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Conditions
Brief summary
This mixed-methods, pilot study aims to explore the role of an art therapy program to support women's wellbeing in pregnancy. The brief art therapy intervention will be delivered by a qualified art therapist and will consist of four sessions (individual and group). Data will be collected at three timepoints to evaluate women’s experience and support intervention development.
Interventions
Brief name: Antenatal art therapy wellbeing program.
Materials used: The materials used in the intervention include visual art materials as provided to participants in Art in Pregnancy packs and a theme-based art therapy protocol.
Procedures: The pilot program is a brief, group-based art therapy intervention aimed at supporting wellbeing during pregnancy. The pilot has been designed based on a thematic review of peer reviewed research, pertaining to art-based programs delivered in the period o
Brief name: Antenatal art therapy wellbeing program. Materials used: The materials used in the intervention include visual art materials as provided to participants in Art in Pregnancy packs and a theme-based art therapy protocol. Procedures: The pilot program is a brief, group-based art therapy intervention aimed at supporting wellbeing during pregnancy. The pilot has been designed based on a thematic review of peer reviewed research, pertaining to art-based programs delivered in the period of pregnancy (Crane, Buultjens & Fenner, 2021). Session one (individual) aims to facilitate self reflection and exploration of emotion. Session two and three aim to consider themes relating to psychosocial health and developing identity. The final session aims to examine resourcefulness and support networks in the perinatal period. The themes will be used flexibly throughout the duration of the pilot with the aim of supporting individual expression and peer connection. A mix of visual art materials will be utilised in each session. Who will deliver the intervention: The intervention will be delivered by a Masters level qualified art therapist (and PhD candidate). The art therapist and graduate researcher has clinical experience in group art therapy, adult and perinatal mental health. Modes of delivery: In line with the general health recommendations during the global pandemic the pilot study will be conducted mostly online. If appropriate session one will be facilitated face-to-face. This will be an individual session between each research participant and the art therapist/graduate researcher. The subsequent group art therapy sessions (a maximum of ten participants in attendance for each group) will be conducted via videoconferencing. Location: Individual face-to-face research activities will occur at La Trobe University. The group component of the intervention (three sessions) will occur via video conferencing. Intervention delivery: The intervention consists of four, sixty minute art therapy sessions (one individual and three groups). Women will be eligible for enrollment at 28 weeks gestation and will progress through the study until follow-up at four to six weeks postnatal. Intervention Adherence: Adherence to the intervention will be monitored by members of the research team, in the form of an attendance check-list.
Sponsors
La Trobe University
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
A pregnant woman who is becoming a mother for the first time Currently accessing any chosen model of pregnancy care at the industry partner hospital (inclusive of shared care) Proficient in English Uncomplicated/low risk pregnancy Third trimester (from 28 weeks gestation) Aged 18 years or over Not currently seeking or receiving treatment (pharmacological or psychotherapeutic) for a diagnosed mental health condition
Exclusion criteria
If a participant is considered medically high-risk and unable to participate due to medical intervention. If a participant scores in the severe range on the Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21).
Outcome results
None listed