Art Therapy Course : Personal Development & Self Healing
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Art Therapy is a very effective means of combining Art and Psychology to find yourself and work through personal issues.
Through the creative process you can learn to express your thoughts and feelings and therefore gain more self awareness. If you want to implement self care into your life and be creative, then this course is meant for you.
Art Therapy is for Everyone that has an interest in art.
You do not have to be an artist to enjoy making Art. If you think that you are not worthy of improving your life or that you don’t have the artistic talent for this course- please understand that everyone has the need and the right to express themselves!
Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner ) consists of 30 creative art therapeutic exercises that will help you implement self care and self reflection into your life.
By doing this practical Art Therapy exercises you will learn how to:
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Set up your creative space before starting your creative process
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Relax through different art therapy exercises
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Release stress and let go of tension and anxiety
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Explore and express your thoughts and feelings through art
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Be more self reflective and work on your personal development
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Use collages as alternative to drawing or painting if you are nervous and need more inspiration and more structure
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Use abstract and spontaneous art exercises to relax and to liberate yourself
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Use abstract techniques to help you unfold your unconscious and explore sensory experiences
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Use mandala, self portraits, collages, abstract techniques, structured techniques, a vision board and more to help you with your personal development
In my Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner ) course you will also learn about
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The psychological effects and symbolism of colors
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The different qualities of materials used in Art Therapy
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The benefits of starting a creative art journal
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The importance of the art product and the creative process
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The use of art as therapy by famous artists
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The connection between art and psychology
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The beginning of Art Therapy as a profession
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The importance of setting SMART goals for your personal development
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The SWOT Analysis and how to investigate internal strengths and weaknesses, external opportunities and threats to optimize your self growth.
…and much more!
Who this course is for
My course Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner ) is for you if
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You are interested in art and self expression
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You want to practice self care and work on self growth
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You are an Art Therapy student or any creative therapy (dance, music, theater) student
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You are an art therapist and are looking for inspiration
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You are an art teacher/art instructor and want to know more about the therapeutic effect of art
How will the Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner ) course benefit you?
I believe that every individual has the power to express themselves and discover new ways of interacting with the world.
The thirty Art Therapy exercises offered in this course, are a mix of structured, semi structured and abstract exercises that guide you through the creative process. They enable you to create a safe and inspirational space and serve as a self care practice to reach your full potential.
About the instructor
Hello my name is Anike Kehinde and I have a bachelor’s degree in Art Therapy-Creative Therapies since 2010.
My art therapy background
After my studies I have worked in psychiatric hospitals and a pediatric center where I supported children, adolescents and adults through the use of Art therapy activities.
The therapeutic individual- or group sessions usually involved topics such as self healing, exploring their feelings and thoughts, improving self esteem, social communication skills and much more.
What impacted my Art Therapy work the most
My work as an art therapist was impacted the most by a two year project in an orphanage in the carribbean where I successfully launched Art Therapy in a school. There I helped children and teenagers in exploring and experimenting social skills and expressing thoughts and emotions through art and clay therapy.
Present
Currently I am studying to become a certified Health and Nutrition Coach because I believe that our nutrition also has a huge influence on our well being.
Certificate for Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner )
At the end of the course you will get a certificate of completion when you have finished all the modules.
<<<<<What this course is NOT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
This is NOT an Art Tutorial.
I am not offering explanations of art techniques for you to become an artist. It is an inspiring course that offers Art Therapy exercises and insights into Art as Therapy to guide you during your creative process .
Furthermore it aims to inspire you to improve your self care and work on your personal development.
Following the course is not the same as being in an art therapy session. Art Therapy is always face to face with a professional. My course “Personal Development and Self Healing through Art (Beginner) course” shows you how to use art as expressive tool at home. It also introduces Art Therapy to you and hopefully inspires you to look up a professional art therapist in your area to take part in a live session.
ATTENTION:
My Personal Development and Self Healing through Art (Beginner) course offers you a 30-Day Satisfaction or money back guarantee!!!!!!!!
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Welcome to my courseMy course Personal Development and Self Healing through Art ( Beginner ) is designed to guide you to use 30 practical Art Therapy exercises at home to work on self growth and Personal Development.
The course has 30 structured, semi structured and abstract Art Therapy exercises that you can choose from, according to your current needs and levels.
You can directly start with the Art Therapy exercises or if you are a complete beginner, however, I recommend you to start with the modules that give you an Insight on symbolic meanings of the colors and shapes, Art Therapy in the past and present, the difference between the product and creative process and more. This course is also good for you if you are advanced and already have some knowledge of Art Therapy.
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Meet the Instructor
Here you meet the instructor.
