The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress Art Therapy for Busy People

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The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress Art Therapy for Busy People

The Mindfulness Colouring Book: Anti-stress Art Therapy for Busy People

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This book consists of simple shapes and patterns designed to enhance concentration skills and mindfulness. This tutorial from Origami.me gives a comprehensive run through of the most common origami folds and models, from the traditional crane to a jumping frog. The simple instructions and clear step-by-step diagrams show how each design should progress when you first begin to practice the art. There is also a huge selection of video tutorials to help you create anything from amphibians to mythological creatures at all skill levels. A bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. There will be a lot of shaking so it’s best to keep the contents where they’re supposed to be, not over the floor. When making a jar for a small child it may be best to use a plastic bottle to avoid any breakages. Research indicates that 47% of the time, we do not think about what is happening in the present moment. Additionally, a wandering mind has been linked to greater unhappiness, regardless of whether the mind wanders to pleasant or unpleasant thoughts (Killingworth & Gilbert, 2010). Bell, C. E., & Robbins, S. J. (2007). Effect of art production on negative mood: A randomized, controlled trial. Art Therapy, 24(2), 71-75.

Mindfulness coloring has become a niche market, with adult coloring books accounting for an almost 7% increase in adult nonfiction book sales in 2015 (Milliot, 2016). Unlike the coloring books of your childhood, mindfulness coloring books are often more abstract, require more dexterity, and contain calming illustrations with intricate patterns (Barrett, 2015). In mindful drawing, the principles of mindfulness are applied to mark-making. A mindful drawing exercise is one that helps bring attention to the present by focusing on what you are drawing and using all the senses, not solely what you see.

What other resources can support mindfulness for children?

When you consider its far-reaching benefits, it’s no real surprise that more and more of us are striving to achieve mindfulness. Schonert-Reichl, K. & Lawlor, M. (2010). The Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Education Program on Pre- and Early Adolescents’ Well-Being and Social and Emotional Competence. Mindfulness. 1. 137-151. By letting go of pre-conceived ideas, we can start to see things as they truly are. Some artists say that you never really see a person until you draw them. It’s certainly true that drawing from real life can open your eyes to a whole world of detail that you never noticed before. In addition, there is also an editable version of these colouring mindfulness activities, so that you can add your own positive mental health keywords. What other resources can support mindfulness for children?

Barrett, C.A. (2015). Adult coloring books: Patterns for stress relief. Phi Kappa Phi Forum, 95, 27. Jung (1965) believed mandalas had a soothing effect and observed that mandala-type images repeatedly appeared in the drawings of the mentally ill. The drawing of mandalas was often incorporated into the treatment of his clients. Agnoli, S., Vanucci, M., Pelagatti, C., & Corazza, G.E. (2018). Exploring the Link Between Mind Wandering, Mindfulness, and Creativity: A Multidimensional Approach, Creativity Research Journal, 30, 41-53, Mindfulness colouring has been shown to have many benefits for children and adults alike. Some of these include:Handmade paper was seen as a luxury and so origami was initially restricted to ceremonial purposes due to the expense of the material. Manning (2011) compared knitting to traditional shamata Buddhist meditation. This basic form of meditation focuses on posture, breathing, and cultivating a feeling of connectedness with the object of your focus. In essence, the two practices create an opportunity for you to be quiet, still, and truly connect with the present moment.

Taking part in enjoyable activities to de-stress is not a new concept. We live in a stress-inducing world in which we are constantly exploring new ways to improve mindfulness and restore feelings of wellbeing. Coloring is just one of the increasingly varied ways in which we can pursue mindfulness.Peterson (2014) suggested that mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT) improves the attention, memory, decision-making skills and the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer patients, even after a relatively short eight-week program. When each child had added a bead, they were encouraged to shake the jar, look at the contents and concentrate on what they were doing, then pass it on to the next child when the beads had settled. The discussion that followed compared the swirling chaotic contents to an over-stimulated mind. More recently, new art therapy practices have emerged, such as Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy ( MBAT) and Mindfulness Exploration of Art Materials (MEAM). MBAT is a growing form of art therapy that combines art therapy exercises with a curriculum drawn from multiple programs designed to increase mindfulness.



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