METAPHORIC ASSOCIATIVE CARDS AS A TOOL FOR PROVISION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE INDIVIDUA

Abstract

The paper describes the advantages of metaphorical associative cards as a tool for providing psychological aid to an individual. The psychological functions of metaphorical associative cards are analyzed. It is shown that the implementation of these functions makes it possible to effectively use metaphorical cards as diagnostic and psychocorrectional tools. The goals of exercises based on metaphorical associative cards are generalized. It is presented that the goals are directly related to the manifestation and implementation of various psychological functions. The emphasis is placed on the fact that the rules for applying metaphorical cards are as flexible as possible and serve as a guide for creating the desired context in which everyone gets access to their creative background. A number of author's exercises based on metaphorical associative cards used for psychological counseling are suggested. The case of client work is described.