Art-philetic; creative expression; art-philetic activities; adolescent; institutional care

Art-philetic includes arts and creative drama; it is methodically based on a psychodidactic use of two activities - expressive creation and a view of experience of the creative process. Art-philetic activities are based on art therapy and focus on an adequate personality development of children and adolescents with conduct disorders. Author points out the significant use of art-philetic principles in the context of helping profession of a social worker in the residence. Author also highlights the important role of art-philetic activities in institutional care. Expressive creation is also beneficial for the clients in terms of self-reflection. The paper emphasize the importance of the expressive creation in promoting self-awareness and developing ideas about oneself.