Art Therapy Methods Research Articles

Methods of psychotherapeutic correction of the emotional state of drug addicts in the process of treatment and rehabilitation measures

The research is devoted to the study of the emotional sphere of psychoactive substance users at the stage of rehabilitation. The aim of the study is to compare the content and dynamic characteristics of the emotional state of patients with chemical dependence who receive and do not receive psychotherapeutic help. Subject of research: the possibility of correcting the emotional state of drug addicts through the use of art therapy methods. Experimental research base: rehabilitation center (Krasnoyarsk). Experimental sample of the study: 24 drug-addicted men aged 25 to 40 years. Research methods: the study of the locus of control of J. The study of the level of anxiety (the scale of C.D. Spielberger, Y.L. Khanin); the Rosenzweig test "The technique of pictorial frustration"). Data processing was carried out using the program "SPSS Statistics 21". The reliability of the differences between the indicators in the experimental group and the comparison group was calculated using the U-Mann-Whitney criterion for independent samples. The results of the study showed that a psychocorrection program with elements of art therapy can relieve emotional tension, reduce anxiety and frustration. In addition, the shift of the locus of control towards the internal type contributes to an increase in the level of responsibility for one's own actions and a decrease in the level of aggressiveness. And increasing the level of social adaptation improves interaction within the group, which leads to a decrease in the number of external and internal conflicts. Additionally, patients' motivation for recovery increases due to the support of the group, which is very important for the effective and successful completion of the rehabilitation program. The obtained data and the proposed psychocorrection program can be used by medical psychologists in working with drug-dependent patients to correct their emotional state during treatment and rehabilitation measures.

PSYCHOCORRECTION IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WITH PRENEUROTIC SYMPTOMS DURING TIMES OF WAR: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

This scientific abstract explores the features of psychocorrection in preschool children exhibiting preneurotic symptoms in the context of war. By analyzing modern scientific trends and research conducted during times of acute stress and distress caused by war in Ukraine, the practical aspects of psychological and corrective work with preschool-aged children are considered and analyzed. Due to the ongoing war, both adults and children face daily life-and-death situations, which disrupt their psychological balance and subject them to cruel uncertainty. As a result, the psychological well-being of children is deeply affected, leading to a high incidence of neurotic states, including neuropsychological disorders, heightened anxiety, fear, lack of confidence, and excessive vulnerability, among others. It is observed that the emergence of neuroses in such situations is often preceded by preneurotic states, which later develop into neurotic reactions and disorders. Psychological correction is identified as a primary approach in working with children exhibiting preneurotic tendencies. Psychological correction refers to a form of psychological intervention aimed at creating optimal conditions for the child's psychological development and providing specialized psychological support. The abstract emphasizes that the most accessible types of psychological and corrective work with preschool children are behavioral, emotional, and cognitive methods. These approaches facilitate conflict resolution and help release tension on a subconscious level. Furthermore, the research highlights effective and modern approaches to psychological correction of preschool children in war conditions through various forms of art therapy. The abstract categorizes the following methods of art therapy as highly efficient and effective in modern psychological correction: isotherapy (therapeutic impact through art), fairy tale therapy (using fairy tales as a therapeutic tool), music therapy (utilizing music and choreographic movements), game therapy (organized game activities), doll therapy, and canister therapy, among others. Art therapy is described as a method of uncovering a child's concerns, relieving negative emotional states, and allowing them to identify their unconscious worries and overcome their destructive impacts through the natural state of play and art. Different forms of art therapy provide conditions for individuals to experience success in various activities, enabling them to tap into their psychic potential for stress management. The abstract concludes by highlighting the importance of further research and work in the field of psychocorrection for preschool children with preneurotic symptoms.

