The goal of applying the material below is to support children to develop health strategies to master life, to overcome potential trauma or bad experiences, to change negative emotions to create energy, as well as to restore mental and emotional balance and stability through activities. The material was developed in a project in Blå Kors Kristiansand, with the purpose of helping children who had experienced trauma. However, it is applicable in various contexts where there are children and youths. It is a creative approach to support children and young people to explore and deal with different emotions. The material can be used by teachers or others who work with children and youths.
The instructions are given in detail, and the material should be easy to apply.
Session 1: Relief of tension and aggression
Session 2: Opening up to work with fear
Session 3: How to draw feelings
Session 4: Drawing to give strength and hope
There is a book describing the theoretical background and methodology more in details. You can buy the book here.
