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Mindfulness Based Art Therapy as Effective Tool to Improve Mental Health of Seniors in the context of COVID19 pandemic
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €157,940.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Cooperation partnerships in adult education
Project code2021-1-LT01-KA220-ADU-000030408
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"<< Background >>Population of Europe is ageing rapidly. The average age of Europeans is already highest in the world, and proportion of people aged 65+ is forecast to increase from 14% in 2010 to 25% in 2050 (WHO data). Although people are living longer, but not everyone has a good quality of life in old age because of physical and mental health. On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic, which significantly contributed to the worsening of physical and mental health of seniors. The newest research states that 1 year after declaration of pandemic there is strong evidence that social isolation has caused older people to feel lonely, which in turn has led to increased mortality, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety. Research have also shown that psychological therapies are one of the most effective means of overcoming the consequences of isolation for human psychological health. Mindfulness Based Art Therapy (MBAT) is a new method of psychological intervention first proposed by Dr. Laury Rappaport in the US in 2009. Practitioners of MBAT are of the opinion that this method greatly benefits patients participating in therapy and helps to cope with depression, anxiety and stress. << Objectives >>The main goal of the project was to equip adult educators, working with seniors, with methodological material about use of MBAT in order to improve 65+ learners' mental health in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Also we provided seniors with an easily accessible and easy-to-use tool on how to use MBAT in every-day life. The objectives of the project were the following: 1. To create tailor-made MBAT training package for adult educators and seniors available on e-learning platform, Android and iOS mobile app. 2. To improve mental health and well-being of seniors. 3. To promote circular economy among adult educators, seniors and stakeholders. 4. To create international network of adult education organisations working with MBAT. Target group of the project - adult educators (geriatric psychologists and nurses, social workers caring elderlies in care homes and daily centers, lecturers, coaches in the Third Age Universities, adult education centers, art therapists, providing educational and psychological help services for seniors, etc). Beneficiaries - seniors aged 65+. Our project has no intention to copy Dr. Laury Rappaport's original MBAT version, however we've adapted this approach in order to meet European conditions. << Implementation >>In order to achieve project aim and objectives partners implemented the following activities: 1. Researched the impact of MBAT on seniors' mental health, provided in-depth information about the use of MBAT in respective EU countries and composed the map of possibilities. 2. Prepared innovative training package for adult educators and seniors consisting of training programme and tool kit for use in everyday life. 3. Created project website and prepared e-learning platform and mobile application as a tool for learning on MBAT and use its techniques in everyday life through personal computer, tablet or mobile phone. 4. Implemented international training of adult educators ""MBAT4Trainers: giving the guidance for adult educators"". 5. Carried out testing and piloting sessions on MBAT4Seniors educational package in all partners countries. 6. Hold 6 local workshops for seniors about use of MBAT in everyday life. 7. Created Community of Practice in EPALE platform and maintain communication and exchanging experience in it. << Results >>The main results of the project are the following: 1. International in-depth Analysis: the use and impact of Mindfulness Based Art Therapy to improve the mental health of the individuals. 2. MBAT4Seniors Manual. It is instructions with didactic material as well as practical tasks for adult educators with the aim to hold effective MBAT sessions for seniors. Manual contains material on circular economy in order to make MBAT sessions eco-friendly. 3. MBAT4Seniors Tool Kit. It is a set of practical MBAT tools (techniques) designed for educators and both seniors 65+ to apply MBAT approach. 4. Web and e-learning platform https://mbat4seniors.com, Android and iOS mobile application, YouTube channel with MBAT4Seniors techniques in English, Lithuanian, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, Danish and Polish languages."
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"<< Background >>Population of Europe is ageing rapidly. The average age of Europeans is already highest in the world, and proportion of people aged 65+ is forecast to increase from 14% in 2010 to 25% in 2050 (WHO data). Although people are living longer, but not everyone has a good quality of life in old age because of physical and mental health. On 11 March 2020, the WHO declared the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a pandemic, which significantly contributed to the worsening of physical and mental health of seniors. The newest research states that 1 year after declaration of pandemic there is strong evidence that social isolation has caused older people to feel lonely, which in turn has led to increased mortality, cardiovascular disease, depression and anxiety. Research have also shown that psychological therapies are one of the most effective means of overcoming the consequences of isolation for human psychological health. Mindfulness Based Art Therapy (MBAT) is a new method of psychological intervention first proposed by Dr. Laury Rappaport in the US in 2009. Practitioners of MBAT are of the opinion that this method greatly benefits patients participating in therapy and helps to cope with depression, anxiety and stress. << Objectives >>The main goal of the project was to equip adult educators, working with seniors, with methodological material about use of MBAT in order to improve 65+ learners' mental health in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. Also we provided seniors with an easily accessible and easy-to-use tool on how to use MBAT in every-day life. The objectives of the project were the following: 1. To create tailor-made MBAT training package for adult educators and seniors available on e-learning platform, Android and iOS mobile app. 2. To improve mental health and well-being of seniors. 3. To promote circular economy among adult educators, seniors and stakeholders. 4. To create international network of adult education organisations working with MBAT. Target group of the project - adult educators (geriatric psychologists and nurses, social workers caring elderlies in care homes and daily centers, lecturers, coaches in the Third Age Universities, adult education centers, art therapists, providing educational and psychological help services for seniors, etc). Beneficiaries - seniors aged 65+. Our project has no intention to copy Dr. Laury Rappaport's original MBAT version, however we've adapted this approach in order to meet European conditions. << Implementation >>In order to achieve project aim and objectives partners implemented the following activities: 1. Researched the impact of MBAT on seniors' mental health, provided in-depth information about the use of MBAT in respective EU countries and composed the map of possibilities. 2. Prepared innovative training package for adult educators and seniors consisting of training programme and tool kit for use in everyday life. 3. Created project website and prepared e-learning platform and mobile application as a tool for learning on MBAT and use its techniques in everyday life through personal computer, tablet or mobile phone. 4. Implemented international training of adult educators ""MBAT4Trainers: giving the guidance for adult educators"". 5. Carried out testing and piloting sessions on MBAT4Seniors educational package in all partners countries. 6. Hold 6 local workshops for seniors about use of MBAT in everyday life. 7. Created Community of Practice in EPALE platform and maintain communication and exchanging experience in it. << Results >>The main results of the project are the following: 1. International in-depth Analysis: the use and impact of Mindfulness Based Art Therapy to improve the mental health of the individuals. 2. MBAT4Seniors Manual. It is instructions with didactic material as well as practical tasks for adult educators with the aim to hold effective MBAT sessions for seniors. Manual contains material on circular economy in order to make MBAT sessions eco-friendly. 3. MBAT4Seniors Tool Kit. It is a set of practical MBAT tools (techniques) designed for educators and both seniors 65+ to apply MBAT approach. 4. Web and e-learning platform https://mbat4seniors.com, Android and iOS mobile application, YouTube channel with MBAT4Seniors techniques in English, Lithuanian, Greek, Turkish, Spanish, Danish and Polish languages."
