December 16, 2024

Have anxiety? Want to learn calligraphy? Join our research study!

Do you experience mild to moderate anxiety?
Want to learn calligraphy?
Help us explore the effects of guided calligraphy training on mental health!

Check eligibility and sign up here: https://sites.uab.edu/calligraphyresearch

BENEFITS
Learn calligraphy with live instructor • Free online calligraphy training course • Free calligraphy supplies • Drawings for gift cards • Improve manual dexterity

PURPOSE
This is a pilot study to assess the feasibility of performing virtually administered art therapy research, as well as a preliminary study to explore whether calligraphy training affects anxiety levels in healthy individuals with mild to moderate anxiety.

TIME & LOCATION
All meetings and training sessions will be held on Zoom. Participation includes up to a total of 15 hours of time over 12 calendar weeks—an intro meeting, 4 training sessions, a debriefing meeting, and 15 minutes a day of practice--5 days a week for 4 weeks. Pending full recruitment, training classes will be held in January-February 2025.

HOW TO ENROLL
To learn more, check eligibility and sign up, click here: https://sites.uab.edu/calligraphyresearch