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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate if a single session mindfulness-based art therapy doodle intervention may support and improve: (a) mindfulness, (b) mindful creativity, and (c) positive and negative emotional states. A general community sample of 71 adult participants engaged in the mindful doodling virtual two-hour workshops. Based on retrospective methods from participant self-reported perceptions before and after the workshop, there were statistically significant increases in ratings of mindfulness, mindful creativity, and positive emotions, as well as decreases in negative emotions (p < .05). The results suggested the potential efficacy and clinical benefit of this single session art therapy intervention for promoting mindfulness, creativity, and positivity in the community.
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Patricia Isis
Patricia Isis, PhD, LMHC-QS, ATR-BC, ATCS, is an art therapist in Private Practice at Miami Art Therapy and Mindfulness Trainings, Miami, FL.
Rebecca Bokoch
Rebecca Bokoch, PsyD, LMFT, is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical PhD Program, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Alhambra, CA.
Grace Fowler
Grace Fowler, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the Couples Family Therapy Masters Online Program, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University.
Noah Hass-Cohen
Noah Hass-Cohen, PsyD, ATR-BC, is Professor in Couples Family Therapy Masters and Doctoral Programs, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Alhambra CA.