USE OF ART THERAPY WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS CHILDREN - RESEARCH ON THE ATTITUDES OF PSYCHOLOGISTS FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF BLAGOEVGRAD

The study examines the use of art therapy as a therapeutic method for working with children with special educational needs (SEN) in the municipality of Blagoevgrad, focusing on the attitudes of psychologists towards this approach.Art therapy provides alternative forms of expression and emotional support that can be particularly effective for children with SEN for whom traditional methods of communication and therapy do not always produce the desired results.As part of the research, a survey was conducted with psychologists working with children with SEN in various educational and therapeutic institutions in the municipality.The aim is to analyze their attitudes, experiences and perceptions regarding the benefits and challenges of art therapy in the context of working with children with special educational needs.The results show that art therapy is accepted as a useful tool for stimulating the emotional and social development of children, but at the same time requires a broader understanding and additional qualification of specialists in the field.The report concludes with recommendations for the wider use of art therapy and the need for additional training and resources for psychologists working with children with SEN.