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Coloring activities have the potential to help individuals that have experienced trauma process their experiences, regulate emotions, and foster resilience. This low-stress activity promotes mindfulness by encouraging presence in the moment, sustaining attention, reducing activity in brain regions associated with fear, and lowering cortisol levels. Both structured or unstructured coloring activities can be effective for children and adults, and are particularly beneficial for older adults, as they are associated with cognitive functioning and physical dexterity. Although not a substitute for evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy), coloring activities can support treatment engagement and therapeutic rapport.
Developed for professionals from diverse backgrounds (e.g., occupational therapy, educators, mental health providers, and other helping professionals), this 2-hour webinar introduces ways in which coloring book activities can be integrated into trauma-informed therapy across a diverse range of treatment settings. Guidance on implementation is provided throughout the training, including strategies for selecting appropriate materials, individualizing sessions to meet diverse client needs (e.g., cognitive, affective, and social needs), ensuring a safe environment, integrating coloring with other interventions (e.g., psychoeducational and journaling practices), and identifying real-world application strategies for various settings (e.g., community programs, schools, and clinical practice). Other topics discussed during this session include the core principles of trauma-informed care, emotion regulation, grounding activities, meditation, mindfulness, and trauma-related symptoms and triggers. Key learning objectives are reinforced throughout the training via recent peer-reviewed research findings, case study examples, and the instructor’s personal clinical experience.
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Sensational Brain LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity ID# 00000. This distance-learning, independent format is offered at 0.2 CEUs, Introductory Level, OT Service Delivery.The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition. |
Jerrod Brown, PhD, MA, MS, MS, MS, MS, MS, is a professor, trainer, researcher, and consultant with multiple years of experience teaching collegiate courses. Jerrod is also the founder and CEO of the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS) and founder and co-editor-in-chief of Forensic Scholars Today. Jerrod has also provided consultation services to a number of caregivers, professionals, and organizations pertaining to topics related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), confabulation, suggestibility, trauma and other life adversities, alexithymia, executive dysfunction, criminal recidivism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and youth firesetting. Jerrod has completed six separate master’s degree programs and holds graduate certificates in Applied Pediatric Nutrition, Medical Biochemistry, Exercise Prescription, Neuroscience and the Law, Neuropsychology, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Dyslexia, Other Health Disabilities (OHD), and Traumatic-Brain Injuries (TBI). In 2021, Jerrod completed a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership and Organizational Strategy from Walden University and a Professional Certificate in Forensic Psychology from San Diego State University Global Campus. In 2023, Jerrod completed a certificate in diabetes care and education from Central Arizona College. Jerrod has also conducted over 300 workshops, webinars, and on-demand trainings for various organizations and professional and student audiences. Jerrod has published several articles and book chapters, and recently, co-edited the book Forensic Mental Health: A Source Guide for Professionals (Brown & Weinkauf, 2018) with Erv Weinkauf. Jerrod has also been quoted in various magazines, newspapers, and other professional outlets. Jerrod is also regularly featured on several national and international podcast programs.
