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Mindful Mandala Drawing for Children

In partnership with ANZACATA registered Creative Arts Therapist Amanda Musicka-Williams, Artly Therapy has developed an evidence based, online Mindful Mandala Drawing Program for schools, supporting Tier 1 interventions.

Students are guided to draw mandalas inspired by plants indigenous to Victoria while learning about First People’s use of the plants. Each module also introduces one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing practices during each session, enabling students to build a mental health tool kit they can draw on for life.

Module 1

This session introduces the first of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Being Active. We explore the deep breathing and the body-scan relaxation techniques and learn about the Correa bush and Dja Dja Wurrung First Nation people’s use of it a food source as we are guided to draw the Correa inspired Mandala.

Module 2

This session introduces the second of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Giving. We explore aspects of giving and receiving, while being guided to draw a Chocolate Lily inspired Mandala and learn about Dja Dja Wurrung First Nation people’s use of it a food source.

Module 3

This session introduces the third of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Being Mindful. We explore the 3 Sensation Focus mindfulness practice while we are guided to draw a Kangaroo Grass inspired mandala and learn how the Gunditjmara and other First Nation peoples used it to make string for baskets, nets and traps.

Module 4

This session introduces the fourth of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Connecting. We explore aspects of connecting while being guided to draw a Lomandra inspired Mandala and learn about the Wurundjeri First Nation people’s Yarra Tribe use of it as a weaving material for baskets, mats and eel traps.

Module 5

This session introduces the fifth of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: Keep Learning. We explore aspects of learning while being guided to draw a Nardoo plant inspired mandala. We learn about Wemba Wemba and other First Nation people’s use of it as a food source.

Module 6

This session builds on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing by introducing the 3 Point Gratitude Practice. We learn about the Silky Hakea bush and First Nation people’s use of it a food source as we are guided to draw a Silky Hakea inspired mandala.

Delivery Mode:

Online. The online content includes a comprehensive Teacher Guide Video which equips teachers to present the video program to classroom groups of students.

Program content:

• Teacher Guide Video

• Pre-program evaluation

• 6 x video sessions to be delivered within an average 45 minute lesson

• 12 x Templates

• Post-program evaluation

• Unlimited Email support.

Intended Outcomes:

• Increased mental wellness

• Greater concentration and focus

• Improved self-awareness

• Reduced anxiety

• Increased resilience

Cost:

Prices are scalable and based on the size of your school community. Annual school licence and a fee per student allows videos to be used multiple times, enabling positive mental health techniques to be practiced and habituated.

This program is an innovative way to support your entire school community stay strong and develop the skills to maintain positive mental health and build resilience now and into the future.

Please contact our program director Gretchen Hillhouse for an information pack or to discuss your schools needs: 0410062846 gretchen@artlytherapy.com.

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