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Who this Art Therapy course is for
Art therapy is not for everyone because not everyone likes or reacts positively to Art. Here I explain in short who I designed this course for and which topics I cover. The modules of my course cover the following:
Module 1: Introduction To Art Therapy
Module 2: Art Therapy and the Connection between Art and Psychology
Module 3: Art Therapy And The Psychology of Colors
Module 4: Setting Up A Healing Art Therapy Work Space
Module 5: Qualities of Art Therapy Materials- What To Use
Module 6: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development-Express Yourself With Mandalas
Module 7: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development- Express Yourself With Self - Portraits
Module 8: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development- Express Yourself With Collages
Module 9: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development- Express Yourself With Shapes
Module 10: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development- Express Yourself With Abstract Techniques
Module 11: Art Therapy Exercises For Personal Development- Express Yourself With Polarities
Module 12: Using Creative Tools For Your Personal Development
Module 13: Wrap Up
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How to get the best out of this course
In this lecture I explain to you how to use the platform and the course to get the most out of this course in order to reach your personal goals.
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Quick AssignmentIntroduce yourself .
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What is Art Therapy?
In this section I explain the definition of Art Therapy.
If you are a beginner and have no prior knowledge of Art Therapy, you will enjoy my summary of this artistic therapy form and the connection between art and psychology. But even you are advanced, you will enjoy this section because I give three fictive stories about different people that experienced art therapy with a professional, to improve their life.
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What are the benefits of Art Therapy?
Art therapy can achieve different things for different people. In this section you will learn which benefits Art Therapy has and get an understanding what could change in your life through implementing art and self-reflection into your life on a regular basis.
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Product vs. Process in Art Therapy
The product or end result that you make during Art Therapy does not have the same therapeutic effect on you as the creative process that you experience.
Both have a great impact on the therapeutic experience and play an important role in Art Therapy, therefore I will explain their deeper meaning to you.
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Art Therapy is judgementfree
Art Therapy is a safe and judgement free zone. In this lecture I explain what this means.
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Article: Definition and Benefits of Art Therapy
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Introduction
Have you ever wondered if humans have a profound need to express themselves? In this module I give you insights on Art therapy in the past and present, how art and psychology are connected to each other and will cover the following topics:
The Connection between Art and Psychology
The Beginning of Art Therapy/Art Therapy in the past and present
Famous artists that used Art as Therapy
Emotions in Van Goghs' art
Pain in Frida Kahlos' art
Interpreting the image in Art Therapy
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The Connection between Art and Psychology
This lecture is about the synthesis of Art and Psychology. They are both connected and influence and inspire each other.
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The Beginning of Art Therapy
Have you ever wondered how Art Therapy became a popular therapy form in hospitals and other institutions? In this lecture I concentrate on important pioneers of the Art Therapy field and how Art Therapy evolved over the years.
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Famous Artists that combined Art and Therapy
Art is Therapy. How did two famous artists use their art as personal therapy to cope with mental and physical health issues?
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Emotions in Van Goghs' art
How did Van Gogh use his art as therapy?
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Pain in Frida Kahlos' art
How did Frida Kahlo use her art as therapy?
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Article: Interpreting the image in Art Therapy
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Introduction
Colors have a psychological effect on us. Colors are used in advertising to influence our emotions and companies have certain colors in their logos to symbolize different things they stand for. Companies use colors to influence our emotions and how we react to a certain brand or product. Therefore it’s no surprise that colors also have an effect on us during the creative process .
In this Module I describe thirteen colors and their psychological effect on us and their symbolic meaning in Art Therapy.
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The color red and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that red can have on us in life and in Art Therapy or when we make therapeutic art at home.
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The color blue and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that blue can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color yellow and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that yellow can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color green and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that green can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color pink and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that pink can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color orange and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that orange can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color purple and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that purple can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color brown and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that brown can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color black and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that black can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color white and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that white can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color gray and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that gray can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color gold and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that gold can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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The color silver and its psychological effect
In this section I cover the psychological effect that silver can have on us in general and in Art Therapy
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Article: Colors and their psychological effect on us
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Article: The Primary Color Yellow
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Article: The Primary Color Blue
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Article: The Primary Color Red
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Introduction
In the module” Setting up a healing work space” I cover the following:
Introduction
Setting up the creative work space (Art Room)
Choosing the Art Supplies
Should you sit or stand?
Will music influence your creative flow?
In order to create a good environment for self healing it’s important to know about how to set up the materials, the room, to decide whether you want to work at a table or stand at a wall or an easel. You can also decide beforehand if you want to work with music or not.
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Setting up the Creative Work Space
This section gives you an idea what to focus on when you decide where to be creative. The room that you work in will influence your experience, therefore I added this section to help you set up the perfect environment.
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Choosing the Art supplies
What specific materials will you use for which Art Therapy exercises? This section gives you an insight on the choice of materials for your creative process.
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Should you sit or stand?- What is more comfortable
Art for self healing can be done standing at an easel, a wall or sitting on the floor or at a table. Watch this video to be inspired and to get an idea how you could be creative.
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Will Music influence your creative flow?
When doing therapeutic Art everything is possible. In this section I talk about the influence that music can have on us during the creative process.
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Material Supplies List (optional)
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Article : Summary/ Setting up a creative work space
Summary of all the few things you need to organize before you start with your healing through art process.