Роль литературы и театра в восстановлении нарушенного речевого общения в процессе логопсихотерапии

Background. Fiction and art therapy methods are applied to increase the effectiveness of therapy for speech disorders. Objective. The article aims to show the use of bibliotherapy and performing arts in the restoration of impaired speech communication in stuttering on the example of family group speech therapy. Methods. Theoretical analysis of sources on the topic; analysis, comparison, generalization of research conducted in logopsychotherapy; dynamic psychotherapeutic diagnostics of Yu.B. Nekrasova; bibliotherapy; art therapy; family group logopsychotherapy. Results. A comparative analysis of approaches to the definitions of bibliotherapy and drama therapy in Russian and foreign studies is carried out. The forms of appeal to works of fiction and the art of theater in the process of social rehabilitation for a person with a stutter are considered. The role of stage speech in the normalization of speech mechanism and the specifics of methods of bibliotherapy and art therapy in family group logopsychotherapy are demonstrated. Logopsychotherapy is a system applied to restore impaired speech communication in stuttering children, adolescents and adults with the active participation of their parents and relatives. The forms of application of bibliotherapy (individual, individual-group, group) at different stages of logopsychotherapy are analyzed. The use of theatrical techniques in active group speech therapy is shown. Conclusion. Methods of bibliotherapy and art therapy in relation to the therapy of any mental disorder are adapted in order to solve a specific problem. In family group logopsychotherapy, when referring to bibliotherapy and theatrical art techniques, attention is directed to the word in the text and spoken communication of actors in order to achieve the freedom of stuttering to change mental states in different situations of spoken communication. Methods of bibliotherapy and art therapy contribute to the organization of intragenic behavior of all participants in logopsychotherapy to achieve results in speech and communication.

ЗАСТОСУВАННЯ МЕТОДУ АРТ-ТЕРАПІЇ У РАЗІ КРИЗ І ПСИХІЧНИХ ТРАВМ ОСОБИСТОСТІ

The article discusses the work of a psychologist with personality’s crises. Among them are personal crises, professional crises, and family crises. The author emphasizes that there are different crises. For example, a developmental crisis is a change that is a normal part of a person’s life and can be successfully experienced only when a person learns to cope with his or her situation. At the same time, a situational crisis is the result of an unexpected trauma. Sometimes these developmental crises or situational crises can occur simultaneously, and when this happens, the crisis is usually more devastating for the individual. The understanding of psychological trauma is also revealed and its peculiarities are indicated. It is determined that the consequences of trauma may include: changes in sleep patterns, panic attacks, withdrawal, obsessive thoughts, rather easy personality scaring, increased vigilance, etc. Some of the ways in which trauma can manifest itself in the body include: chronic illness or pain, sleep problems, frequent headaches or chest pain, etc. The author suggests ways of psychological assistance in case of crises and mental trauma, with an emphasis on the work of a psychologist in the method of art therapy, a form of psychological assistance based on safe and natural for a person fine arts, fairy tale therapy, phototherapy, sand therapy etc. It is emphasized that due to the creative process, art therapy can be a valuable therapeutic approach in dealing with trauma and personal crises. It is substantiated that the use of art to express emotions opens up access to both visual memory and bodily memory, as it not only allows people to create images. The use of art materials such as clay and paint can reconnect with physical sensations that may be cut off from their bodily sensations. Since researchers suggest that touch and sight are directly linked to the fear center in the human brain, art therapy is suitable for working with traumatic memory.

Human-Centered Design Approach in Art Therapy Center for Autistic Children with Sensory Dysfunction

The more in-depth development of autism treatment means that children with autism are no longer learning only through Special Schools (SLB). Treatment efforts for autistic children have been carried out in Indonesia to aid growth and development. However, not all places of therapy for autistic children provide an additional platform for them to express themselves creatively, such as through art therapy methods. For example, art therapy, which uses nonverbal expressions expressed through works of art, can help children with autism who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. Art therapy also aids motor and sensory development in children with autism who have hyper-sensory or hypo-sensory dysfunctions. We can focus the design on the differences in sensory dysfunction that autistic children have, which are implemented in the results of designs and design solutions that can improve the process of development and growth of children with autism using the Human-Centered Design (HCD) approach. The qualitative data for the study was gathered through literature studies, observations, field surveys, and interviews.

