The main difference is that it inverts the original program to a predominantly arts-based intervention with certain elements from the MSBR curriculum. It reflects on learning theory perspectives that is the key point and includes innovative model of palliative care and some of the supporting quantitative and observational data supporting the development. 

Differences between the Walkabout program and MBAT 

A new mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) Intervention introduced by at the Abramson Cancer Center in Pennsylvania Hospital in 2010. The 8 week long program focuses on patients walking outside and taking photos of their environment and anything they observe.

Syracuse University

University of California, Davis

Forms of Mindfulness Based Art Therapy

Peterson, C. (2015). “Walkabout: Looking In, Looking Out”: A Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Program. Art Therapy, 32(2), 78–82. https://doi.org/10.1080/07421656.2015.1028008

“Walkabout: Looking In, Looking Out”: A MindfulnessBased Art Therapy Program

"Walkabout" Program

A mindfulness based therapy centered around the body that emphasizes somatic awareness and experiential techniques to enhance creativity and mindful wisdom of the body

Hakomi

Therapeutic model that combines mindfulness, compassion, and creative expression. It purports that the creative process is a way to deepen the aquisition of skills and resources associated with self-compassion

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