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Participatory Pilot of an Art-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Adolescent Girls With Headache
Art Therapy
  • Elin A. Björling
  • Christine Stevens, University of Washington Tacoma
  • Narayan B. Singh
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.

DOI
10.1080/07421656.2019.1609325
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Citation Information
Elin A. Björling, Christine Stevens and Narayan B. Singh. "Participatory Pilot of an Art-Based Mindfulness Intervention for Adolescent Girls With Headache" Art Therapy Vol. 36 Iss. 2 (2019) p. 86 - 92
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christine_stevens1/12/