JOY OF CO-CREATIVITY PROGRAM
About the Program
This Meditative Art program is based on the integration of great compositions of visual art and classical music and focuses on the inner state of the artist, in view of the significance of developing strong and meaningful relationships between the future parent and the expected child.
This program was specifically created for the expecting parents or people who are actively trying to conceive and is based on building awareness about the importance of and challenges in adjusting to the emerging role of a parent in the context of creating/evolving strong connections with inner self, within the family unit, and between the family and society.
How the Program is Conducted
The program features an integrated approach to art and self-expression, incorporating various forms of visual art.
One of the major emphasis is placed on group work, highlighting the importance of knowledge/experience exchange and peer support.
Participants will also learn the history of different famous composers and artists of all times and develop an understanding of primary concepts of art-making and drawing, as well as learn beginner painting and visual art techniques.
Why meditative art?
In this program, Meditative Art represents a tool to connect to within, support wellbeing and bring the participant to the present moment by practicing self-awareness, attentiveness and serenity. Meditative Art and Heart Meditation are used as a technique to connect to “true inner self” in light of evolving life circumstances.
The objectives of the program
- Through the means of meditative art, participants will start building strong and meaningful inner connections with the child and partner, within the family and outside of the family, with the goal of embracing these relationships on a deeper level after the birth of the baby and for years to come.
- Participants will develop/enhance self-awareness, attentiveness, peacefulness, and quietness.
- The facilitators of the program will enable a peer-building and collaborative environment, where participants will support each other during their journey through pregnancy within and outside of the program, as well as after the completion of the program.
- Participants will experience the realization of their inner creative potential through participation in this program.
- With the means of meditative art therapy and group/peer support, expecting parents will develop strong stress coping and mood regulation skills, which will help them to become parents they always wanted to be.
Your Facilitators’ Info
This unique program was created by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about mothers’ and babies’ health in our diverse communities. With a mission to promote healthy relationships for parents and their children from the conception stage, varies professions joined in the efforts to create a program which is aimed to facilitate happy, responsive and fulfilling connection within the family. The uniqueness of the program lies in its multi-dimensional perspective on family, maternal, and child health and welling. Uniting the knowledge of meditative art and heart meditation, this program creates a holistic approach to joyful parenting.