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Introduction
The Module Qualities of Materials for therapeutic Art describes the properties of popular materials and gives you an understanding why a material offers more structure or control while another offers you a sensory experience and allows you access to your emotions
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The Properties of Art Materials
Here I list two groups of materials. The first group consists of popular materials that have a rather controlling and structuring nature, and that at the same time allow low physical contact. Those are also materials that are less likely to arouse your emotions. The second group that I am talking about in this lecture concentrates on popular materials that we can control less. They offer less structure, but therefore enable a deeper connection to our emotions. They enable sensory experiences such as touch, smell, observe and are more connected to the subconscious.
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How I combine less structure with structure (Water color with doodles)
Here you will find a demonstration how you can combine material that offers less structure with materials than you can control.
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How Paper influences us
In Art Therapy, the size and quality of the paper you choose for your art work will also have an effect on your experiences. Therefore this lecture will help you understand what materials to purchase when you are preparing for this course.
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Why DIY is powerful
In this lecture I explain the difference between the effect that working with pre-made templates has on your creative process vs. the impact that a product has on your personal well being when it is made completely by you.
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Article: Think vs. Feel
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Introduction
In this module I cover the benefits of drawing mandalas in Art Therapy and give you exercises that should inspire you and guide you to draw your first mandala. The Express yourself through mandala module covers the following topics:
The symbolic meaning of the mandala in Art Therapy
Flower mandala exercise and reflection
Gratitude mandala exercise and reflection
Flow mandala exercise and reflection
Spiral mandala exercise and reflection
Lines mandala exercise and reflection
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The Symbolic Meaning of the Mandala in Art Therapy
The Mandala has been used in ancient cultures and has multiple symbolic meanings. Also in Art Therapy it is a popular symbol that is often used due to its positive effects on human beings.
This lecture describes different benefits of creating your own mandala.
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Exercise: Express yourself with a Flower Mandala
Create a Flower Mandala, Exercise
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Reflection Flower Mandala
Reflection
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Exercise: Express yourself with a Gratitude Mandala
Mandala Exercise
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Reflection Gratitude Mandala
Reflection
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Exercise: Express yourself with a Flow Mandala
Flow Mandala
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Reflection Flow Mandala
Reflection
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Exercise: Express yourself with a Spiral Mandala
Spiral Mandala
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Reflection Spiral Mandala
Reflection
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Exercise: Express yourself with a Lines Mandala
Lines Mandala
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Reflection Lines Mandala
Reflection
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Mandala Printables and Templates
In my previous lectures I motivate you to try to create Mandalas by yourself without using templates. However, I know how difficult it can be to start from scratch, therefore I decided to add some templates and printable to make life easier for you if you have trouble starting.
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Definition Self Portrait
This module contains exercises that focus on your self image. Different self portraits will help you to work on understanding yourself and growing emotionally and cognitively.
The self reflection section helps you to take your time to reflect on your process as you go.
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Exercise: Draw yourself as a tree
Draw yourself as a tree. Symbols of a tree that embody your true self and your environment.
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Reflection-Draw yourself as a tree
Some questions In this lecture will inspire your self reflection process after you have created a tree self-portrait.
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Exercise: One day as a super hero
Exercise for Self empowerment
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Reflection-One day as a super hero
Self Reflection Part: Exercise for Self empowerment
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Exercise: I am a strong animal for a day
Self portrait exercise to help you find or express your strengths and weaknesses.
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Reflection- I am a strong animal for a day
Reflection
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Exercise: My body image
This lecture will help you understand the perception you have of your body.
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Reflection: My body image
This lecture will help you understand and reflect on the perception you have of your body.
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LOVE-I love myself
Do you love yourself, do you ever tell yourself that you love yourself?
This art exercise will help you to express your feelings and thoughts
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Reflection: LOVE- I love myself
Do you love yourself, do you ever tell yourself that you love yourself?
This self reflection exercise will help you to express your feelings and thoughts
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Introduction
If you want to find out what the term collage means and want to make different collages in Art Therapy, this section is for you. The exercises (eg. vision board and how do I see myself) concentrate on the perception of yourself, your dreams and wishes.
This section will help you to gain clarity on who you are and who you want to become.
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Exercise: Vision Board
What are you goals, your plans and wishes for the future? This exercise will help you create a vision board for your personal development.
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Reflection- Vision Board
Reflection part Vision Board: What are you goals, your plans and wishes for the future?
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Exercise: Inspirational Collage
This exercise will support you in expressing what inspires you (today, yesterday, in life, etc )
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Reflection: Inspirational Collage
This lecture guides you in learning how to reflect on what inspires you (today, yesterday, in life, etc )
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Exercise: My feelings today
This exercise will support you in expressing your feelings by focussing on your current emotions.
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Reflection- My feelings today
This lecture guides you in the self reflection phase regarding your current feelings.
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Exercise: How I see myself
Have you ever wondered how you see yourself? What perception do you have of yourself? This exercise will help you express your thoughts through a visual product.
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Reflection- How I see myself
Ideas for the self reflection phase to help you understand the perception you have of yourself.
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Exercise: How others see me
This exercise guides you in expressing how you think others think of you and how that forms your thoughts and feelings.
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Reflection- How others see me
Self-Reflection is an important process of expressing your emotions and understanding yourself and growing as a person. Here you will find some questions to guide your self reflection phase.
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