Written by Mary Ramatici, LCSW and Lindsay Orleans, LCSW
This is part four of our series leading up to our fall workshops. Last time, we talked about building coping skills through experience. If you missed it, you can read more here.
Sometimes children and teens don't have the vocabulary to explain what they are feeling. Other times, they may have the words but simply don't want to sit down and talk about their emotions.
That doesn't mean they don't have something to express.
Creativity can provide another pathway. Our workshops incorporate art, movement, sensory experiences, crafts, play, and animal-assisted activities, giving young people different ways to explore and express themselves.
This is one of the reasons we intentionally chose to host our workshops at SPACE. SPACE provides an environment where young people can show up authentically and experience creative freedom. They can paint on the walls, make a mess, move their bodies, jump around, laugh, and be their silly selves without worrying about doing things perfectly.
There is something powerful about giving a child or teen permission to create without judgment.
Creativity isn't about producing a perfect piece of art. It is about having the freedom to explore, experiment, express, and discover.
Learn more about Space.
Join us. Coping Skills for Kids (ages 6 to 11) meets Monday, November 30 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Space (Suite C, 3810 Pierce St, Wheat Ridge), and our teens (ages 12 to 15) meet Monday, December 7th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, also at Space. Sign up at spacednvr.com.