Document Type
Report
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Department
Occupational Therapy
Degree
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Report Date
5-2028
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Erin Murray
Doctoral Experiential Coordinator
Dr. Debra Latour
Abstract
Emotional dysregulation is common among children in outpatient therapy, affecting up to 20% of youth ages 0–19, with prevalence increasing to 33% in outpatient settings and 67% in mental health settings (Baroud, 2024; Haeyen, 2020). Contributing factors include adverse childhood experiences, anxiety, trauma, and symptoms of mental health and developmental disorders (Beiderman, 2019; Moehler, 2022; Paulus, 2021). This project aims to address gaps in literature by identifying effective art-based interventions for emotional regulation. It does so through a program designed to educate outpatient pediatric clinicians and explore practical strategies to support clients experiencing emotional dysregulation. Overall, this study synthesizes the effectiveness of art-based interventions as a tool for emotional regulation.
Keywords: Emotional, Regulation, Pediatrics, Art-Based, Intervention
Recommended Citation
Totoro, Lucas M., "Art-Based Emotional Regulation Through an Occupational Lens" (2028). OTD DEx Reports - College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. 121.
https://digitalcommons.law.wne.edu/otd/121
