Self Expression and Creativity (SEC)

For whom:

• Children between the ages of 8 and 14 years

Objectives:

• To provide time and space to explore their inner world of feelings, creative energy and actively relate to the environment
• To experiment with new forms of expression, thoughts and ideas that may have hitherto been withheld, or denied
• To introduce the process of learning through sharing (self disclosure) and reflection

How does this happen:

• Learning is facilitated by encounters within the group
• Facilitator creating safe conditions to promote creative energy, self-expression, self disclosure, dignity and mutual respect
• Working with the ‘here and now’ data, individual and group patterns as they emerge

Expectations from the participant:

• A willingness / readiness to inquire, question and explore
• Express / act spontaneously
• Listening without making quick judgments
• Question what constitutes mistakes, not be afraid to make them, and learn

Some possible take aways for participants:

• Ability to value one’s own and others creative expression
• The capacity to enjoy people and things, have fun without being too self conscious
• An appetite to question, to challenge oneself and try out new things without pre-judging, fear or shame
• Desire to pursue what one loves

 

Watch Pavit Singh, a participant of SEC 2015 speak about his experience in this video