HELLO and welcome my Skool classroom is still in the process of being made so I ask that as you come in to make a post telling me a little about yourself and feel free to message others. Thank you for your understanding Shannon

Key Mental Health Benefits •Stress & Anxiety Reduction: The focus on colors and brushstrokes shifts attention from worries, lowering cortisol (stress hormone) and promoting relaxation. •Emotional Release: Painting offers a safe, non-judgmental space to externalize complex or difficult emotions (anger, sadness, confusion) that are hard to verbalize. •Mindfulness & Focus: The act of creating requires being present, quieting the mind and reducing intrusive thoughts, making it a meditative practice. •Boosts Self-Esteem: Completing a piece, regardless of perfection, provides a sense of accomplishment, skill development, and validation, which builds confidence. •Trauma Processing: Art therapy helps individuals process traumatic events by expressing feelings indirectly, which can be less overwhelming than talking about them. •Dopamine Release: Repetitive, creative motions can trigger dopamine release, leading to feelings of joy, focus, and motivation. •Brain Health: Activates multiple brain regions (visual, motor, emotional), improves problem-solving skills, and enhances neural plasticity. HowIt Works •Non-Verbal Expression: Translates internal feelings into external art, bypassing language barriers. •Flow State: Engages the brain in a way that separates you from daily stressors, creating a state of "flow". •Tangible Results: Creates physical evidence of progress and competence, fostering self-worth.

Hello everyone, I am still building my courses but, feel free to share what brought you here in hopes of healing. Also add in the addition of what you hope to learn while you are here. I look forward to seeing everyone engaging and discussing amongst each other.

Painting helps mental health by reducing stress, providing an outlet for emotions, boosting self-esteem, and promoting mindfulness through its meditative, focus-requiring process, allowing for stress hormone reduction (cortisol) and improved brain function, offering a non-verbal way to process trauma and build confidence through tangible accomplishment.

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