Hibuki therapy combined with other art-therapy methods in group work with school-age children of different inclusive categories during the war in Ukraine

Hibuki therapy combined with other art-therapy methods in group work with school-age children of different inclusive categories during the war in Ukraine

Artistic healing of post-disaster people through fibre art

At the start of 2020, novel coronavirus swept the world, bringing cities to a halt and economies to a standstill. For months, mental health became an urgent concern in the wake of the epidemic. Art healing as an interdisciplinary psycho therapeutic approach combining art, psychology and medicine is gaining more and more attention and attention and numerous public art exhibitions have emerged. Fibre art, as a branch of art, has its origins in the ancient Western art of tapestry, but in the course of its development it has fused the best traditional textile cultures of the world and incorporated modern art concepts, making it an older and younger art form than other art forms, and a more positive exploration of the value of art for the psychological healing of people in post-disaster situations. In this paper, we focus on the advantages of fibre art for post-disaster psychological treatment and the mode and role of psychological intervention, and consider and explore the methods of fibre art therapy applied to post-disaster psychological intervention, as well as the development and innovation of psychological relief methods.

Recovering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms: A study on the combination of art and mindfulness

Introduction: Even though sexual assault is rarely considered a serious social problem; it can lead to severe mental-health consequences. Aim: The aim of the current study was to assess the attrition rates and the effectiveness of a therapeutic program of art and mindfulness on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in female sexual assault survivors. Method: This study was a controlled clinical trial with a design of pre-test, post-test, and a twomonth follow-up. The population included women with sexual assault experience that had sought professional help in the psychotherapy clinics of Hamedan in 2019. 16 individuals were first selected using purposive sampling and then were allocated randomly to control (N=8) and experimental groups (N=8). The utilized questionnaires included the Impact-of-Event-Scale (2007) and the Depression-Anxiety-Stress-Scale-21 (1995). The combined treatment of art and mindfulness was conducted for the experimental group through eight two-hour weekly sessions. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, one-way ANCOVA and SPSS software-version 22. Results: Findings indicated that the combined art and mindfulness therapeutic program reduced intrusion (F=20.34, P<0.001), arousal (F=20.43, P<0.001), avoidance (F=14.32, P<0.002), and stress scores (F=33.46, P<0.001) significantly in the experimental group. Conclusion: The findings indicated that the combined art therapy and mindfulness method could play a significant role in the alleviation of PTSD symptoms in sexually traumatized individuals. It is suggested that the therapists consider this intervention for individuals that are severely afraid of their trauma-related memories.

OVERCOMING MENTAL TRAUMA IN CHILDREN USING FAIRYTALE THERAPY

The article deals with the problem of psychological help to children who suffered as a result of crisistraumatic events in Ukraine. These threats usually cause intense fear in situations where children witness or possibly become victims of brutal violence in their habitual living, witness the destruction of property (homes) and are forced to flee in panic. Psychotherapeutic work with a child who has experienced psychotraumatic events involves helping him to restore a sense of security, which is largely ensured by the appropriate construction of a psychotherapeutic relationship, and is also strengthened in connection with the opportunities that the child receives in the process of creating a safe environment with the help of visual materials . The article discusses typical behavioral reactions of children to mental trauma. One of the most effective means of preventing and overcoming mental trauma is the use of art therapy methods, among which fairy-tale therapy plays an important role. Fairytale therapy helps children get rid of complexes, find a way out of a difficult situation, not to lose their strength of spirit and faith in good, because evil is always defeated. Fairy tales cause an intense emotional reaction. Thanks to fairy-tale therapy, the child will be able to survive difficult psycho-emotional states and experience the process of observing military actions, forced escape from home, adaptation to a new place of living. The materials presented in the article are addressed to psychological and pedagogical workers and parents who work with children of preschool and primary school age or raise their own. An algorithm for creating a therapeutic fairy tale is provided, thanks to which specialists will be able to compose therapeutic fairy tales themselves and provide assistance to children. Informational material will help adults find the right words when communicating with a child to describe their feelings, explain some difficult things, and, most importantly, restore strength and resources for further feelings of peace, stability and joy.

