The article analyses the problem of bullying as the manifestation of destructive conflict and the possibility of applica-tion of art therapy in complex bullying prevention programs at school. In order to resolve the problem of bullying in Lithuanian schools and enable the social pedagogue to successfully implement prevention, an empirical research - i.e. an educational project based on successful application of principles of art therapy in the context of social education in one of the schools in Great Britain - has been carried out. The conclusion is that art therapy can be an effective tool in the complex curriculum of nonformal program of social education for creating healthy psycho-social environment in our schools, developing emotional self-confidence, forming positive conflict resolution skills and behavioural strategies in order to prevent bullying.

The article deals with the social educational problems during the reform period. Under conditions of economic crisis there is an aim to protect those who suffer most, i.e., the weak and vulnerable groups of society: children, youth, multi-children families, socially hindered families and socially hindered groups. Thus, this article makes analyses the experience of two decades of social policy in Lithuania comparing it with the search attempts in other countries of the world. An attempt is made to name the paradoxes of social policy since they are similar in Lithuania compared to other countries of the world. The empirical study shows a clear picture: regular TISSA professional discussion and documenting that the attitudes of the professionals are corresponding with the existing standards of legislation; a few exceptions even seem to prove the rule. Field work and observations confirm the impression and interviews seem to further confirm a strong mutual relationship and respect among co-citizens, social partners, and network and staff members. In this case social economy is growing.

The article is analyzed the problem of the socialization of a personality in poly-disciplinary character in the field of social sciences and the modern risk’s society, the resources of a personality, the formation a personality worldview, personality behavior strategies.