Possibilities of using art therapy methods in development of emotional-personal sphere in preschool children

Barykinskaya A. M.

the article is devoted to the study of the possibilities of using various art-therapeutic practices in the development of the emotional and personal sphere of preschool children. The author gives a brief description of art therapy, postulates on a significant variety of its forms and methods. Emphasis is placed on such variations in art therapy as music therapy, vocal therapy, dance therapy. Also, such a format of art-therapeutic practice as game therapy is considered. It is concluded that art therapy, including, together with psycho-gymnastics, work not only to develop the emotional and personal sphere of preschool children, but also to preserve their physical and mental health, as well as prevent emotional disorders.

Keywords:art therapy, music therapy, vocal therapy, dance therapy, game therapy, psycho-gymnastics, emotional and personal sphere, preschool age.