Here I am – it is a late afternoon in September 2024 and I am sitting in an airport (for the next 3 hours) on my way to Scotland to facilitate a workshop for 14 adults with additional support needs. We are going to spend the next 6 days recording an inclusive audio play! Since thisContinueContinue reading “The Magic of Audio Plays: Imagination, Creativity and Therapeutic Benefits.”
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Creativity is not limited to a select few.
Many mistakenly believe creativity is only for artists and performers, hindering their potential for exploration and problem-solving. Creativity is innate and extends beyond art, manifesting in pattern recognition and innovative problem-solving. Fear of failure often stifles creativity, but embracing uncertainty unlocks new levels of innovation and problem-solving for all.
Human creativity is not a spontaneous act!
Creativity is not about finding something completely new. It is about taking what we already have and using it in new and unexpected ways. This is what makes human creativity so powerful and adaptable. While setting up a therapeutic arts and crafts studio back in the early 2000’s, it became clear to me thatContinueContinue reading “Human creativity is not a spontaneous act! “
Keep the rhythm – it’s good for you!
The concept of rhythm derives from Greek (ῥυθμός), rhythmos, meaning “any regular recurring motion, symmetry” Conscious awareness of rhythm plays a significant role in expressive arts, such as music, dance, and visual arts. It can convey emotions, create a sense of movement, and add structure to artistic expressions. In music, rhythm is fundamental to creatingContinueContinue reading “Keep the rhythm – it’s good for you!”
The Learning Zone Model.
The Learning Zone Model demonstrates how – in order to learn successfully – we must be challenged. But the balance needs to be just right. Tom Senninger, a German Educator and Adventurer, formulated the Learning Zone Model, drawing inspiration from Lev Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development. This model encourages us to view positive encounters asContinueContinue reading “The Learning Zone Model. “
The Common Third.
The Common Third is the concept of using an activity to strengthen the relationship between yourself and another person or group. The Common Third empowers us, as practitioners, to create the possibility for engaging in activities where everyone can develop new skills and recognize personal development. What makes the Common Third particularly important is thatContinueContinue reading “The Common Third. “
Inclusive Art and the importance of Art created by the Atypical Artist.
Throughout the world there is a growing understanding that inclusive art has a lot to give to our understanding of the world we are living in. Inclusive art is about facilitating and empowering the development of our consciousness – artists from non-conventional backgrounds again and again show us new ways of understanding how we perceiveContinueContinue reading “Inclusive Art and the importance of Art created by the Atypical Artist.”
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