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The article offers a description of the ecological approach in art-therapy, which is referred to as eco-art-therapy. An innovative method of art-therapy is presented, which is aimed at restoring the deep connection between man and nature through creative activity. Based on the theoretical analysis of modern scientific research, the main areas of study of the problem of applying eco-art-therapy as a means of personal healing in the conditions of modern challenges are determined, the importance of awareness of the connection between man and the environment, the formation of ecological thinking and consciousness, and finding ways of optimal recovery and personality healing.
The article presents a new approach to conducting art-therapy classes, which is connected with clients going beyond the framework of the psychology office, their walks in nature, the search and use of natural materials, objects, and the creation of various creative products based on them. This approach combines the natural environment, art, creativity and therapeutic techniques. The main idea of this art-therapeutic approach is to find means of self-expression in the natural environment, which contribute to the understanding of one's way of contact with the world, to overcome the consequences of alienation of a person from nature, and to solve current psychological problems.
The article contains theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for the use of art-therapy in the context of interaction with the natural environment. The special place of eco-art-therapy in the development of the ecological consciousness of the individual is determined. Modern trends in the practical application of eco-art-therapy are analyzed, and a number of eco-art-therapy techniques are given. The main prerequisites for the emergence of eco-art-therapy, the peculiarities of eco-art-therapy as a method, the tasks of eco-art-therapy, the main conditions and therapeutic mechanisms of eco-art-therapy, forms of implementation and techniques of eco-art-therapy are described, as well as systemic effects of eco-art-therapy are presented.
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