[Self-Study] N/NY-RE49 - Efficacy of a One-time Mindfulness-based Art Therapy Intervention

Recorded On: 12/14/2022

Patricia Isis

Results from an empirical study of a one-time mindful doodling art therapy resource in 2 hour workshops for 71 participants will be presented. Significant increases were found for mindfulness, curiosity, positive and compassion-based emotions, with decreases in negative emotions, suggesting the efficacy for mindful doodling to promote wellness and community.

Patricia Isis

PhD, LMHC-QS, ATR-BC, ATCS

Dr. Patricia Isis, PhD, LMHC, ATR-BC, ATCS, holds a doctorate in the expressive therapies with an emphasis on art therapy. Additionally, Dr. Isis is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida and a board certified registered art therapist and certified Mindful Self Compassion teacher. She currently provides full time services in the public school system while maintaining a private practice. She also taught mindfulness-based stress reduction classes for a large urban hospital since 2000 and has integrated several art therapy tools within the curriculum. She now offers mindfulness training in her private practice. Dr. Isis is a nationally and internationally known speaker in art/expressive therapies and mindfulness.