The FREE video below is a section of a seminar lecture given by an instructor.
Below are the PowerPoints that accompany the instructor's lecture for this track. Question 1 found at the bottom of this page.
Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety?
- Curry, Nancy A., Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety?, Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2005, 22(2), pp. 81-85.
When Did Coloring Books Become Mindful? Exploring the Effectiveness of a Novel Method of Mindfulness-Guided Instructionsfor Coloring Books to Increase Mindfulness and Decrease Anxiety
- Mantzios, M., & Giannou, K. (2018). When Did Coloring Books Become Mindful? Exploring the Effectiveness of a Novel Method of Mindfulness-Guided Instructions for Coloring Books to Increase Mindfulness and Decrease Anxiety. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 56. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00056.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article References:
D'Souza, A. A., & Wiseheart, M. (2018). Cognitive effects of music and dance training in children.Archives of Scientific Psychology, 6(1), 178–192.
Gavin, S., Meany-Walen, K. K., Murray, M., Christians, A., Barrett, M., & Kottman, T. (2020). Play therapists’ attitudes toward using technology in the playroom.International Journal of Play Therapy, 29(1), 1–8.
Hudspeth, E. F. (2015). An introduction to clinical supervision in play therapy: Research, practice, and application.International Journal of Play Therapy, 24(2), 55–58.
Robinson, A., Simpson, C., & Hott, B. L. (2017). The effects of child-centered play therapy on the behavioral performance of three first grade students with ADHD.International Journal of Play Therapy, 26(2), 73–83.
Swank, J. M., & Smith-Adcock, S. (2018). On-task behavior of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: Examining treatment effectiveness of play therapy interventions.International Journal of Play Therapy, 27(4), 187–197.
Online Continuing Education QUESTION
1 What is one reason why using mandalas and coloring utensils can be useful
when working with a child with ADHD? To select and enter your answer go to CEU Test.
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Play Therapy Techniques: Resolution of Core Feelings through Play