The Effectiveness of Art Therapy in Working With Children Experiencing Emotional Stress

Аннотация

The article examines the issue of emotional stress in preschool children. Modern children are frequently
exposed to emotional tension caused by unfavorable family circumstances, school-related difficulties, social environment
factors, or individual psychological characteristics. Emotional stress may manifest as anxiety, aggression, social
withdrawal, sleep disturbances, and attention instability. Art therapy is considered one of the most effective methods of
providing psychological support to children in such conditions. This method is based on the use of artistic expression to
restore emotional balance and support self-regulation.
The article analyzes how art therapy helps children cope with emotional stress, describing its theoretical foundations and
its influence on the child’s emotional state and mental well-being. Special attention is given to key mechanisms of art
therapy, including anxiety reduction, development of self-expression, and emotional regulation. Practical methods and
examples applied in corrective work with stressed children are presented. The study concludes that art therapy is highly
effective within the system of psychological assistance for children experiencing emotional difficulties. A survey identified
the perceptions of schoolchildren, teachers, and parents regarding the causes and severity of stress, and the potential of
art therapy as an intervention method for reducing stress in younger generations