Art as Therapy: Expressing Emotions
Explore art as a therapeutic tool
In this lesson, students will explore the concept of art as a therapeutic tool to express grief and emotions. Through guided art projects, students will engage in personal reflection and emotional release. This lesson is important as it provides students with a creative outlet to process emotions, which can enhance emotional well-being and resilience.
Explore art as a therapeutic tool
Art supplies (paper, paints, brushes, markers), Discussion questions, and Reflection worksheet
Step 1
Introduction to Art Therapy
15 mins
- Begin with a brief introduction to the concept of art therapy.
- Discuss how art can be used to express emotions and process grief.
- Encourage students to share any previous experiences with art as a form of expression.
Step 2
Guided Art Activity
45 mins
- Provide students with art supplies.
- Instruct them to create an art piece that represents their current emotions or a past experience of grief.
- Encourage them to focus on colors, shapes, and forms that resonate with their feelings.
- Circulate the room to offer support and guidance as needed.
Step 3
Group Discussion
20 mins
- Facilitate a group discussion using prepared questions.
- Encourage students to share their art pieces and the emotions they represent.
- Discuss the process of creating art and how it felt to express emotions visually.
Step 4
Reflection and Closure
10 mins
- Distribute reflection worksheets for students to complete.
- Ask students to reflect on what they learned about themselves through the art activity.
- Conclude with a brief discussion on the importance of finding healthy outlets for emotions.
