From the Child Mind Institute – Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way by Writer: Brigit Katz and Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/
Creating art at home can be a great way to relax and express yourself. Many people find doodling, colouring, or creating soothing and helpful to deal with stress or unwind at the end of the day. You can find materials around your home that you may not of thought of to create with! Below is a list of traditional materials and other items that you could potentially use. Below the list is a link for creating a visual journal which can be a great way to keep a daily art practice.
Art materials you may have:
Pens, pencils, markers, colored pencils, permanent markers, paper, watercolours, canvas boards, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, chalk or oil pastels, scissors, play-doh / clay, hot glue gun, construction paper, pom-poms, beads, sequins, string, felt/fabric, etc.
Other household items which can be used for art making:
Coffee, tea, aluminum foil, egg cartons, salt, coffee filters, Styrofoam (print making), bubble wrap, cardboard rolls (toilet paper/paper towel), q-tips, corks, cupcake liners, newspaper, cardboard, yarn, fabric, tissue paper, old socks, plastic containers, spices, sponges, etc.
Supplies you can find in nature:
Seashells, sticks, pinecones, leaves, flowers, pebbles, rocks, etc.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/arts-and-health/201604/visual-journaling-reflective-practice
Check out these great remote resources from Children’s National. There are songs, stories, and activities that can followed along with and have messages which can lead to important conversations with your family.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/be-calm-hotline-1.5865811
A local BC artist sets up national hotline of calming sounds to soothe stresses. You can check out the CBC article or use the information below:
1-877-223-2256
More information about the 1-877-2BE-CALM (1-877-223-2256) project can be found at victoria.ca/becalm
From the Child Mind Institute – Help yourself, and them, by learning techniques to manage stress in a healthy way by Writer: Brigit Katz and Clinical Expert: Jamie Howard, PhD https://childmind.org/article/how-to-avoid-passing-anxiety-on-to-your-kids/
Creating art at home can be a great way to relax and express yourself. Many people find doodling, colouring, or creating soothing and helpful to deal with stress or unwind at the end of the day. You can find materials around your home that you may not of thought of to create with! Below is…
Check out these great remote resources from Children’s National. There are songs, stories, and activities that can followed along with and have messages which can lead to important conversations with your family. https://childrensnational.org/visit/resources-for-families/child-life-and-integrative-care-services/creative-and-therapeutic-arts/art-therapy/remote-art-therapy
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/be-calm-hotline-1.5865811 A local BC artist sets up national hotline of calming sounds to soothe stresses. You can check out the CBC article or use the information below: 1-877-223-2256 More information about the 1-877-2BE-CALM (1-877-223-2256) project can be found at victoria.ca/becalm
Below is a link to my website and research that is available on Concordia’s Spectrum. On this website, images from the arts-based research appear, as well as resources for adolescents. http://amandamepower.wix.com/deeperwaters
Below is a link to my website and research that is available on Concordia’s Spectrum. On this website, images from the arts-based research appear, as well as resources for adolescents.
power art therapy 