ART THERAPY AS A UNIQUE METHOD FOR CORRECTING ANXIETY IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

Abstract

In the work, a theoretical and empirical study of features of the development of anxiety in children of primary school age is carried out. The research studies ways of psychological correction of this phenomenon as negatively affecting the personality of the child, creating a lot of problems in learning in relationships with peers, preventing adaptation in society, contributing to the development of complexes such as low self-esteem, impairment of his “I” as not able to overcome slightest difficulties on the way of personal growth. For success and a way out of this situation, a psychocorrectional method is considered in the form of art therapy. The article talks about features of manifestation and occurrence of anxiety in children of primary school age. Reasons and methods of behavior of children who are anxious during the educational process are described. Ways of overcoming anxiety at an early stage of development are considered, due to which any teacher can provide assistance in relieving anxiety and thereby improve the child’s learning process.