CREATIVE RELAXATION: COLORING BOOKS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Dover Publications offers a wide variety of coloring books for children, adults, and seniors that aid in free expression, relaxation, improved hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, and more. The American Art Therapy Association endorses the use of Dover Coloring & Activity Books in a self-care regimen. "The adult coloring phenomenon is reintroducing art as an important component of health and wellness," says Dr. Donna Betts, ATR-BC, AATA President. "The AATA has been impressed by many of Dover's publications, especially the Creative Haven® coloring books for adults. These books provide a pathway to the life-affirming pleasures of making art."

The American Art Therapy Association is dedicated to the belief that making art is healing and life enhancing. The AATA supports the idea that coloring is beneficial as a self-care activity. If you are interested in learning more about the integrative mental health profession of art therapy, visit www.arttherapy.org.