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Digital Art in Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology: a Modern View on the Problem

https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2023-6-3-16-22

Abstract

   Introduction. Art therapy in conditions of increased uncertainty and a constantly changing world can serve as a source of improvement in hardiness and psychological well-being. With the implementation of digital technologies, it has become possible to consider digital art in psychotherapy and counseling psychology. Currently, this possibility is given little attention.

   Purpose. Analysis of modern ideas on the effectiveness of the use of digital technologies in art therapy and consideration of digital art in the framework of psychotherapy and counseling psychology.

   Theoretical Justification. The use of digital art in psychology and counseling can help the client sustainably focus on their feelings and increase reflexivity, allowing them to gain access to both their resources and potential. There are some specifics in the use of technologies and media, including the possibilities of virtual reality, in art therapy practice: accessibility, adaptability, convenience, creative self-unfolding of the process participants and learning new skills, creating new forms of interaction with the client through digital technologies, reducing stigma and contributing to positive treatment outcomes. The use of digital art in art therapy can help the client gain a sense of control over reality.

   Discussion and Conclusion. Despite the possible risks of using digital art associated with getting used to gadgets or virtual reality, and technical or methodological difficulties, the appeal to digital art in modern conditions is becoming more and more relevant. The aspects of the interaction between digital art and counseling psychology and psychotherapy are reflected, and the vector of its development is indicated. The review may be of use for psychologists and art therapists, pedagogical students, teachers, and specialists in various issues of counseling psychology and psychocorrection.

About the Authors

A. A. Kapitsa
Don State Technical University
Russian Federation

Alena A. Kapitsa,  Postgraduate, Member of the European Confederation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies, Member of the National Art Therapy Association, Lecturer

344003

1, Gagarin Sq.

Rostov-on-Don



M. Yu. Elagina
Don State Technical University
Russian Federation

Marina Yu. Elagina, Cand. Sci. (Psychology), Lecturer, Associate Professor

“General and Counseling Psychology” Department

344003

1, Gagarin Sq.

Rostov-on-Don



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Kapitsa A.A., Elagina M.Yu. Digital Art in Psychotherapy and Counseling Psychology: a Modern View on the Problem. Innovative science: psychology, pedagogy, defectology. 2023;6(3):16-22. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.23947/2658-7165-2023-6-3-16-22

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