The ART of Life: Holistic Creative-Based Lessons For Living (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781587906671)

A rich, valuable resource for art therapists, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and life coaches; especially those working in a school setting.

The ART of LIfe book is a Professional"s Guide for helping youth build self-esteem, resilience, and feel empowered to navigate their lives. Forty "lessons" encompass a holistic exploration of the four domains of the self: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Each lesson, (Nutrition, Senses, Learning Styles, Choice, Relationships, Compassion, Spirituality, Meditation, etc.) includes a general presentation of a topic, related expressive arts activities generate learning and personal insight. The ART of Life program offers a much needed foundational support for our youth in preparation toward adulthood. The information and creative ideas are also inspiring and motivational for individual adults or groups. This education in The Art of Life is an alchemical key to creating one's own life masterpiece! The book offers easy to follow content, and an extensive appendix that includes templates such as "Healthy Eating Plate," "Medicine Wheel," also - "Group Warm-up Ideas," and "Suggested Readings."