Exploring the Impact of a Positive Psychology and Creative Journal Arts Intervention with Latina/o Adolescents

A creative journal arts and positive psychology intervention was utilized to explore resilience, personal recovery attitudes, and symptoms of depression in Latina/o adolescents. The impact of a seven-week group counseling experience conducted with adolescents was analyzed and revealed positive impro...

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Published in:Journal of creativity in mental health 2019-07, Vol.14 (3), p.280-291
Main Authors: Vela, Javier Cavazos, Smith, Wayne D., Rodriguez, Keely, Hinojosa, Yvette
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescents
Creative journal arts
creativity in counseling
Group counseling
Hispanic Americans
Humanities
Latin American cultural groups
Latina/o adolescents
Mental depression
Mental health
positive psychology
Resilience
Symptoms
Teenagers
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Summary:A creative journal arts and positive psychology intervention was utilized to explore resilience, personal recovery attitudes, and symptoms of depression in Latina/o adolescents. The impact of a seven-week group counseling experience conducted with adolescents was analyzed and revealed positive improvements for participants in all three areas. The authors discuss benefits for Latina/o youth participating in this type of group and reveal guidelines for school and clinical mental health counselors.
ISSN:1540-1383
1540-1391
DOI:10.1080/15401383.2019.1610535