Stress is a prevalent mental or emotional tension caused by demanding circumstances that many individuals experience in their daily lives. Prolonged stress can manifest as physical pain in the body. To address this issue, this workshop aims to help participants visualize stress to identify its source. Stress may be concentrated in specific areas of the body or spread throughout multiple regions. As part of the workshop, we will explore a range of creative, sensory, meditative, and physical methods to alleviate stress.

In addition, this workshop aims to explore emotions by facilitating an introspective dialogue that borrows from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the teachings of the Qur'an. The ultimate goal of this session is to recognize the significance of emotions and identify methods to promote healing.

What we will cover:

1. Discussion: Emotions - where does  it come from? How does it show up? What can I do?
2. My Heart Strings - Drawing Activity
3. Personal Feelings Chart
4. Stress in the body
5. Meditation 

What you will need:

• Colour pencils or colour markers/pens or pastels (whichever medium you like working with)
• Blank paper
• Writing paper or personal journal
• Pencil
• Eraser (optional)
• Ruler (optionl)
• Sharpener (optional)
• (Optional) Printer: to print templates that will be emailed to participants. This is optional to print

Who should attend:

• Anyone seeking a creative tools to regulate emotions
• Anyone who is finding it challenging to deal with their emotions
• Anyone wants to increase their understanding on personal development and awareness

Art skill level: Ideal for absolute beginners to the experienced. No previous art experience required to join.