How does it work?

1) The Science Behind Creativity

Part 1: Mini Lecture

Hosted by our President, we will walk through the following topics:

  • An overview of mental health

  • Understanding the brain

  • Benefits of creativity 

  • Exhibiting creativity

(We tailor each presentation for the needs of the organization)

Weekly

  • Participants will continue artwork in journal

  • Track their mood with a given mood-tracker (stays confidential to the participant)

  • Post their art on the Unplugged Expressions platform where their fellow students and parents can send positive feedback

Bi-Weekly

  • Unplugged Expressions sends out a quick, high-level survey to track progress and relays the progress to the organization to show how it is benefiting their group

Monthly

  • Unplugged Expressions sends out monthly newsletters with various ways to stay creative and practice mindfulness

Part 2: Guided Art Activity

Put theory into practice as we walk through a stress relieving art activity:

  • We will provide all art materials for the in-class activity and we can mail them if we are hosting remotely!

  • Each student will receive an art journal or canvas to bring home

  • We request for an on-site counselor or therapist to be present to support the participants as they navigate the potential emotional journey of self-expression

2) Implementation Phase (Optional)

To confirm, what do we provide?

  • Team: If in-person, we will provide a team member to lead the workshop. If remote, our president will lead it over Zoom.

  • Workshop Program: We will provide the slide deck and overall program layout.

  • Marketing: We will create a flyer and RSVP google form for you! All we ask is for you to send the flyer and information to your distribution list or network.

  • Materials: We will provide all art materials including paints, paint brushes, canvases, art journals, etc. If it is a remote workshop, we will mail them.

  • Optional - Newsletters, Progress Surveys, etc. 

What do we need from you?

  • Cost: Nothing! Unplugged Expressions is a 501(c) Non-Profit Organization and we believe that the powers of creativity as a form of stress relief should be accessible to all. We are funded through grants and donations.

  • Location: Held at your on-site venue to ensure easy accessibility for your participants.

  • Call: Schedule a call with us to learn more and answer any questions that you have.

  • Date: Work with us to finalize a date and time that works for your group! The workshop as a whole only needs 1.5 hours.

  • On-Site Support: Providing a therapist/counselor who already knows the participants to be present during the art guided activity.