What is Mindful Art?

Mindful Art is a well-being programme for children age 7+ who struggle to understand their emotions, manage their stress and have problems to express themselves.

Why  Mindful Art?

• Art is a powerful tool
• Art can empower you

• Art helps reduce stress

• Art helps to process emotions
• Art enhances well-being and allows an individual to enjoy the moment
• Art helps develop self-esteem
• Art helps develop critical thinking
• Art can rewire your brian and encourage positive thinking
• Art gives you freedom of expression
• You can't get art wrong
• Art helps overcome limiting thoughts and behaviours
• Art unlocks power of your creative mind
• Act of creating is a reward
• Everyone can create

Who is it for?

• Children who are anxious and have problems with relaxation
• Children who have problems expressing emotions
• Children who are diagnosed with autism or awaiting diagnosis
• Children age 7+
  
• Children who are able to cope being without parents for the length of the session
• Children do NOT need to be artistic

START: 17th April 2021

DAY: Saturday ( second Saturday of the month)

TIME: 10-11 :30 am

VENUE: The Arc, 39 Weston Dr, Caterham CR3 5XY

COST: £5 per session 

It is a drop-in session but due to C-19 booking is preffered

What is included:

• Therapeutic Art Life Coach, DBS checked, insured, a teacher with 20 years of experience
• Very small group and autism friendly environment
• Certificate of achievement 
•  FREE Art resources
• Exhibition
• 1:1 support for the family
• End of programme report ( if attended min.5)

Structure of the session:

• Drop off and welcome - parents/carers are encouraged to enjoy a cup of coffee in The Arc Cafe as children respond differently when parents/carers are not around. It is also a good opportunity for parents to have a break. However, that will be discussed individually  with each family.
• Following government guidance on Covid 19- hand sanitizer, Covid -19 declaration
• Rules - children set the rules themselves and are reminded of them every session.
• MANDALA -Colour your day - to express emotions
• SEE/THINK/WONDER  to develop critical thinking
• Creating - freedom of expression- every month different media and theme
• Mandala for Meditation
• Positive Affirmations to concentrate on our strenghths 
• Clear up - children are involved in packing up
• Pick up time and feedback to parents/carers