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Session #2 Build a Home InsideThis session is all about self-awareness and lovingkindness. Couldn’t we all benefit from more lovingkindness in our lives? Participants will learn the concept of radical acceptance. Consider the question “Who am I? Just let go and flow. Create a personal intuitive collage that reflects the various authentic parts that make you, you. Join me as I guide you to slow down, look inward, and celebrate who you are. Delight in each other’s individuality. Register now for time well spent.
In the process of making intuitive creative arts, we engage in an inner dialogue with ourselves. Imagery over words. There is no right or wrong way to do it, just a willingness to let go of self-judgement and enjoy the process. It is a calm and enjoyable way of visual journaling that helps to express and understand our feelings and thoughts.
Session 2: Build a Home Inside (Self Awareness)
Date: November 13th
Time: 6:00pm
Investment: $55
*Reservation & prepayment Required - Please call/text 401-359-7937 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot.
Introduction: Icebreaker to introduce myself and others. Housekeeping and group guidelines. Review the nine attitudes of mindfulness.
Opening: A brief guided breathing and movement exercise, followed by a short reading that aligns with the theme of self-awareness.
Activity Part 1 (Creative Writing): Who Am I? Word Cluster (nucleus word is their name): Quicky create a mind map of yourself. Don’t overthink it, just write down whatever comes to mind.
Activity Part 2: Who Am I? Collage: Intuitively choose images from magazines that align with the previously created mind map. Glue images to posterboards.
Closing: Reflect in our journals. Invite everyone to share, although sharing is optional,
their experience with the group. Optional 2 minute group dance to thematic song.
See Additional Upcoming Series Events**
Session 3: Handprints & Signatures (Self-Compassion & Letting Go) December 4th
Session 4: Multi-Faceted Mosaic Me ( Roles & Relationships)
December 18th
**You do not need to participate in the entire series, you may pick and choose the dates that work well for your schedule & Interest.
About Leslie Grant:
I am an Expressive Arts Facilitator and
someone who loves art and creativity.
I believe the mind, body, and spirit are
connected, both individually and collectively.
When I was a teenager, I would draw, write poetry, sew my own clothes and style them my way, tie-dye, design jewelry and in general, have a wonderful time “making.” Using my mind, hands, and intuition to create was a joy. But when my life took a turn, for decades I struggled to keep my fingers grasping onto the “ledge of the cliff”. I fell into full survival mode. Looking back from the other side, I realized that it was when I was creating or teaching others to create that I was calm and happy. For years, those experiences were my respite and sanctuary; a thread to hold onto that tethered me to my true self even as I was incrementally losing parts of myself.
In response to my lived experience, both negative and positive, I have come to believe that becoming one’s authentic self is a life priority. Now I share the science-backed, transformative work of creating expressive art with others. My workshops use the underlying themes of mindfulness, gratitude, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. The programs facilitate the exploration of self through drawing, painting, collage, clay, stitching, mending, wearable art, and theater games. My aim is to help others to create intuitive “art” with the intention to heal and unite with their true self.
“Every thought you produce, anything you say, any action you do, it bears your signature.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
204 Front Street , Lincoln, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02865
