In Happy Hour Season 1 Episode 3, Olivia and Carley interview Dr. Margaret Carlock-Russo, President of the American Art Therapy Association. Margaret goes into the difference between Art Therapy and utilizing adult coloring books for stress relief, as well as reminding us that “every single human being has creative potential, and can be creative, it’s just a matter of finding your way of doing that.”

If you would like to find an Art Therapist or find more information about art therapy head to https://arttherapy.org/

In Happy Hour Season 1 Episode 2, Olivia and Carley interview Dr. Tim Kasser, an American psychologist, retired professor and author, and pick his brain on his investigation into coloring’s effects on anxiety. Listen here and dive a bit deeper with us into the psychology surrounding adult coloring books. 

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Dr. Tim Kasser and Nancy Curry Research: Can Coloring Mandalas Reduce Anxiety? 

Welcome to the Happy Hour Season 1 premiere! This season’s topic: Adult Coloring Books.  In this first episode, Olivia and Carley discuss their past experiences with Adult Coloring Books, their expectations going into their month-long trial period, and where their stress levels are at this moment in time. Interested in trying out the coloring book alongside Olivia and Carley? Head to https://www.colourtation.com/buy/p/anti-stress-meditation-through-colouring

In the Happy Hour premiere, Olivia and Carley discuss their personal journeys in nursing, how they’ve each struggled with mental health in their careers, and how their struggles led them to get involved with Operation Happy Nurse.