The Art and Science of Coloring: Research and Clinical Applications (N/NY-PP6243)
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Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT
Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT is co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC which provides individuals and organizations with training and resources for managing stress, preventing burnout and increasing wellbeing. She is co-author of Positive art therapy theory and practice: Integrating positive psychology with art therapy and teaches on the topic at the George Washington University�s Graduate Art Therapy Program. She serves as a Wellness Counselor and Art Therapy Specialist for half of the month at Miraval Resort in AZ and returns to DC the other half to maintain her private practice and be with family.
This presentation identifies how coloring and coloring books fit within different clinical models of art therapy. We will examine research into their benefits and clinical applications. We will explore how the coloring zeitgeist provides opportunities for us to educate the public about the clinical benefits of art therapy as a mental health option.