<p> Table of Contents:<br><br>

Chapter 1

: Introduction<br>1.1 Background and Rationale<br>1.2 Objectives of the Study<br>1.3 Scope and Limitations<br>1.4 Definition of Key Terms<br><br>

Chapter 2

: Literature Review<br>2.1 Historical Overview of Art Therapy<br>2.2 Theoretical Frameworks in Art Therapy<br>2.3 Psychological Mechanisms of Art Therapy<br>2.4 Empirical Evidence Supporting the Efficacy of Art Therapy<br>2.5 Challenges and Criticisms in Art Therapy Research<br><br>

Chapter 3

: Methodology<br>3.1 Research Design<br>3.2 Participants<br>3.3 Materials and Instruments<br>3.4 Procedure<br>3.5 Data Analysis Plan<br><br>

Chapter 4

: Findings<br>4.1 Overview of Participants' Demographics<br>4.2 Quantitative Findings: Pre- and Post-Intervention Measures<br>4.3 Qualitative Findings: Themes Emerging from Participant Responses<br>4.4 Discussion of Findings<br><br>

Chapter 5

: Conclusion and Implications<br>5.1 Summary of Key Findings<br>5.2 Theoretical Contributions<br>5.3 Practical Implications for Clinical Practice<br>5.4 Recommendations for Future Research<br><br>References<br><br>Appendices<br><br><br></p>