I think it's important when leading this group to continuously take into consideration what the residents are looking for in coming each week. The first thing I had them do last Monday was to write just a sentence or two about why they chose to come to the group in the first place. Here are their responses:
"I came for the fun of it! Trouble is I have conflicts so perhaps I will not be able to come. I accept the new idea presented."
"I came to explore what the class had to offer."
"I hope to find enjoyment in the class."
"A first time look at art. Especially how I can learn to appreciate it."
"I've never heard of a project like this- Hope to understand the meaning of color."
"I am a very visual person. I love doing any kind of art work, especially in a group setting. I am here to use the class as a catalyst to prompt me to spend more time working in my studio."
"Intention for taking this class- not sure. I guess I've always seen the therapeutic value in art (I'm not an artist, but truly appreciate it and always find a joy meddling in clay, etc.)."
"I'm looking forward to making visual art again- in any medium."
I am keeping these statements in the back of my head during each class. Attaining their intentions is probably the surest sign of the group's success in the end.
"I came for the fun of it! Trouble is I have conflicts so perhaps I will not be able to come. I accept the new idea presented."
"I came to explore what the class had to offer."
"I hope to find enjoyment in the class."
"A first time look at art. Especially how I can learn to appreciate it."
"I've never heard of a project like this- Hope to understand the meaning of color."
"I am a very visual person. I love doing any kind of art work, especially in a group setting. I am here to use the class as a catalyst to prompt me to spend more time working in my studio."
"Intention for taking this class- not sure. I guess I've always seen the therapeutic value in art (I'm not an artist, but truly appreciate it and always find a joy meddling in clay, etc.)."
"I'm looking forward to making visual art again- in any medium."
I am keeping these statements in the back of my head during each class. Attaining their intentions is probably the surest sign of the group's success in the end.
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