Abstract
The article examines a number of concepts related to the fairy tale, provides an overview of the scientific literature in the field of socio-humanitarian sciences, for which humanitarian knowledge, a synergetic approach, and a philosophical sound are important. The concept of "fairy-tale studies", which studies fairy tales as a genre of folk literature and folklore, is revealed. The interpretation of the concept of "fairy tale therapy" is given, its value is emphasized, which consists in "healing the soul", expanding knowledge about life, its laws and rules, combining one's life experience with folk wisdom reflected in fairy tales. The article describes the methods of using fairy tales as a tool of education and therapy, in connection with which the new possibilities of fairy-tale therapy in modern society are considered in detail. The work has theoretical and practical significance.