Authorʼs Art-Therapeutic Method “Map of my Trauma” in Working with Psychological Trauma

The article examines issues related to work with psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder in the art therapy method. The concept of psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder is given. It is noted that under certain conditions, experiencing traumatic events can lead to change and post-traumatic growth. The parameters that act as factors determining post-traumatic personal growth are identified: the meaning of life, the emergence of a room that leads to well-being; self-care; understanding of what is happening and reflection on the main values of life; psychological rich life. An art therapy technique based on emotion mapping technology is proposed as a tool for working with traumatic effects. The “Map of My Trauma” technique and the technology of working with it are described in the article, there are comments on its application.