Art Therapy, Stress, and Mental Health
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Author
Harden, Kaitlyn
Date
2019
Degree
Master of Arts in Art Therapy
Abstract
This research study investigated the benefits of a one-time art therapy workshop with mental
health care providers who worked with children that had experienced trauma. The research took
place at a behavioral health clinic in Ohio under the supervision of a facilitating counselor and
art therapist employed there, with a total of 13 participants. The researcher evaluated the efficacy
of the group art therapy workshop. An analysis of the data indicated three overarching themes.
These included reduced feelings of stress, recommending art therapy to others, and apprehension
with art materials.