Therapeutic Art & Somatic Practices for Self-Care

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Are you living mostly in your head? Do you ever find yourself "blank" when asked how you really feel?
In our fast-paced world, we often lose the connection between our minds and our bodies. We ignore the "butterflies" of excitement or the tension in our shoulders until they become too loud to ignore. But your body speaks a language of its own-and creativity is the bridge that helps you translate it.
What You Will Learn:
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The Power of the "Felt Sense":
Explore how your body signals emotions and discover your needs before your brain even finds the words.
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Somatic Regulation:
Master a specific breathing technique to soothe your nervous system and a body scan to build the "muscle" of self-attunement.
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Active Imagination:
Use a Jungian-inspired guided meditation to visualize your emotions as characters on a stage.
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Intuitive Painting:
Project your inner "play" onto paper without the pressure of aesthetics-focusing on truth over beauty.
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Personal Symbolism:
Who This Class Is For:
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Creatives feeling blocked or disconnected.
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Anyone on a healing journey looking for gentle tools for self-regulation.
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Individuals who want to move from "thinking" their feelings to "sensing" them.
Materials Needed:
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Two sheets of paper.
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Your choice of medium: Crayons, markers, or watercolors.
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The Introspection Worksheet (available in the Resources tab).
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A quiet, cozy space where you can sit comfortably.
Let’s stop living only from the neck up. Let’s dive in!