Art for your Heart

Assignment: Creating a cut paper flower and decorating it with positive affirmations. [email protected] Instagram: artforyourheart2021 artforyourheart2021 Image source- Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Creating a bag self portrait filled with “I Am” statements. Instagram:  artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 Sources:  http://www.arttherapyblog.com/art-therapy-activities/bag-self-portrait-art-therapy-activity-2/#.YE5pveZOmX0 Image source:  Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Art therapy assignment focusing on labeling emotions.

Assignment: Create a tree with blessings for leaves. Instagram:  Artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 [email protected] Image Source:  Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Assignment: Create a found poem. Instagram: Artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 Sources: poets.org Image source:  unsplash.com, Jon Tyson

Assignment: creating a “Happy Place” book to relieve anxiety. Instagram: artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 Sources: https://positivepsychology.com/art-therapy/, post by Elaine Mead

Create an intention stick. Instagram: Artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 Sources: https://theyogahub.ie/why-do-we-set-an-intention-at-the-beginning-of-a-yoga-class/#:~:text=The%20Sanskrit%20word%20for%20intention%20is%20Sankalpa.&text=Setting%20an%20intention%20for%20your,whatever%20you%20want%20to%20cultivate. http://sacredhealingdrum.com/how-to-make-a-prayer-stick/ http://caterina-artfullmusings.blogspot.com/2011/07/intention-sticksor-talking-sticksor.html https://www.pinterest.com/pin/338825571950399072/ http://jkrtherapy.com/new-blog-1/2015/3/17/intention-sticks

Assignment: Write a message to a source of conflict in your life (person or issue). Create a scribble drawing on front side. Sources: https://therapistaid.com/worksheets/postcard-art-activity.pdf Https://www.huffpost.com/entry/art-therapy-techniques Https://medium.com/beingwell/the-postcard-you-will-never-send Https://creativityintherapy.com/2013/02/scribble-drawings-for-relaxation Image source: Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Week 4: Decorate the outside of a box with the roles you play in your life. At the 8:03 time stamp are the instructions for the inside of the box- you will place items to represent your personal values. Instagram:  Artforyourheart2021, #artforyourheart2021 Sources:  https://arttherapytechniques.blogspot.com/2010/07/june-art-therapy-techniques.html Andrew Blackman article-  https://business.tutsplus.com/tutorials/what-are-personal-values--cms-31561 Scott Jeffrey's personal values list-  https://scottjeffrey.com/core-values-list/ Image credit: Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Draw yourself as a superhero with one of your special skills as your superpower.  Source: https://lovinartclass.weebly.com/superhero-self-portraits.html  Instagram: artforyourheart2021 #artforyourheart2021 Image credit: Jon Tyson, unsplash.com

Creating a temporary mandala out of items found in nature. Sources: Https://childhood by nature.com/mandalas-a-practically-perfect-form-of-nature-art/ Artfulparent.com Playful learning.net https://www.mandalasforthesoul.com/mandala-art-therapy/ sunflowerandivy.com.au

Updated episode- includes description of podcast and first week’s assignment. *******Instagram: artforyourheart2021*****Image credit: Jon Tyson, unsplash.com*****Assignment source: intuitivecreativity.com