Whatever your media -
- crayons, markers, paints or pencil and paper -
- using guided imagery can help decrease stress and refocus a person during times of chaos. As an art therapist, I often used guided stories with my clients and for my own self growth. Here are a few stories to inspire you to pick up a pencil or paintbrush and get creative.
Things You'll Need
- Art media of your choice; paints, markers, colored pencils or crayons.
- Paper
- A quiet space
- Work table or tablet
How To Use Art With Guided Imagery
1.
Gather Your Art Materials And Read Over The Following Guided Stories
2. Close Your Eyes And Think About The Story You Have Selected
3. Take A Deep Breath And Begin Creating Without Self-censoring Or Criticizing Your Work
4.
Once The İmage İs Complete, Consider What Your Drawing Says To You And What Questions İt May Answer
5. A Tortoise Shell Reflects The Beauty Of Nature, As Well As An İmage Of The Life Of The Soul Beneath İt
If a tortoise has had struggle and hardship, it will show on his shell.If he has been happy and safe, that will also show. If you have a shell, what would it look like?
6. You Are Confronted By A Hall Of Doors
Each door is more magnificent than the one before it. One door has your name on it. What does the door look like?
7. You Find Yourself İn An Open Field Under A Full Moon
Everything around you is colored by the midnight darkness. Suddenly a shower of lights falls around you, and you are in the middle of a field of falling stars. You are unhurt, but mesmerized. What do you see?
8. You Are An Anchor
To what are you tied? What do you look like?
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