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Mandala Creation:


Mandalas are intricate, symmetrical designs can be a meditative practice, helping to focus the mind and encourage a state of tranquility. You can use colored pencils, markers, or even sand to craft these beautiful, intricate patterns. As you draw or arrange your mandala, focus on your intentions, feelings, and the process of growth


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Memory Threads


Memory Threads are a collection of your favorite experiences. It’s a way to make a piece of art out of your good memories. A special piece like this emphasizes how many precious moments there really are in life. It’s important to focus on positive memories because positive and joyful energy attracts more positive and joyful energy. With this exercise, you will gather symbols of positive moments in your life in order to attract more positive experiences. You will be creating something new from past events.


MATERIALS:


Memorabilia (ticket stubs, receipts, journal notes, love letters, photographs, pressed flowers, etc.)


Scraps of fabric


Sewing machine (optional)


A Visual Presentation of your life


Take time to think about your current life. What metaphors come to mind? One effective metaphor for life is a landscape. Think of the feelings that come over you when you look at a landscape of violently blowing trees compared with a landscape of gently rolling hills with low grass. Think of different objects that would symbolize your life right now, or where you’re heading.


STEPS:


1.Take 15 minutes to reflect on your life. What metaphor represents your current situation?


2.Sketch a visual representation of your metaphor on the paper with the colored pencils.


3.Use the watercolors to add more color to your art.


Therapeutic Art Journal Prompt


Document a happy experience you had


Using various art tools, document a happe experience you recently had. Create a visual representation of the event, the feelings, and the joy 😊


Share your progress and final result 👏

Life Reflection Collage


The Life Reflection Collage will allow you to honor the moment you are experiencing. Choose images that represent your current feelings. Think of this as a mood board. Accepting current feelings is a way to really experience them and release them. Look for objects, places, and colors that express your current mood. You can be creative with where you place each item and how the items interact with one another.


BENEFIT: Improves emotional regulation


Exercise time: Allow yourself 50 minutes to complete this exercise


MATERIALS: Magazines Scissors Glue 1 sheet of 18-by-24-inch heavy-weight drawing paper


STEPS: 1.Using the magazines, find a headline that matches how you feel today. Cut out the headline.


My Feelings Chart


Each of our emotions relates to specific experiences. In this exercise you will be asked to draw an experience in which you’ve related to various emotions. This is an opportunity to reflect on the last time you experienced each emotion. I’ve had clients who have had a difficult time remembering the last time they felt genuine feelings of happiness. It’s important to nurture your inner world and allow yourself to appreciate and enjoy life.


BENEFITS: Identifies personal feelings and helps gain mastery and regulation over emotions


MATERIALS: 1 sheet of 18-by-24-inch heavy-weight drawing paper Scissors Pen Colored pencils Oil pastels


STEPS:


1.Cut the sheet of paper into 8 equal squares.


A Family Portrait


Childhood experiences can play a large role in the relationships we have today. Looking back on these relationships can help you identify emotional issues that may challenge you. In this exercise, you will explore the emotional dynamics between you and each of your family members, as well as delve into how they influenced your upbringing. BENEFIT: Increases understanding of family dynamics as they relate to emotional issues


STEPS: 1.Take five minutes to reflect on which members of your family have been important in your life. Determine who, if anyone, has been an essential part of your journey. 2.Use a pencil to draw those family members onto paper. Be sure to include yourself in your drawing. 3.Use colored pencils and oil pastels to add color to your art.


Reflective Questions:

·Does the person you are standing next to relate to who you are closest to emotionally? ·How has…

Strength Shield


Shields are known for their protective symbolism and strength. They are made of heavy metal and were once used to protect soldiers during battle. Their unique coats of arms represent who they meant to protect. In this exercise you will create your own strength shield. Your design should be thought of as a protective force to empower you during times of turmoil. Think of your own strengths and how they are used to protect you.

Draw a shield on the paper. If you need help, search for a shield shape on the Internet and trace it onto your piece of paper.

2.Cut out the shield.

3.Use the pencil to divide your shield into four equal parts.

4.Identify four of your strengths, and write each one in a separate part of your shield.


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