИЙ ДЕТЕЙ И ПОДРОСТКОВ В СВЯЗИ С ОНКОПРОЦЕССОМ С ПОМОЩЬЮ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ АРТ-ТЕРАПИИ

The need to study the influence of art therapy techniques, in particular fairy tale therapy, game therapy, drawing and creativity therapy on the psycho-emotional state of children and adolescents with cancer is obvious due to the prevalence of mental disorders at the stage of hospitalization. Purpose: to analyze the literature to study the impact of art therapy elements on the psycho-emotional state of children and adolescents with cancer during treatment. General information. Children undergoing treatment for cancer often have psycho-emotional disorders such as depression, anxiety and report concerns about hair loss, nausea and fatigue, lower ability to perform physical activities, and expectations of dissatisfaction with life in the future. Negative self-perception of body image leads to low self-esteem and affects the ability to form healthy relationships with peers. Neurocognitive dysfunction (decreased speed of information processing, attention, memory) leads to low academic and professional success, poor self-esteem and behavioral or emotional disorders. Art therapy techniques such as fairy tale therapy, game therapy, drawing and creativity therapy effectively influence the psycho-emotional status of patients, help children get rid of painful feelings and cope with their anxiety, help improve well-being, relieve pain, etc. Psychotherapy provided to cancer patients in childhood in a timely manner will help improve the psycho-emotional state associated with the disease and treatment. The techniques are universal and complement each other if necessary; they can be successfully used in the treatment of many psychological disorders, as well as integrated and combined with other therapeutic approaches (body-oriented approach, music therapy, dance-movement method, etc.).

Cross-cultural application of archetypal images in art therapy in China: A case study of Mandala images

Due to their ancient healing genes and significant modern therapeutic implications, Archetypal symbols have been widely employed in art therapy practices. However, research on their application effectiveness still lacks discussion in cross-cultural contexts. This study focuses on the use of archetypal symbols in art therapy—particularly Mandala images—within the cultural context of China. The research focuses on exploring the cultural adaptability of Mandala art therapy in China, along with the cultural challenges and opportunities faced in empirical studies. It further investigates the efforts made by Chinese therapists to optimize Mandala art therapy techniques, enabling better integration into Chinese cultural and therapeutic practices. The results indicate that although research and application in this field are still in the exploratory stage in China, Mandala drawing therapy has demonstrated effective healing and evaluative roles in empirical studies in China. It confronts cultural challenges with localized attempts, revealing the universality and localization trends of archetypal symbols in cross-cultural art therapy practices.

Graphic design as a means of art therapeutic support in the period of war

The purpose of the research. The article is a part of a study of graphic design and illustrations as a means of art therapy. It examines different approaches to art therapy, including drawing and narrative, and analyzes their effectiveness in improving the emotional state of the population. The purpose of the study is to determine the potential of graphic design and design of printed publications as art therapy for improving the well-being of the population during the war.
 The methodology. To assess the art-therapeutic potential of graphic design, a systematic approach was used, in which the results of bibliographic, critical and content analysis of the results of research on the problems of expressive art therapy in the context of intervention were combined.
 The scientific novelty of the study is the determination of the potential impact of modern book design and illustrations as a means of art therapy support on a vulnerable population that has suffered as a result of traumatic events, in particular, military conflicts. The work studies the techniques of art therapy for this category of people and their psychological impact, as well as research the modern design and illustration of books, their trends and prospects for popularization among young people.
 Conclusions. The results of the research confirm that the graphic design of printed publications and illustrations as a tool of art therapy can have a significant positive effect on the mental health of the population during the war. The use of aesthetically appealing and emotionally charged illustrations helps to stimulate creativity, self-expression and relaxation, which contributes to the general improvement of the mood and well-being of the population. The study contributes to the growing use of art therapy techniques related to print design and illustration in conflict settings and offers practical recommendations for designers and therapists working in this field. The use of artistic techniques in print design and illustration has a variety of therapeutic and creative benefits. Whether used in a therapeutic setting or as a tool for creating visually appealing illustrations and printed publications, these techniques can help people communicate and enhance their emotional state in unique and powerful ways.

Refining the Experiential Component of Schema Therapy for Traumatised Populations: a New Continuum of Experiential Techniques

The schema therapy model is a potential new viable alternative for trauma-focused psychotherapy. This is because it employed a series of integrative and experiential techniques to resolve the unconscious impacts of past traumatic experiences. Additionally, its unique concepts of Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS) and Schema Modes provided a new explanation for understanding trauma impacts. However, as schema therapy was not designed for trauma work, it does have certain limitations in its techniques, especially in its experiential component. In this theoretical paper, the identified limitations of the experiential techniques in schema therapy were addressed through assimilative integrating art therapy, dream-work and psychodynamic techniques. A new continuum of experiential techniques was created and integrated into schema therapy. This newly integrated schema therapy was named ‘trauma-focused schema therapy’ (Tf-ST). The six steps of assimilative integration were illustrated.

