Nonverbal Intervention from the Perspective of Embodied Cognition: Localized Practice of Ceramic Art Therapy in Adolescent Mental Health Education

Key Points

• The study aims to explore the role of ceramic art therapy in facilitating emotional expression and psychological resilience in adolescents with mental health challenges.
• Case studies of 'Clay for the Heart' practice projects
• Mixed-methods research evaluation
• Integration of embodied cognition theory and local cultural philosophies
• Ceramic art therapy significantly improved emotional expression and psychological resilience in adolescents; specific percentages not reported.
• Participants reported enhanced perception and embodiment of emotions, with qualitative feedback indicating greater emotional awareness.
• The study highlighted the culturally relevant and practically applicable aspects of this nonverbal intervention.

Abstract