The ART of Life: Holistic Creative-Based Lessons For Living - Softcover

Masters, Melissa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1587906678 ISBN 13: 9781587906671

Publisher: Regent Press, 2023

Synopsis

A rich, valuable resource for art therapists, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and life coaches; especially those working in a school setting.

The ART of LIfe book is a Professional"s Guide for helping youth build self-esteem, resilience, and feel empowered to navigate their lives. Forty "lessons" encompass a holistic exploration of the four domains of the self: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Each lesson, (Nutrition, Senses, Learning Styles, Choice, Relationships, Compassion, Spirituality, Meditation, etc.) includes a general presentation of a topic, related expressive arts activities generate learning and personal insight. The ART of Life program offers a much needed foundational support for our youth in preparation toward adulthood. The information and creative ideas are also inspiring and motivational for individual adults or groups. This education in The Art of Life is an alchemical key to creating one's own life masterpiece! The book offers easy to follow content, and an extensive appendix that includes templates such as "Healthy Eating Plate," "Medicine Wheel," also - "Group Warm-up Ideas," and "Suggested Readings."

About this title

About the Author

Melissa Masters, Ph.D., ATR, a registered art therapist, also holds several training certificates in expressive arts therapy and an advanced degree in holistic counseling working with children/teens in treatment centers and private practice. Her experience as an art educator spans over twenty-five years in both public and private schools working with children of all age levels. She is dedicated to helping improve the quality of education around the globe, and to ensure that a child's natural rights for education are upheld. Ms. Masters is also an interfaith minister, and artist of diverse interests. Originally from the East Coast, she presently resides in Northern California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Regent Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1587906678
• ISBN 13: 9781587906671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400