Photography Credit: Mount Pilatus, Switzerland
MINDSET TRAINING THROUGH THE ARTS™
THIS PROGRAM IS CREATED for helping the public through mindset training, directives, and decision-making. Mindset Training Through the Arts™ is a training program created to inspire and cultivate positivity, joy, understanding, and healing. It involves socratic questioning and appreciating the simple pleasures in life. Educational resources to support positive mindset training include books, worksheets, videos, and arts-related exercises. Here are a few examples of tips and tools to promote the development of positivity and resilience both for children and adults.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ART-MAKING AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Creativity moves human beings beyond the familiar and accepted, and generates positive social aspects, helping to rise above established knowledge, ritual, and tradition to make necessary changes through the decision-making process in the face of fear and resistance.
Higher emotional intelligence, encompassing emotion regulation, correlates positively with creative thinking and an ability to exercise control over divergent thinking as well as resolve cognitive dissonance. The more emotions are understood, the more capable individuals become at harnessing creativity and channeling it into meaningful leadership endeavors in all fields.
Dispositional mindfulness is the tendency for individuals to be aware of their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns in a non-judgmental way (K.W. Brown & Ryan, 2003).
Creativity engages the frontal lobes of the mind which relate to our problem solving abilities, memory, communication, and judgment (de Souza et al, 2014).
Rahul Jandial, M.D., Ph.D., a neurosurgeon and cancer scientist from City of Hope hospital in California advises that we exercise the creative parts of our mind just like we do our biceps to keep them flexed. Studies show that people who take part in creative thinking activities actually have better memories and are able to solve problems better than those who do not (Zaman, 2000).
Another benefit of practicing creativity such as playing music, drawing, dancing, and expressive writing, is that individuals actually reduce stress and anxiety levels. Being creative helps us to generate positive emotions which are necessary for individuals to feel at ease making decisions.
INSPIRATIONAL AND MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS
TESTIMONIALS
"I'm so grateful for the time I had with you ~ you guided me through a process of letting go of any expectations, allowing myself to engage in a relationship with the art I created. You made it very safe for me to explore, without judgment, how I am an artist. It was joyful, fun, interesting, and I came away not only with a gorgeous piece of art, but learning something new and feeling more comfortable in taking more classes and having more sessions. I can't wait to do it again!" ~ San Diego, CA
"Your ability to listen and provide unbiased, objective feedback provided enlightenment and clarity to my situation which I consider profound. What you did was bring truth." ~ Ramona, CA
"It was fabulous how I could just make my heart and the painting flow and come alive on the canvas, I love it, I love it." ~ San Diego, CA
"Not only did I receive understanding about a relationship in my session but you gave me the tools I need to clarify and resolve future situations... I liked the way you held me accountable and guided me in a deeper understanding of our process." ~ Laguna Woods, CA
"Thank you so much for this wonderful experience of art. I had no idea how soothing it can be." ~ Beatrice, NE
To schedule group workshops, please call 562.393.3331