Psychotherapy and Correction of Neuropsychic Disorders within the Neurotic Personality Development

In the given article, we analyze the features, preconditions and mechanisms of neurotic personality development under the influence of psychological factors. A character portrait of a neurotic personality is described. The stages of personality neuroticism are considered, from emotional reactions to subjectively significant traumatic events to neurotic personality development. A detailed theoretical and methodological analysis is provided. Neurotic traits of a healthy personality are characterized. The article suggests various integration options for psychotherapeutic methods in combination with neuro-psychic correction of emotional, personal, cognitive and behavioral disorders that characterize the neurotic development of personality. It is noted that competently integrated, systemic, complex and individual approaches should be implemented in the psychotherapeutic process. Neuropsychocorrective influence on emotional-cognitive and behavioral disorders of neurotic nature should be implemented in stages, where the neuropsychological tasks become more complex and where psychotherapeutic goals are combined with the methods of body-oriented psychotherapy, holotropic therapy and art therapy. We also point out the necessity of competent development and implementation of a neuropsychocorrection program in combination with psychotherapy of those disorders that are associated with the localization of certain mental functions in the cerebral cortex.

Personality, creativity and method fractal drawing

Concepts of personality, creativity and method fraktalnog drawings due to their complexity, never devoted enough attention. All of the above, the presence of art therapy as a method of prevention, treatment and support healthy growth and development of people, tells about the benefits of creative self-expression.This work discusses the use of art therapy methods fractal drawings, based on Jung‘s theory of personality, and helps in the expression of the unconscious which often represent a barrier for the successful functioning of personality. The results of studies conducted by the author of the method (Polujahtova and Komov 2014) show that the application of the methods fractal drawings increase the role of the spiritual components, enhances creativity, improves confidence, develops socialization and communication.

Creative Destruction and Transformation in Art and Therapy: Reframing, Reforming, Reclaiming

This article presents a therapeutic framework to examine the continuum of creative destruction to transformation through altered book making. The rebuilding of a printed book parallels desired changes that bring individuals to art therapy, including concepts related to reframing, reforming, and reclaiming. The relationship between creative destruction and reconstruction is fundamental to art therapy methods and materials. Case examples highlight the role of destruction-transformation in art therapy and how its process can empower clients to experience insight and growth.

АРТ-ТЕРАПИЯ В РАБОТЕ С МЛАДШИМИ ПОДРОСТКАМИ, ПЕРЕЖИВШИМИ ЖЕСТОКОЕ ОБРАЩЕНИЕ

The article discusses the possibility of using art therapy in working with younger adolescents who have experienced abuse. The authors present different views on the definition of the concepts “art therapy” and “abuse”. The authors point out the relevance and effectiveness of the use of art therapy methods in creating psychological and pedagogical conditions for developing and strengthening students’ mental health. The results of the study of psychological characteristics, anxiety level of younger adolescents who have experienced abuse are presented using the cases of urban school students of the Altai Republic. In addition, the authors of the article describe the features of the compiled and tested program of classes using art therapy with young abuse victims and analyze its effectiveness.

