THE IMPORTANCE OF ART-THERAPEUTIC DRAWING IN DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Abstract

This article examines the role of art-therapeutic drawing in enhancing students’ emotional intelligence within higher education. It explores how the integration of art therapy methods in the educational process contributes to emotional awareness, stress regulation, empathy development, and creative self-expression. The research emphasizes the psychological and pedagogical foundations of art-therapeutic drawing and highlights its effectiveness as an innovative teaching method that supports students’ personal and emotional development.