Affirmations are a beautiful way to start your day, create positive energy at the beginning of a group session, and can set the tone for a collaborative meeting. These are only a few examples of when these simple cards come in handy and create a big impact. In my experience I have invited people to choose an affirmation card at the beginning of creative groups with youth, empowering experiences with women, and business Every time at least one person (usually more) has a strong positive response to the message they receive and many people express gratitude for the grounding experience.
Affirmations are messages that encourage personal growth, healing, and kindness. They reduce stress, increase confidence, and improve mood. While I have a few affirmation decks that I use regularly I believe a personalized deck is more meaningful and creates a stronger connection between you and your life journey. When you gather with a group of like minded individuals to create your own personalized deck the ideas flow as the room becomes filled with inspiring messages. I hope you are inspired to create an Affirmation Deck of your own. Watch for upcoming workshops or book one for you and a group of friends. Our lives are filled with things that compete for our attention and interfere with our ability to focus on what is important to us, leaving us feeling depleted, overwhelmed, irritable and stressed or anxious. This is true for both youth and adults as we navigate social expectations, daily responsibilities, social media, academic or work performance, peer relationships, parenting dynamics, and the list goes on.
I believe we need to normalize caring for our emotional health in a way that is meaningful and connects with our individual experiences. This is where Therapeutic Art comes in. Therapeutic Art uses mark making as an opportunity to validate your current experiences and nurture yourself moving forward. Mark making is about making marks on paper rather than focusing on creating something that looks good, any creative ability can feel comfortable to participate. Therapeutic Art is an experience that is effective in caring for, understanding, and expressing your feelings and experiences in a way that words aren't always able to. I chose to become a Therapeutic Arts Practitioner because I believe in the value mark making has in supporting our emotional health providing space for us to show up as the amazing individuals we are despite the busy world that moves around us. I specialize in working with youth, individuals who work with youth, and mothers. |
Liz MccurdyTherapeutic Arts Practitioner Archives
September 2024
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