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What are the skills needed to cope with unforeseen hardship?

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How can you find a way to express feelings that can't be put into words?

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Where can you find creative pathways toward hopefulness and well-being?

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These art classes are designed to help you discover some of the answers to these questions.

Self-healing and creativity are natural human processes that can help you to cope, express feelings and work toward well-being.

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Everyone has a different healing journey, but whatever path you follow, we believe it will be illuminated by these activities. Know that the images and words that emerge from these art experiences are your own and can provide you with a creative direction to wellness.

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Healing is not a solitary process. Everyone, no matter how self-sufficient, needs someone to listen and care. For this reason, we recommend you find the appropriate people to encourage, support and inspire you as you begin on your healing path. Maybe it will include this group!

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No prior art experience is necessary. Only a willingness to try new ways of expressing yourself.

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Welcome!

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This series will be held most Mondays this fall from 6:30-8:30PM at The Bird House at Simple Sparrow Care Farm in Hutto, Texas.

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These classes are donation based, but registration is required before you arrive. We will use a variety of art mediums: sometimes paint, sometimes oil pastels, sometimes collage... Embrace the surprise!

 

There will be 3 types of classes:

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Basic Stress Management Tools:

September 11    October 2    November 6

 

Emotional Resiliency after Hardship:

September 18    October 9 & 16    November 13 & 20

 

Observe & Vision-Cast How I Show Up in Life:

October 23    November 27     December 4

 

It is recommended that you attend a Basic Tools class before attending an Emotion Resiliency or Vision-Casting class. It will help ground you before venturing deeper.

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Come to a few classes, or all. They will gradually build on each other, so attending as many as possible will enrich the experience and tools learned, as well as foster community. 

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One participant shared: "I came in feeling stuck & distressed and I walked out hopeful and inspired by my newly shifted perspective."

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Another said: "This experience allowed me to see that we have more power over feelings than we sometimes realize, and they are often fluid and moving, much like the paint was in this exercise."

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It is my complete joy to facilitate these classes, providing a space to contemplate, process and grow. I look forward to meeting you!   -Samantha

 

Learn more about the mission of Simple Sparrow Care Farm at: SimpleSparrow.farm

Learn more about Samantha Lesan Art & Classes at: SamanthaLesan.com

 

Samantha has spent 8+ years working in crisis and recovery centers using trauma-informed care practices. She adores using art for healing purposes and for the expression of emotion beyond words. She facilitates classes as a guide & peer support, not as an expert.

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Disclaimer: This service is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, therapy or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your condition. Never disregard professional advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard in our material or classes.

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The resources given are not designed to practice medicine or give professional medical advice, including, without limitation, medical direction concerning someone's medical and mental health. Any resources given are not to be considered complete and does not cover all issues related to mental and physical health. In addition, any information given should not replace consultation with your doctor or any other mental health providers and/or specialists.