"Happiness tree": a thematic art-based group counseling method for enhancing positive psychological traits in Chinese college students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study was a pilot study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a new counseling method "Happiness Tree" thematic art-based group counseling.

Methods

We conducted an intervention study in which 36 psychologically healthy college students were instructed to create symbolic tree drawings and engage in reflective writing, helping them identify personal strengths and emotional resources. Students in the experimental group received six online group counseling sessions, while students in the control group received no intervention. Subjective well-being (SWB) and general self-efficacy (GSE) were measured before and after the intervention.

Results

The results showed that participants in the experimental group experienced preliminary improvements in both SWB a

SUBMITTER: Xie F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12406868 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature