"Participatory Pilot of an Art-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Adole" by Elin A. Björling, Christine Stevens et al.
 

Title

Participatory Pilot of an Art-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Adolescent Girls With Headache

Publication Date

4-3-2019

Document Type

Article

Abstract

A participatory pilot study researched mindfulness sessions informed by art therapy for adolescent girls suffering from headaches. Researchers worked closely with 8 participants to customize and implement an appropriate mindfulness-based art intervention. Program evaluation included both quantitative and qualitative outcomes, including pre- and postintervention artwork. The adolescents were engaged in the sessions and they embraced the idea of an art-based, mindfulness approach to help with their headaches. The findings supported a strong, positive impact of the intervention on both reducing stress and headaches. This mixed-method pilot study provides preliminary support for the value of mindfulness interventions based on art therapy principles and practices to reduce stress and headaches in adolescent girls.

Publication Title

Art Therapy

Volume

36

Issue

2

First Page

86

Last Page

92

DOI

10.1080/07421656.2019.1609325

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post print (12 month embargo)

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