WHY PROCESS ARTS
Through process arts, one has the ability to nurture mental well-being and social connection, while reinforcing skills like problem-solving, focus, positive self-esteem, self-compassion, empathy and emotional sharing.
Process Arts preserves our innate sense of creative, curiosity and state of aliveness when engaging in free expression. As children we are naturally drawn to color and play — we explore materials freely and are open to endless possibilities. As adults we need to ignite our creative sparks…art enables us to lose ourselves and find ourselves at the same time. Now more than ever in our world, we need spaces to nurture our social and emotional health.
FIND YOUR FLOW
Play is a curious exploration and a natural state of flow. It is experiential, preconscious and a free experience, engaging the part of our brain that helps make us feel calmer. If you’ve ever been completely absorbed in the moment or held joyfully in the space of a lost sense of time that can come from walking in a forest, playing music, dancing, planting something in the garden or painting, then you would know the lightness, calm and happiness that can come with this. It’s not a great leap to think that regularly practicing these activities can play a huge part in maintaining our mental wellness.
CONNECT WITH OTHERS (AND YOURSELF)
Playful activities or habits ground us into a state where we are more able to connect – with ourselves, others and our community. This connection is fundamental to our human needs. Sadly our communities have never been more disconnected, and the rise of anxiety, depression, stress and burn-out is considered one of the most pressing public health issues of our time. However, the good news is that evidence shows that just 15 minutes of drawing, painting, craft, mindful cooking, gardening, building or making can decrease stress hormones, regulate our emotions, engage our imagination, and foster mindfulness and the ability to meditate.
WHO BENEFITS
Anyone wanting to explore identity and growth
People in transition
People celebrating a Passage
Community builders
Spiritual Seekers
Patients and Survivors
Grief Support
Addiction Recovery