Through the general overview of the art therapy, the thesis presents different areas where art therapy is used, from working with children, adolescents and adults, to working with couples and families, within certain institutions and associations active on Slovene territory. Considering some specific characteristics of individuals, the art therapy is carried out individually or in groups. With the emphasis of art therapy for children, the thesis offers an insight into the process and functioning of art therapy centered on children's artistic expression, the understanding of their expression and their artwork, as well as the analysis of their artwork and the evaluation of the therapeutic process. Whereas, with some of the activities of art therapy carried out within the Slovenian Association of Friends of Youth, the thesis offers an insight into the practice of art therapy with children. The self analyses of author's artistic work and analyses of children's artwork have contributed to the comparison of findings in the field of psychological activities of individuals in their creative expressions while using drawing and painting as a media.
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