RESOURCES & RESEARCH
The ideas behind the curriculum.
Evidence-based, creative, and community-focused.
Peaceful HeArt is grounded in research on expressive arts, mental health, and youth well-being. Explore resources for students, parents, educators, and the complete bibliography that informs our workshops.
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Resources for everyone.
Whether you're a student, parent, or educator, we've gathered materials to support creative well-being and mental health.
For Students
Explore creative ways to manage stress, express emotions, and build confidence. Our workshops give you tools to navigate school, friendships, and life.
For Parents
Learn how art-based activities can support your child's emotional well-being. Find tips for continuing the conversation at home and fostering resilience.
For Educators
Bring Peaceful HeArt to your school. Our curriculum aligns with social-emotional learning goals and provides a creative approach to mental health.
RESEARCH BEHIND PEACEFUL HEART
Evidence-based practice.
The Peaceful HeArt curriculum is informed by a growing body of research on expressive arts, mental health stigma, school well-being, and creative therapies.
Complete Bibliography
* The bibliography has been reviewed and cleaned up to remove duplicate citations.
- Bastemur, S., & Bas, B. (2021). Integration of narrative therapy with expressive art practices. Current Approaches to Psychiatry, 13(1), 146–160.
- Beato, A., da Costa, L. P., Carvalho, A., Albuquerque, S., & Santos, I. (2024). WeARTolerance. PLOS ONE, 19(12), e0314994.
- Gaiha, S. M., et al. (2021). Effectiveness of arts interventions to reduce mental-health-related stigma among youth. BMC Psychiatry, 21, 364.
- Malboeuf-Hurtubise, C., et al. (2021). Online art therapy in elementary schools during COVID-19. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 15(1).
- Perryman, K., Blisard, P., & Moss, R. (2019). Using creative arts in trauma therapy. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 41(1), 80–94.
- Saikia, P., & Deuri, S. P. (2024). Integrative art therapy. Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing, 21(2), 152–160.
- Vella-Brodrick, D. A. (2016). Optimizing well-being in schools. Communique, 45(1).
- Withrow, R. L. (2004). The use of color in art therapy. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development, 43(1), 33–40.
- Wolf Bordonaro, G. P., et al. (2025). Arts in medicine partnerships. Behavioral Sciences, 15(8), 1030.