Strong Hearts: an anti-bullying family workshop w/ Etta & Megan

214 E. Olive Ave,Redlands CA 92373

21 August, 2021

Description

Join Etta & Megan for an art & movement therapy workshop for the family! We will be addressing antibullying & violence prevention. This is a collaborative art therapy & movement/dance therapy group, hosted every 3rd Saturday of the month. It has been adapted from the “Disarming the Playground” curriculum, which is a violence prevention program for families. In this workshop, we will address the increase in bullying and aggressive behaviors through dance/movement-based curriculum on violence prevention. It utilizes fun activities that allow children to develop safe ways to protect themselves from danger. The series also includes a simultaneous art therapy workshop for parents, exploring the comparative themes and lessons to provide a supportive role in the home environment. • No art or dance experience required! All supplies will be provided. • $45/one child + one adult; $5/any additional family members • Designed for parents/guardians + children ages 6-10. Megan Shaffer, MA, R-DMT will be hosting the dance/movement therapy portion of this workshop. To find out more about Megan, head to her H.O.P.E. profile: https://hopewellness-studio.com/about-us/megan-shaffer/ Etta Canady, ATR will be hosting the art therapy portion of this workshop. To find out more about Etta, head to her H.O.P.E. profile: https://hopewellness-studio.com/about-us/etta-canady/ WHAT IS DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY? According to the American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA), dance/movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being. To find out more about Megan’s specific style of dance/movement therapy, head to our website at: https://hopewellness-studio.com/therapeutic-movement/ WHAT IS ART THERAPY? The official definition from the American Art Therapy Association: “Art therapy is the therapeutic use of art making, within a professional relationship, by people who experience illness, trauma or challenges in living, and by people who seek personal development. Through creating art and reflecting on the art products and processes, people can increase awareness of self and others, cope with symptoms, stress and traumatic experiences, enhance cognitive abilities, and enjoy the life-affirming pleasures of making art.” Simply put… Art Therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For more information on art therapy, visit us at: https://hopewellness-studio.com/art-therapy/ HOPE Studio is a place to find wellness, mind, body and spirit. We believe the answers are within you and can be revealed with support and nurturing. We offer individual and group empowerment sessions. More info: www.musicempowers.com