Dear colleagues! The purpose of my article is to share my experience of using the art therapeutic technique “collage” in psychological practice. I would be glad we can exchange opinions and experiences. Thank you for your attention! The art therapeutic technique “collage” is used quite successfully by specialists in the field of art therapy. This technique allows the psychologist to obtain a large amount of information about the problem areas of clients, and helps the client to actualize psychological problems that he has already recognized, and also to independently reveal his existing problems, complexes, fears that he had not previously recognized. The “collage” technique is also remarkable the fact that it is accessible to almost all clients and allows you to work on the problem in a prolonged manner (returning to the collage again and again). The advantages of this technique are obvious: easy to use, accessible materials, informative, good response from clients. When working on the problem of emotional burnout with clients, one of the first steps is working with stress. Factors that cause stress can be different, as well as ways out of stressful situations are individual for each individual. We will share our experience of using the “collage” technique in group art therapy work. Lesson “Me and stress. How do I get rid of their stress.” The group members were asked to create a diptych collage on the theme “Me and stress. How do I get rid of their stress?” The creative work was preceded by a group discussion on the topic “Stress in our lives.” The participants talked about their experiences, reactions to stressful situations, and shared their experience of getting out of stress with minimal losses to health. The art therapist suggested making a diptych - two collages reflecting contrasting states: a stressful state (tension, worries) “Me and Stress” and state of dealing with stress “Getting out of stress”, depict the methods of struggle, the resources used. To work on the first collage “Me and Stress” it was proposed to immerse yourself in the memories of some painful situation that caused stress, try to remember feelings, emotions, experiences and try to select images reflecting these states. Before starting the second work, it was recommended to move away from the workplace and rest for a few minutes. Then go back, remember the state of calm balance, everything that helps maintain mental balance, and select images that correspond to this state. Suggested materials: magazines of various thematic areas, A3 sheets, glue stick, gouache, colored paper, foil, felt-tip pens, colored pencils. The first participant depicted stress in the form of an octopus entangling everything around with its tentacles, depicted her fear and horror. Although, she noted that the small boat she chose and placed on the collage is a hope that everything will be fine. She was very excited, it was felt that the participant was experiencing strong emotions, trying to smooth out and drown out the feelings that her work caused. Strong emotional experiences caused a violent emotional reaction (the participant began to cry). She admitted that she artificially hides her experiences. And working on the collage allowed me to look my fear in the eye. When creating the second collage, the participant tried to select a large number of images that reflected the release of their stress state. She depicted everything that she thought could save her from stress: dreams, relaxation, love, travel. In the process of interpretation, she admitted that all this was only in her dreams, that this was what was desired and not real. The group’s emotional response to this work was very active, since the participant’s experiences caused by the sudden realization of the illusory nature of her ideas that she was only being helped her dreams, aroused in the group an active desire to find an opportunity to help the participant find the real resources she has that can help her overcome stress. The SEV diagnostics showed in this participant the dominant symptom of phase I of SEV “Tension” - worrypsychotraumatic circumstances. The second participant put stress - “evil” in a cage, on the bars of which she wrote: “Lord, give me the strength and intelligence to accept what I cannot change.” The paper space was only partially used. In the explanation of the work, she found it difficult to describe her experiences. The group's help was reluctant. To create the second collage, I chose images of a church and a girl. She explained the image of the girl by saying that she simply liked the image, perhaps it was her, or perhaps not, she had not considered herself seriously for a long time, her role in life situations, so she glued an angel on top of this image. Both works of this participant are distinguished by a meager set of images, choice least use of leaf space. Boyko’s SEV diagnostic method revealed that this participant had developed all three phases of SEV, with the dominant symptom “psychosomatic and psychovegetative disorders.” The dominant symptoms of the diagnosis of SEV: the sphere of saving emotions, tension. The participant constantly talked about the need to “control yourself,” to keep emotions under control. The third participant depicted stress as spinning gears. In the lower left corner, she explained, the figures of people in masks are her experiences associated with interpersonal relationships in the team. The group members noted that the gears remind them of the figures of people with pointed limbs. The author of the collage admitted that when choosing the images she didn’t even notice that the “gears” consisted of human figures. She admitted that her current situation represents the stage of becoming a manager; the process of adaptation to a new team in this capacity is underway. When creating the second collage, I chose to work with images that reflect the family hearth, comfort, and opportunities for relaxation. Despite the acutely experienced psychotraumatic circumstances, she manages to find time to maintain her psychological health and replenish her psychoenergetic resources (unfortunately, her work has not been preserved). A. Boyko’s diagnosis showed the dominant symptom of SEV in this client is “experiencing psychotraumatic circumstances.” The SEV syndrome has not been formed. The work of the fourth participant was distinguished by a pronounced emotional experience and made a great impression on the group members. She completed both collages on one sheet, which, in her opinion, is logical, as it helps to see the whole picture. The group members noted that the right side of the work, reflecting the fight against stress, is very small, which suggests that it is necessary to look for resources to combat the manifestations of stress. The author himself liked the work on the collage. According to her, she was able to face her own experiences. However, she noted that it is quite difficult for her to restrain her emotions and feelings. Her experiences at this point in time are associated with separation. The group members noted that the work reminded them of scattering flames, a contained fire that was difficult to quell. The results of diagnostics using the Boyko method for this participant showed that her SEV was fully formed. The dominant symptoms are: anxiety and depression, being trapped in a cage, emotional deficit. The fifth participant completed both collages on one sheet of paper, arguing that she copes well with the problem of stress and has many resources to help cope with stressful conditions. The results of diagnostics using the Boyko method for this participant showed that her dominant symptoms of SEV are: reduction of professional responsibilities and inadequate emotional response. Lesson reflection. During the discussion of the results of the lesson, the participants noted that they felt that they had learned something new about themselves, that the group had helped them find hidden problems that they had not even suspected. The realization was painful, but necessary. Working on collages allowed us to dive inside our own “I” and try to find answers to disturbing questions, learn not to be afraid of our own fear. Completion of the lesson. Participants were asked.