COPING STRATEGIES IN PLAY THERAPY USING THE IMAGE OF A POLAR BEAR IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING RESILIENCE

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to study the impact of play practices with the image of a polar bear on the formation of resilience in children and adults, as well as to determine the effectiveness of coping strategies based on this image in overcoming stress and developing emotional stability. The research methodology is based on a complex of various methods: theoretical (analysis, synthesis, comparison, comparison and generalization), in particular the classification method, due to which verbal data from the questionnaires were arranged; empirical: a authors developed and presented in Google form survey with 5 sections to obtain information through written responses from respondents; data processing methods: counting quantitative manifestations, comparing percentages, identifying numerical hierarchies, content analysis; interpretative: a structural method for establishing structural connections. The scientific novelty lies in identifying the possibility of applying various coping strategies using the image of a polar bear in the process of developing/building resilience, studying the symbolic basis for the development of resilience, which is useful for psychological practices and play therapy. The use of the image of a polar bear in play therapy as a symbol of resilience and support for the development of resilience in children and adults was studied. Conclusions. An analysis of the associations caused by the image of a polar bear was conducted, as well as their impact on the emotional state, adaptation to stressful situations and the ability to overcome challenges. The features of building coping strategies through play practices involving the symbol of a polar bear are described. Special attention is paid to the formation of positive behavioral patterns and strengthening psychological resilience through the integration of the symbol into therapeutic processes. The risks that a practical psychologist who involves the symbol of a polar bear in work with children and adults are described.