Take Home Activities
We often utilize art therapy activities in some of our groups, here are a few simple ones to get you started:
Storytelling
PROMPT
Tell a story of a memory from beginning to end. For example, choose a memory that shaped what summer means to you. Storytelling is a creative tool to help you think about a memory holistically.
Beginning –
Middle –
End-
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Write > Draw > Write
PROMPT
1. Look around the space you are in. What did your eye go to first? Write down 3 adjectives or attributes to describe what you noticed first before moving to step 2.
2. Draw a human or non-human character inspired by the 3 adjectives or attributes you listed.
3. Give your human or non-human character a name and a catch phrase.
This prompt is a way to ground yourself in your space. It may also give you insight into how you currently feel.
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Poetry
PROMPT
Write an ode of gratitude to a person, place, or object that you interacted with today. It could be be to something as simple as an apple.
This prompt may help you appreciate the little things.
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Association
PROMPT
1. Find 3 distinct colors (or shapes) in the space that you are in.
2. If each color or shape resembled an emotion, what would each be?
This activity may help you better differentiate between emotional experiences.
Examples of emotions:
Surprise
(Shock, Confusion, Awe, Excitement)
Fear
(Embarrassment, Rejection, Inferiority, Anxiety)
Anger
(Hurt, Insecurity, Hatred, Aggressiveness, Irritation, Numbness)
Disgust
(Disapproval, Disappointment, Aversion)
Sadness
(Guilt, Abandonment, Despair, Depression, Loneliness, Apathy)
Happiness
(Joy, Curiosity, Pride, Satisfaction, Courage, Peace, Intimacy, Optimism)
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Postcard Activity (in-person events only)
Roots
We all start underground, taking the time and resources required to build strength and resilience to weather the storms of life.
Art making and imagery is another way to connect with others when words aren’t quite enough.
Give it a try?
Sender Instructions:
Step 1: Your Roots
Take a moment to reflect on your roots. What do they look like?
How did they grow?
Hold your past experiences with respect, honoring how your roots survived many cold winters, droughts, and rainy seasons, doing what they had to do to find soil and sunlight to survive and thrive.
Draw your roots in box 3.
Step 2: Their Growth
Think of a person (in Massachusetts) that you feel gratitude towards.
Consider how they have offered you support as you strengthened your roots and grew your leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Is there a plant, tree, or flower that comes to mind when you think of this person in your life?
Draw this plant in box 2.
Step 3: Mail it!
Take a look at your drawings. Congrats, you’ve started an artistic conversation!
Add your person’s address to the front of your postcard so they can finish the drawing for you.
Put it in the mailbox and we will mail it!
Receiver Instructions:
Step 1: Your Roots
Take a moment to reflect on your roots. What do they look like?
How did they grow?
Hold your past experiences with respect, honoring how your roots survived many cold winters, droughts, and rainy seasons, doing what they had to do to find soil and sunlight to survive and thrive.
Draw your roots in box 4.
Step 2: Their Growth
Think of the person who sent you this note.
Reflect on their growth. Is there a plant, tree, or flower that comes to mind when you think of this person in your life?
Draw this plant in box 1.
Step 3 : Send it back!
Take a look at your drawings. Congrats, you’ve completed an artistic conversation!
Send them a picture of it to keep the conversation going. What was the first thing you noticed? What do you think your drawings say about your growth and roots?
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