Pathways to Peace
During this 4 week program, learners will meet once per week to explore a different art directive that fosters emotional regulation and self-expression. We focus on the process of art making and how it can soothe our nervous system.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
All learners will receive a Certificate of Completion that will display their name and that they have successfully completed the course and demonstrated the skills for self-regulaton and compassion.Class Experience
Welcome to Pathways to Peace! During this 4 week program, learners will get to make lots of mindful art and gain valuable skills for emotional regulation, finding calm, and creative self-expression. We will cover topics like meditation, mindful mark-making, finding and drawing our breath, positive affirmations, emotional body scan, and mandalas. Each lesson begins with a simple meditation to tune into the present moment, followed by a quick check in with learners, and then we will dive into the main activity. Learners will have the opportunity to share their work or any insights they had during the process - though this is not mandatory! My teaching style is patient and adaptable. I bring a creative and supportive energy to the classroom. Learners will be able to interact with me during check ins/ introductions at the beginning of each lesson as well as discussing their work at the end if they choose to. Learners can ask questions at any time during the lessons.
Learning Goals
Emotions and where they show up in the bodySkills to regulate emotions, honouring and holding space for those that may feel uncomfortable sometimes
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction & Finding Our Breath
We will kick off this 4 week course with an introduction to mindful mark-making which will include a simple meditation and learning to draw our breath. This is a skill that will prove useful for the other lessons and throughout life as you take these lessons with you wherever you go. Please have paper and a simple mark making or coloring tool. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Body Scan
During the second lesson, we will begin again with a simple meditation to tune into the present moment followed by the main art directive: a body scan! A body map is provided to print, but learners can also draw their own. We will explore where different emotions and feeling show up in the body and learn how to hold space for them, giving them names and honouring our individual processes. Please bring paper and coloring tools like markers. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Affirmation Cards
In our third lesson, after another meditation to ground, we will create our very own deck of positive affirmation cards. Learners will need materials for making cards; simple paper will work, strong paper or box board is great, too. You will also need scissors, coloring tools like markers, crayons, pastels, or colored pencils, and a writing tool. Don't worry about pre-cutting your cards. We will do that in-lesson. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Mindful Mandalas
We made it! Our final lesson for Pathways to Peace will follow the same structure as before - a simple meditation to begin and then the main art activity. For our last activity together, we will make mindful mandalas. This activity is very grounding, meditative and relaxing and beautifully sums up this program. Please bring paper and coloring tools like markers, and a writing tool. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Sometimes, emotions can be scary. My classroom is always supportive and judgement free but one can never predict how some might feel when exploring their emotions. During these lessons, the content is not heavy, we do not dive into specific or individual issues. The activities are focused on developing skills that learners can use in everyday life, rather than focusing on one emotion or discussing certain topics that might activate learners.
Pre-Requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this class! All skills and abilities welcome.
Supply List
Supplies for each lesson as included in their descriptions but learners should have paper, coloring tools like markers, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, pastels, etc. Most people have these items at home. If not, visit your local discount store and grab a few to have on hand for the lessons and after. Having art supplies handy is beneficial!
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been actively engaging in art and writing my entire life. I am a published author and a certified Therapeutic Arts Practitioner. I have experience working with young students in local schools as a Teacher Assistant.Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $50 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-6 learners per class