Art therapy as a method of correction of negative emotions at dental appointment

In this article, a study is made on the correction of the emotional sphere of children of primary school age. The presented modern correctional program of art therapy-neuro graphics, the objectives of which are the removal of internal constraints, the harmonization of the emotional state, the transformation of reality and modeling of the future, based on the methods of art therapy, aimed at reducing the level of anxiety in children. Neurographics doesn’t require artistic or visual art skills, so every child can participate in this work. Neurographics helps to reduce the anxiety of preschool children, helping to emotionally and personally cognize oneself and other people, promotes knowledge of the world around, helps to realize one’s abilities, the ability to become more active, relax, express one’s emotions and feelings, establish new trust levels of communication. The developed program aimed at reducing anxiety through neurographics, with longer corrective work, will lead to the fact that the level of anxiety manifestations in preschool children will decrease to a minimum.

The program of art therapy classes for the correction of child-parent relations

The presented article is devoted to the consideration of the possibilities of using art therapy methods in psychological work with families to correct child-parent relations. The object of the study is the child-parent relationship. The subject of the study is to identify the effects of the use of art therapy in the correction of child-parent relations. The article presents the results of an experimental study of the possibilities of correction of child-parent relations through the use of art-therapeutic techniques. The article contains a description of the program of art therapy classes, which was tested in working with a parent-child group. The description of the main art-therapeutic techniques when working with families, including the author's, is presented. The research methods were testing, questioning, psychological experiment, observation. The theoretical significance of the study lies in the systematization of theoretical provisions on the problem of research and substantiation of the possibilities of using art-therapeutic techniques in the psychological correction of child-parent relations. The practical significance of the study lies in the fact that the results obtained can be used by psychologists in working with families.The scientific novelty of the research consists in the development of a program of art therapy classes for the correction of child-parent relations. The results obtained in the study can have a significant impact on the expansion of ideas about the possibilities of psychological correction of child-parent relations through the use of art-therapeutic techniques. According to the results obtained, after the implementation of the set of measures, there is an improvement in child-parent relations: a decrease in the degree of rejection of the child; an improvement in emotional contact of the parent/child, a decrease in emotional distance; an increase in the authoritative strategy of family education; an increase in the indicators of parental attitude (acceptance), the degree of rejection of the child in the family has decreased; the manifestation of types of improper upbringing has decreased; there has been an optimization of parental installations.

ПСИХОЛОГІЧНА ПІДТРИМКА ШКОЛЯРІВ У ПЕРІОД ВІЙСЬКОВОГО СТАНУ В УКРАЇНІ

The article presents the experience of developing and implementing psychological support for schoolchildren under martial law in Ukraine. The essence of the concept of «psychological support» is revealed, and its main goal is defined — the development of adaptive capabilities for adaptation to new living conditions. The stages of psychological support are defined: diagnostic, consulting, developmental and corrective, and educational. The experience of using art therapy methods and educational anti-crisis training is described.

Dlaczego dzieci nazywają mnie „innym”, a nauczyciele patrzą na mnie „inaczej”? – temat niepełnosprawności w szkole XXI wieku

The paper discusses issues related to school education in the 21st century school with regard to disability. It presents the basic issues related to physical and mental dysfunctions, as well as discusses their specificity. It focuses on the issue of the exclusion of the disabled pupil from a class group and shows the teacher’s actions to prevent this exclusion. It also contains several lesson proposals using one of the art therapy methods, Kamishibai Theater, which will help students answer the questions: What is disability? Does disability prevent the establishment of friendly relationships?

Art therapy possibilities in the complex treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis

