Caroline Peterson - Distinguished Contributor of the Month
Caroline Peterson’s contributions have been instrumental in the development and advocacy of Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy (MBAT). She is an active practitioner and researcher. What we find especially bad ass about MBAT is the integration of several experiential, ancient wisdom practices: Art, Meditation, and Group Work.
Caroline is the study director for an investigation examining the effects of mindfulness-based art therapy for cancer patients. She received a $400,000 grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) for this investigation. Caroline hypothesizes that MBAT will help people with cancer “Live Better with the Uncertainty of Cancer” by significantly improving health-related quality of life, a reduction in stress-related symptoms, and enhanced coping ability. To learn more, click on Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy for Cancer Patients.
