Probably many have wondered, what is art therapy? Art therapy is a psychotherapy that uses creative techniques. But this is not a drawing, music or acting class that you or your child attend. The goal of art therapy is to work with your own “I.” And you need to remember that art therapy is a direction of psychological correction that is based on art and creativity, or rather, a metaphor. Doing creativity yourself or with a child on your own is good, but do not confuse these activities with art therapy. With the help of creativity, we draw resources and energy. In art therapy there are many interesting techniques to open up, to throw out your fear, anger, and resentment. Free yourself! Art therapy pursues certain goals and objectives that will improve the quality of life or approach to it. For example, one of the main goals of art therapy is to work aimed at ensuring that a person gets to know himself better and learns to listen to his desires. Art -therapy solves a number of important problems. Here are just a small part of them: · overcome the feeling of rejection; · evoke vivid emotions; · acquire new knowledge and practical skills; · instill hope for getting rid of pain, suffering, torment; · give vent to aggression and negativity ;· get material for psychological. diagnostics; facilitate the treatment process; develop self-control; concentrate attention on feelings, emotions; increase self-esteem, unlock potential; launch the mechanism of personal growth; help calm down, relax; express your feelings, relieve stress and anxiety; confirm your individuality, significance and much more. Art therapy is suitable for everyone! Children, teenagers, adults, families! Areas of art therapy: - color therapy, - phototherapy, - music therapy, - animation therapy, - fairy tale therapy, - puppet therapy, - isotherapy, - video therapy, - drama therapy, - dance therapy, - sand therapy. Today there are about twenty areas of art in the world -therapy intended for both children and adults.