PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF WORK WITH THE I-IMAGE APPLICATION OF ART-THERAPY

Abstract

The article represents the features of work with the I-image and its components. The author has analyzed the research outcomes and ambiguity of the views on the issues mentioned. The article substantiates the relevance of using art-therapy methods of personality development, its mental state harmonization, strengthening of the creative capacity of personality, strengthening of inner resources and expanding the range of self-regulation. There is suggested the experience of author’s training with the use of art-therapy techniques such as installation and performance. The aim of the suggested training is to help the group participants realize their own components of the I-image, their integration and integrity aiming at mental state harmonization and a more complete realization of oneself as personality.