THERAPEUTIC STORIES AS A TOOL FOR MICRO-HABITS IN PEDAGOGICAL-PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2956-333X/2025-3-9Keywords:
therapeutic fairy tale, micro-habits, pedagogical practice, psychological intervention, narrative therapy, self-regulation, prosocial developmentAbstract
The article explores the potential of therapeutic fairy tales as an innovative and integrative tool for shaping micro-habits in both pedagogical and psychological practice. It provides a comprehensive theoretical and reflective analysis of the relationships between narrative therapy, the psychological influence of storytelling, and the mechanism of micro-habit formation as a foundation for sustainable behavioral and emotional change in children and adolescents. The study focuses on the capacity of therapeutic narratives to activate self-reflective processes, emotional regulation, and adaptive coping strategies through the symbolic and imaginative structures inherent in fairy tale narratives.In addition to outlining the theoretical framework, the article examines the didactic and developmental functions of therapeutic fairy tales, emphasizing their role in building inner motivation, resilience, and empathy. It also addresses the methodological potential of using fairy-tale-based interventions in counseling, preventive education, and classroom settings. The discussion highlights how micro-habit development can be consciously guided through symbolic patterns, repeated exposure, and the narrative internalization process promoted by story-based learning.From an interdisciplinary perspective, the article connects findings from developmental psychology, pedagogy, and narrative psychotherapy to propose a model for integrating therapeutic storytelling into systematic habit- formation programs. This model positions the fairy tale as both a reflective medium and a behavioral scaffold supporting long-term self-awareness, prosocial values, and positive identity formation.
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