Eco-art Activities for Older Adults

Reducing Stress and Reframing Aging

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ID21638487
AuthorsRebecca L Koltz (0000-0002-4777-6530, Montana State University, corresponding author), Daniel J Koltz (Montana State University)
Year2022
Volume30
Issue3
Pages268-273
Publication date2022-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Family Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1066-4807 • E-ISSN: 1552-3950
PublisherSAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10664807211063196
OpenAlexW4200348440
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited14

Art coupled with nature provides numerous therapeutic benefits to reduce stress and reframe aging for older adults. This article outlines five eco-art activities to use in the context of individual or family counseling. Stress and the aging process is addressed, as well as the numerous therapeutic benefits of nature for the aging family. Nature combined with art increases self-expression, social engagement, and sensory stimulation. Nature-based activities decrease stress and anxiety and recreate purpose and meaning using the metaphors that exist in nature. The proposed activities focus on themes found in nature to reduce stress and reframe aging for individuals and families

Aging in place · Anxiety · Cognitive reframing · Developmental psychology · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Medicine · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology · Urban Green Space and Health · Gerontology

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