Pengaruh Art Therapy untuk Menurunkan Stres Akademik pada Mahasiswa

This study aims to examine the effect of art therapy techniques carried out through individual counseling services to reduce academic stress on guidance and counseling students at FKIP Untirta Batch 2020. This study used an experimental research method. The experimental design used was Single Subject Research (SSR) with an A-B-A design. The research subject was one student who experienced academic stress. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, then displayed in the form of tables and graphs. The results showed that the average percentage at baseline 1 was 74% with 100% stability, in the intervention conditions it obtained an average percentage of 37.8% with 33.3% stability and in baseline 2 conditions an average of 36% with 100% stability. The data shows a decrease of 36% from baseline 1 to baseline 2 with a data overlap of 0% which indicates that providing interventions with art therapy techniques can have a good effect on reducing academic stress.

Photovoice techniques and art therapy approaches with refugee and immigrant adolescents

This paper describes a program informed by art therapy and Photovoice approaches and techniques aimed at helping new immigrant and refugee teens to navigate personal and cultural identities by reflecting on their experiences as new residents in the US. Photovoice is a photography and social action method that encourages participants to photograph aspects of their daily lives, reflect on their meaning and significance and galvanize necessary changes. The program began in February 2020 at the Arab-American National Museum (AANM), but was adapted for an online format and re-framed towards a reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic. Broad questions teens explored included: What is good? What is challenging? What is sustaining during challenging times? What needs to change? and What about your culture and background are you proud of and wish to share with other US residents? Highlights of the sessions demonstrate how art therapy interventions paralleled photography-assigned themes of self, home, and community and encouraged group interaction and mutual support. A virtual museum exhibition culminated the program and reached community leaders. Self-reports from select participants highlight changes in posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and somatic symptoms over the course of programming.

Psychological support of the process of adaptation of pupils during the transition to the level of basic general education

The article deals with the problem of psychological support of 5 form pupils to the secondary school. The necessity of developing such adaptation components as psychological, educational, motivational and social through the implementation of the developed programme is shown. The results of a ascertaining experiment conducted on a sample of 90 fifthformers using the following diagnostic tools are presented – Beeman N. Phillips' School Anxiety Scale, the questionnaire “Studying school motivation of pupilsˮ by Natal’ya Luskanova, methodology for studying the motivation of teaching schoolchildren during the transition from primary to secondary by Margarita Luk’yanova and Natal’ya Kalinina, questionnaire for assessing the attractiveness of the classroom staff, expert assessments of teachers. The analysis of the data showed that some of the children of younger adolescence have a high level of school anxiety, a negative attitude to school, positional and marking motives of teaching, the pedagogic staff is not interesting and attractive for them, they systematically violate the rules of school life, showing some unsociability, which indicated the expediency of developing and implementing a programme for psychological support of pupils during the transition to a new stage of school education. There were 25 group classes with pupils using role-playing games, psycho-gymnastic exercises, mini-lectures, discussions, situation analysis, art therapy, fairy-tale-therapy and relaxation techniques; a parent meeting and two pedagogic councils on creating conditions for successful adaptation of fifthformers. The control experiment, as well as the use of mathematical statistics methods, showed the effectiveness of the work done – the presence of changes in all components of adaptation, in particular, the number of children with higher indicators of educational motivation, communication skills, positive attitude to school, the normative level of school anxiety increased.

ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ СОВРЕМЕННЫХ АРТ-ТЕРАПЕВТИЧЕСКИХ ТЕХНИК В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОЙ УСТОЙЧИВОСТИ КУРСАНТОВ ПЕРВОГО ГОДА ОБУЧЕНИЯ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯХ УГОЛОВНО-ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ

The presented work describes the experience of using modern art therapy techniques in order to form emotional stability within the framework of psychological support for first-year cadets in educational organizations of the penal system (hereinafter referred to as the PS). The article examines the concept of emotional stability as a subject of scientific research, examines the psychological features of its formation in adolescence, describes the specifics of the educational environment of universities of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia (hereinafter FPS), defines and describes methods of using modern art-therapeutic techniques in order to form and increase emotional stability as a basic characteristic of a person and professionally important qualities of cadets. Significant advantages of the use of art-therapeutic techniques in comparison with other psychocorrective methods are highlighted. Based on extensive theoretical and practical experience in the use of art therapy in Russia and abroad, the possibilities of using modern art therapy techniques in the work of a psychologist of educational organizations of PS are considered. The paper describes the techniques of meditative drawing (fractal drawing, zentangle), exercises combining visual creativity and music therapy ("Drawing music"), as well as the experience of using metaphorical associative maps. The main purpose of using these techniques is to form the desire for self-knowledge and self-expression, as well as the ability to work with their own feelings, emotions and moods. The accuracy and reliability of empirical research are confirmed by the theoretical and methodological validity of the initial provisions using a set of complementary, repeatedly tested in psychology psychodiagnostic techniques. According to our observations, as a result of the use of art-therapeutic techniques in the work of a psychologist of educational organizations of the PS system, it was possible to optimize the socio-psychological conditions of educational activity. In this regard, the conducted research makes it possible to use the experience gained in psychodiagnostic, psychopreventive, and consulting and psychocorrective work of psychological services of educational institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia.