Harvard Reference: Brown, P. M. & Cross, G. (2019) 'A Comparison of the Positive Effects of Structured and Nonstructured Art Activities'. Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association. Volume 36, 2019 - Issue 1. pp. 22-29. doi: 10.1080/07421656.2019.1564642 [Accessed: 19 May 2021]
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‘Nonstructured art activity is thought to promote positive psychological effects through the underlying therapeutic mechanisms of self-expression, self-discovery, and meaning making’ pg 22
‘drawing freely produced greater mood improvements than writing because it functioned as a more effective form of distraction, as drawing invites people to “play with line and form” pg 23
Structured art activities such as colouring in mandalas can promote a meditative state of deep engagement and focused attention.
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