Objective: to study the effectiveness of art therapy methods in the complex treatment of neuropsychological disorders and quality of life improvement in patients with relapsing-remitting and secondary-progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).Patients and methods. A group of 42 patients (5 men and 37 women, mean age 32.9 years, mean EDSS severity 3.8 points) with MS underwent outpatient continuous active art therapy cycle. The mean group training cycle duration was six months. The comparison group included 15 age- and sex-adjusted individuals without neurological disorders. Tests on various drawing topics were carried out before and after a three-month therapy course. We used Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to assess the severity of anxiety and depression and the SF-36 scale to evaluate the quality of life (QoL).Results and discussion. Before the art therapy start, light blue, yellow, pink, blue, and green colors prevailed in the drawings. There was no predominance of any color depending on MS severity or course. The green color predominated in this test in the control group, and the light blue color was significantly less represented. The art therapy course did not lead to a significant change in the severity of MS according to the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS). After the art therapy course, the color scheme of the drawings was mainly represented by red, light blue, green, yellow, and blue colors. In addition, a red-orange color appeared in the drawings, which was completely absent before the course. Positive trends were noted according to HADS: a decrease in anxiety by 23% and depression by 19%. The physical component of QoL assessed by the SF-36 scale did not change substantially, but the psychological component significantly improved by 11%.Conclusion. The predominance of light blue color observed in MS is associated with damage to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, and blue color – with psychological problems and depression. However, after a course of art therapy for MS, red, red-orange, yellow, and green colors representation increased significantly, which indicates an increase in positive attitude, a decrease in the level of depression, and an improvement in QoL.

The effects of art therapy on Parkinson`s and Alzheimer`s disease

Art therapy is one of the non-pharmacological treatment modalities for many diseases, including neurological and psychiatric disorders. Adrian Hill started art therapy in the 1940s. Parkinson`s disease is one of the progressive neurodegenerative diseases characterized by various motor and non-motor symptoms. As patients with Parkinson`s disease often report low quality of life despite improving their motor symptoms, complementary therapy may reduce their difficulties. Music and dance therapy, clay manipulation therapy, and tai chi training have promising results. There is also art therapy for one of the most common causes of dementia worldwide, Alzheimer`s disease. In addition to standard pharmacological treatment for Alzheimer`s disease e.g. cholinesterase inhibitors, music and visual arts therapy are evolving. This article presented some of the art therapy methods used in the most common neurodegenerative disorders, Parkinson`s and Alzheimer`s. In addition, we also presented some of the limitations of those studies. Some of the limitations are as follows: small sample size, relatively short duration of therapy sessions, and the fact that it is doubtful that art therapy could improve symptoms and cognitive abilities of people with advanced forms of neurodegenerative disorders.

ANALYSIS OF ANXIETY AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENON AND USING ART THERAPY WORK WITH CLAY IN THERAPY FOR ANXIETY

The article contains an exposition of the theoretical analysis of the main scientific approaches to the study of the concept of "anxiety states" and the differentiation and correlation of the concepts of anxiety, situational and personal anxiety, anxiety state. The psychological, physiological and social aspects of the emergence and manifestation of anxiety states are analyzed. Phobic to asthenic components of anxiety states are described. The reasons and consequences of anxiety in various senses of anxiety as an emotional and psychological state are considered. We see the importance of studying anxiety states in the growth trend of negative emotions in society, and in the demand for psychological support. Among modern methods of psychotherapy for anxiety states, we choose art therapy as one of the ecological means of overcoming feelings of fear, anger, shame and other negative emotional states. Particular attention is paid to the consideration of art therapy work with clay as a psychotherapeutic method of anxious personality states. A description is made and general characteristics and features of art therapy work with clay are given. Based on the study of a number of foreign studies on art therapy with clay, we saw evidence of a close correlation between the physiological and psychological aspects of human life through the experience of contact, as one of the very first basic personal experiences. When interacting with clay in the context of an art therapy process, each hand movement provides instant feedback to the brain, provides non-verbal access to psychological and sensorimotor processes. Natural clay is a natural, ecological and affordable material that provides the creation of three-dimensional objects and naturally promotes significant psychological processes through touch, revealing significant information about the inner world of the creators. Therefore, clay art therapy can be a powerful tool for solving many basic problems and stimulating an individual to social-emotional development. The relevance of the upcoming study is due to the urgent need to use psychotherapeutic methods of an innovative and systemic nature in working with anxiety states. We determine the prospect of our research in the development of a program for a therapeutic program for anxiety states using clay as a method of art therapy.