Date of Award
Spring 5-22-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA - Master of Arts
Department
Expressive Therapies
Advisor
Elizabeth Kellogg, PhD
Abstract
This thesis explored which mindfulness meditations or mindfulness practices could be beneficial in the online sessions, the extent to which adults with learning and developmental disabilities could learn the practices remotely, and how stress and anxiety disorders could be reduced through online mindfulness interventions. Furthermore, it was also necessary to address the online sessions as the only mental health treatment possibility during the Coronavirus pandemic for the clients observed and the benefits and limitations of these interventions. Additionally, the importance of structure and routine for this population, the multi-modal structure of the interventions, and how attunement plays an important role in bringing spontaneity to the structure are topics that would also be discussed.
The intervention included 25 minutes of body warm-up, 15 minutes of chair yoga or yoga practice, and 10 minutes of meditation, tai chi, or self-massage, followed by a music appreciation activity. As a result of the intervention, clients' stress level and anxiety decreased. Moreover, socializing with their peers showed to be an essential aspect of the group intervention during these unprecedented times. This literature review explores the theoretical underpinnings of this intervention.
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Recommended Citation
Abra, Thatiane, "Exploring the usefulness of Mindfulness Practices through Zoom meetings in reducing Anxiety and/or Stress of Adults with Learning and Developmental Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2021). Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses. 477.
https://digitalcommons.lesley.edu/expressive_theses/477
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