There are situations that are difficult to explain to a child in words, when logic does not help because everyone is overwhelmed by feelings. Adults express their state in words, but this tool is not so accessible to children. When your child is anxious, upset or angry, put a large sheet of paper on the table, take out everything you have that you can use to draw and sculpt with. Invite your child to look, touch and even smell everything that lies in front of him and choose what is similar to his feelings now. Let him freely choose the color and form of self-expression. Offer options, but don't give hints. You can draw with your fingers, smear plasticine on paper, crumple sheets and paint them in this form - whatever your resources are enough for. It is important that the child is not limited by the need to keep the table and clothes clean. Take care of this. Encourage very young children to paint with finger paints in the bathroom. When the child finishes, ask what he did. Your task is not to “correct” his feelings and condition, but to help him express it, name it somehow. Children usually really enjoy this activity, and adults' attention to their experiences builds confidence and helps them feel better. What to do with the products of such creativity? Ask your child what he wants to do with his drawing or composition. If you cannot leave everything as is, offer to photograph the work. It happens that children decide to immediately destroy what they have created. Sometimes this means the child is trying to “escape” difficult experiences. Ask your child why he wants this. Show your imagination and suggest changing the drawing somehow. For example, a scary object can be made funny and friendly. Remember that there are no bad and good feelings. Living people are angry and afraid. Having learned to identify different emotions in himself and adequately express them, the child gains the ability to deal correctly with his own and other people’s feelings in the future. In the photo there are toys for the mobile phone that I made for my daughter))) Feel free to ask your questions on the topic of the article in the comments!