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THE MANY GIFTS OF ART MAKING
EXPRESSIVE ARTS, ART THERAPY & PLAY THERAPY
with Alessandra Colfi,Artist, Expressive Art Facilitator, Linguist
Art not only reproduces the visible, but makes visible that which is not easily seen.’Kimon Nikolaides, arts educator
‘Imagination is more important than knowledge’ – Albert Einstein
EXPRESSIVE ARTSVS.
ART THERAPY
* Client Centered Approach
* Therapeutic Relationship
WHY ART MAKING?
• Activate fantasy and imagination, giving it shape and color, bringing out messages
• Art making is the doorway to our souls.• Natural tendency for the psyche to heal
itself.
(Carl Jung’s teachings)
CHILDREN’S ART
Through art and play, children may play / act out issues, traumatic events, uncomfortable situations,
and build coping skills.
CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY
~ Look At The World Through A Child’s Eyes ~
1.We can only give what we are aware of, accept and appreciate in ourselves.
2.The child takes the lead when he/she feels safe and comfortable.
Others / supplies / toys = catalysts.
3. Children learn by experience.
4. Sit down at children’s eye level and show interest.
5. Listen to the child
6. A statement goes to the child’s soul.
7. Play is children’s language.
8. ‘It sounds like you have a plan.’
Using Choices & Consequences turn all responsibility back to them.
9. Allow - No hurry10. Play is intrinsically complete & rewarding
Give the child credit, not praise. Play allows children to discover their own strengths11. Always address the child as ‘you’12. If I don’t learn something from the child, then the child won’t learn anything from me
ENCOURAGEMENT & VALIDATION
VS. PRAISE
CREATE MOTIVATION & DISCIPLINE
PROCESS VS. PRODUCT
THE ARTS FOSTER, ENHANCE, NURTURE AND PROMOTE:
* Hand-Eye Coordination
* Small Muscle Development
* Concentration / Focus
* Relaxation
* Cooperation
* Imagination & Fantasy
* Self-Esteem
* Processing Information
* Following Direction
…
…THE ARTS FOSTER, ENHANCE, NURTURE AND
PROMOTE:* Self-Motivation to Explore & to Learn
* Sense of Control & Accomplishment
* Confidence in Risk-Taking
* Left/Right Brain Harmonization
* Creativity & Problem Solving
* Compassion
* Stress Management
* Emotional Intelligence
* Bonding
LEARNING DIFFERENCES ~ LEARNING STYLES
• 15% AUDITORY
• 40% VISUAL
• 45% KINESTHETIC
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCIES
By Harvard’s Dr. Howard Gardner
FIELD RESEARCH SHOWSSKILLS TRANSFER…
SEATTLE - Green Lake Elementary School * Discipline Problem Almost Disappeared * Rising Academic AchievementNEEDHAM, MASS. – John Eliot Elem. School * Highest Scores in Massachusetts Educational Assessment Program - MEAP SHUTESBURY, MASS. - Elem. School * Learning subjects through art brings Higher Student Motivation, Understanding, Quality of Work, Discipline
WHAT THESE SCHOOLS HAVE IN COMMON:
AT LEAST 25% CURRICULM FOCUSES ON THE ARTS AS SEPARATE SUBJECTS
THE ARTS ARE INTEGRATED THROUGHOUT THE CURRICULUM
…FIELD RESEARCH SHOWSSKILLS TRANSFER
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION BOARD
SAT scores are 31 to 50 points higher for math and language in students who had art & music in their curriculum.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND THE ARTS
PLAY TIME!
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