Abstract
The purpose of the article is to demonstrate the possibilities of different approaches in the prevention of abnormal behavior based on the identification and systematization of the spectrum of problems of abnormal behavior in modern conditions. The article defines abnormal, deviant and deviant behavior as different levels of anti-normal interaction with society and oneself; abnormal behavior is considered as an actual request of modern child and adolescent psychotherapy; two main approaches to explaining abnormal behavior are identified (nosocentric and normocentric); generalized criteria for identifying abnormal behavior are identified; the specifics of art therapy methods in the prevention of abnormal behavior are analyzed. A generalization of all known methods of psychotherapy in the treatment of abnormal behavior. It is stated that among the various methods of correction of emotional and personal disorders in children (the most «eased» anomalies), currently, along with traditional psychotherapeutic methods (rational therapy, autogenic training, hypnotherapy, group, analytical, behavioral, positive, clientcentered therapy), such as game therapy, fairy-tale therapy, art therapy are also used. Highlighting the gender-oriented approach in art therapy as the most optimal in the prevention of sexual behavior that deviates from the norms of adolescents, a forecast is made regarding their capabilities in forming an individual's sexual behavior that is adequate to the norm.