221 Specijalna edukacija i rehabilitacija (Beograd), Vol. 12, br. 2. 221-240, 2013. UDK: 615.851:73/.79 ID: 199917836 Stručni članak doi:10.5937/specedreh12-3506 Damir MIHOLIĆ Renata MARTINEC 1 University of Zagreb Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences Croatia SOME ASPECTS OF USING EXPRESSIVE ARTS-THERAPIES IN EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION Contemporary approaches in diferent felds of expressive arts- therapies (art-therapy, music therapy, dance movement therapy, bibliotherapy, psychodrama and drama therapy) are presented in this article. In that way, theoretical background, some elements of observation and assessment, as well as specifc methods of therapy interventions are described. Relevant knowledge about diferent aspects of expressive art-therapies is presented by reviewing some recent references and results of diferent investigations. Results of previous researches pointed out that expressive arts-therapy may have positive infuence on diferent aspects of psychosocial functioning. Also, further investigations are needed in order to achieve best practice in diferent felds of education and rehabilitation. Key words: expressive arts-therapies, creative arts, methods, evaluation 1 E-mail: renata.martinec@zg.t-com.hr