Play Therapy: Resolution of Core Feelings through Play

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.