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Self-Soothing with Art: The Effect of an Art-Based, Self-Soothing Kit on Emotion Regulation
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This phenomenological multiple case study explored the experiences of six mental health service users who made and used an art-based self-soothing kit in two group sessions and self-directed practices. The method combined arts therapy and sensory modulation modalities under a mindfulness paradigm and investigated their effects on arousal, emotion and mood regulation of the participants. The results showed significant improvements across the sample in arousal regulation, reported improvements in emotion regulation and mixed results in mood regulation. The findings also suggested that regular use of personalised self-soothing kits contribute into replacing maladaptive coping behaviours with healthy ones. The impact of an art-based self-soothing kit on the everyday lives of the participants is discussed.
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