Dr. Annemarie Abbing
Leiden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands
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About Annemarie
Annemarie Abbing, PhD, is a senior lecturer and researcher, specialized in arts therapies. With a background in art therapy, veterinary public health and clinical neurodevelopmental sciences, she has dedicated her career to advancing the evidence base of creative arts therapies, particularly in mental health. Annemarie has led multiple research projects on the mechanisms and effectiveness of arts therapy for anxiety and forensic populations, collaborating with academic institutions, professional associations, and healthcare organizations. As a scientific advisor for Vaktherapie Nederland, she plays a key role in shaping national standards for arts therapies. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international conferences. Alongside her research, she mentors bachelor and master's students and doctoral candidates, fostering the next generation of arts therapy professionals. Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges clinical practice, education, and research, making contributions to the field.
Publications
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Kreijen, P., & Abbing, A. (2024). Case report on clay sculpting of Platonic solids for anxiety: exploration of effects and mechanisms of change. The Arts in Psychotherapy, Volume 91, November 2024, 102219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aip.2024.102219
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van Hooren, S., Abbing, A., Waterink, W., & Haeyen, S. (2024). Psychophysiological effects of arts therapies in adults with mental disorders. PROSPERO 2024 CRD42024521938
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Willemsen, M., Abbing, A., Haeyen, S., Witte, M. D., & van Hooren, S. (2024). The creative arts therapists on the continuum of practice within Arts in Health in the Netherlands. Dramatherapy, 44(1), 117-124. https://doi.org/10.1386/dj_00008_1
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Abbing, A., Baars E. (2024). Maltherapie bei Angst- und Furchterleben. In: Anthroposophische Maltherapie, Brauer, D., & Girke, M. (red). Salumed Verlag. p.263-281
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Abbing, A., Haeyen, S., Nyapati, S., Verboon, P., & Hooren, S. V. (2023). Effectiveness and mechanisms of the arts therapies in forensic care. A systematic review, narrative synthesis, and meta analysis. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14, 1128252. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1128252
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Abbing A.C. (22 januari 2020), Art therapy & anxiety. Dissertation. Institute of Education and Child Studies, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University. Promotor: Swaab J.T.. Co-promotoren: Baars E.W., De Sonneville L.M.J. Art therapy & anxiety | Scholarly Publications (universiteitleiden.nl)
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Abbing, A., Baars, E.W., de Sonneville, L., Ponstein, A.S., & Swaab, H. (2019). The Effectiveness of Art Therapy for Anxiety in Adult Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Front. Psychol. 10:1203. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01203
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Abbing A, de Sonneville L, Baars E, Bourne D, Swaab H (2019). Anxiety reduction through art therapy in women. Exploring stress regulation and executive functioning as underlying neurocognitive mechanisms. PLOS ONE 14(12): e0225200. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0225200
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Abbing AC, Baars EW, Van Haastrecht O and Ponstein AS (2019). Acceptance of Anxiety through Art Therapy: A Case Report Exploring How Anthroposophic Art Therapy Addresses Emotion Regulation and Executive Functioning. Case Reports in Psychiatry, vol. 2019, Article ID 4875381, 13 pages, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/4875381
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Abbing, A., Ponstein, A., van Hooren, S., de Sonneville, L., Swaab, H., & Baars, E. (2018). The effectiveness of art therapy for anxiety in adults: A systematic review of randomised and nonrandomised controlled trials. PLoS ONE 13(12): e0208716. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208716
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Abbing, A., Ponstein, A., Kienle, G., Gruber, H., & Baars, E. (2016). The CARE-AAT Guideline: Development and testing of a consensus-based guideline for case reports in anthroposophic art therapy. International Journal of Art Therapy, DOI: 10.1080/17454832.2016.1170054