If someone said to me, “You can do whatever you want today.” There is no doubt in my mind that I would find myself at a crafting store buying all sorts of materials to create all day long. So imagine my excitement when I registered for school this session and got to take Expressive Arts Therapy! Not only was I going to create, I was going to learn how to help others in the process.
While I have always loved art, I now realize that art is a form of communication. It is much easier to share your feelings on paper than it is through conversation, especially when something is difficult. Often times, children don’t know how to share their feelings with their parents and the reverse is true as well. Art can open the door to better communication.
Pass out some paper and markers and have some fun with your family. Without having anyone share their answer with the group, have everyone complete the sentence, “My family____________.” or a sentence starter you would like them to answer. Next, everyone will draw a picture to match their statement. Once everyone is finished, go around the table and share. You will be amazed at what you see and the conversation that can come out of a simple picture. You might not like what they have to say or it might be the most endearing thing they have ever shared. Either way, remember it is how each individual feels. Good or bad, you are teaching your family how to share their feelings while learning things that you might never have known.
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