1) Introduction to Program and Intervention Embodied well-being: responding vs Reacting to the stress of life Body scan meditation 

2) Body scan meditation Attitudinal foundations of mindfulness Anchoring attention with the breath (AOB)

3) Gentle yoga and sitting meditation Intending well-being/loving-kindness meditation 

4)Cultivating receptive attention Gentle yoga and sitting meditation Loving-kindness meditation 

5) Expanding awareness Sitting (meditation) with thoughts and feelings Loving-kindness meditation  

6) The physiology of stress Walking meditation 

7)An evening (or) afternoon silent retreat: guided meditation practices and open studio 

8) Guided imagery to a place of healing Program review and discussion of program close as new beginning 

Mindfulness Skills Development 

There are three main forms of art therapy:
- Analytical Art Therapy
- Art Psychotherapy
- Art as a therapy ITSELF

Forms of Art Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Art Therpay integrates mindfulness meditation skills and aspects of art therapy into an eight week, gender segregated supportive group therapy format.

 Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT) 

Reference to ASD and Art Therapy 

Art therapy helps children with ASD have a more flexible, relaxed attitude,  communication skills as well as  self image. Art Therapy focuses on two areas that include social communication and repetitive behavior which can be improved through the sensory experience during Art Therapy. 

Art Therapy for Children with ASD

Traditional psychotherapy in prisons is generally not very effective due to the inmates' inherent distrust of verbal disclosure. But, there has recently been some support for art therapy as an effective tool for reducing depression among inmates. Two studies were initiated in a North Florida prison to measure art therapy and its role in decreasing depression symptoms. Ultimately it was discovered that art therapy reflected a significant decrease in depressive symptoms among inmates who participated in the program.

Art Therapy and Depression In Prison Population

Reference for Art Therapy and Depression in Prison Populations

a form of psychotherapy involving the encouragement of free self-expression through painting, drawing, or modeling used as a remedial activity or an aid to diagnosis.

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Boston College

University of California, Davis

how people cope and adapt to stressful situations like threats and health problems. There are two modes of processing information: 1) objective representation of a health problem in lab result or tumor stage 2) subjective representation of the problem in emotional terms like fear and anger 

Self-regulation theory 

Creative Arts Therapy uses many different kinds of creative bodies such as arts, craft, dance, music drama, and writing when treating mental disorders.

Creative Arts Therapy

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Art Therapy 

- models of food intake regulation that emphasize the interplay of psychological and physiological control processes
- self-regulation theory
- neuro-cognitive and therapeutic models of mindfulness meditation

Theoretical Approaches in Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training

Reference to Creative Arts Therapy 

Music therapy refers to using music intervention as a form of therapy and meditation. It should be carried out by a licensed professional and this type of therapy can help a patient with the following:
- Promote Wellness
- Manage Stress
- Alleviate Pain
- Express Feelings
- Enhance Memory
- Improve Communication
- Promote Physical Rehabilitation



Music Therapy

Reference to Dance Therapy 

Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) uses movement in children with ASD as a starting point for their therapy because of the connection between body and emotions. This therapy focuses on 2 points which are cognition and emotion. 

Dance Movement Therapy for Young Children with ASD

Reference to Drama Therapy 

Drama Therapy includes plays and performances that improve growth, develop social skills and experience emotions through acting 

Drama Therapy 

- Drama Therapy 
- Play Therapy
- Expressive Arts Therapy
- Bibliotherapy
- Music Therapy
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Sandplay Therapy

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