Art & Mindfulness for School Mothers

Welcome to Art & Mindfulness for Schools. Virtual Program for Creativity and Well-being!

I’m Veronica Huacuja, M. Ed., M.S.R. (Master of Education, Master of Social Responsibility) (pronounced wu-a-koo-ha), a professional plastic artist and a seasoned art educator. I am the creator of this program.

I invite you to choose the following link to know more about my academic training and professional experience: English, Spanish.

As I’ve mentioned, I designed this educational program for schools who seek to give their mother’s community an artistic enjoyment that provides them with anti-stress relaxation and self-knowledge. 

My teaching encourages participants to a journey that provides them with tools that enrich their lives improving their intra and interpersonal life through artistic enjoyment and mindfulness meditation. Likewise, the program promotes a learning environment of mutual support among the group.

Background. Primary Goal for the School.

The primary goal of this program is to improve the quality of life for school mothers at your institution. As we may know, this population—one of the school’s stakeholder, a very important one, who is the decision-maker when choosing a school for their children—is relevant to school authorities.

This teaching aligned to the school’s internal Social Responsibility Program (SRP), addresses a human aspect of your institution. Therefore, it promotes personal growth for school mothers, leading to enhanced performance and overall results for the school. 

Likewise, these efforts that schools do for this stakeholder are strategies that make up an essential part of the public image of the school’s reputation, which increases it and improves its worth. The school authorities can include this learning and its results in the School’s Annual Social Responsibility Report. 

An Important Reality.

Nowadays, school authorities know that school mothers who cultivate a stress-free lifestyle become invaluable guides for their children’s emotional well-being. Through leading by example, fostering open communication, and teaching emotional regulation, these parents empower their children with the skills to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and serenity.

This programa can be implemented through the Parent-Teacher Association.

The Program’s Goals.

1. The encourage of participants to incorporate an artistic hobby into their daily lives (drawing, painting, or clay sculpting). By embarking on an artistic journey, individuals are provided with a unique avenue for self-expression and exploration. The act of artistic creation on an intrapersonal level can evoke a wide range of emotions, provoke introspection, and spark contemplation, leading to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself.

Moreover, art transcends the boundaries of the individual and extends into the realm of interpersonal connection. By integrating art into group settings it becomes a powerful tool for fostering genuine social bonds and encouraging meaningful conversations. Engaging in artistic activities as a collective promotes collaboration, empathy, and a shared sense of purpose and belonging, where diverse perspectives converge and mutual understanding is cultivated.

These strategies encompass not only the practical aspects of artistic creation but also the facilitation of a supportive and inclusive environment. Participants are guided through various exercises and techniques that unlock their creativity, nurture their artistic skills, and these enhance their overall well-being.

2. Adopt a daily mindfulness practice. This program encourages participants to embrace the benefits of daily mindfulness practice. It aims to be an introductory approach to the topic. I guide the practice directed towards self-awareness, stress relief, self-regulation, and with it, achieve physical well-being.

As we may know, the origins of mindfulness lie in ancient Buddhist practices. In the West, since 1970, mindfulness has been adopted as a therapeutic practice—free from mysticism or religious aspects—, which provides its benefits of meditation exercises. This is the approach that ART & MINDFULNESS embraces.

Likewise, the school’s interest in giving the community mothers the mindfulness experience to enhance their lives are grounded in a multitude of research studies. These studies show the wide-ranging benefits of incorporating the mindfulness practices within diverse populations, mothers among them. (1)

3. Knowing the family importance. Each session of the program fosters the participants to communicate their experiences with their families (spouses, children). This to create a spill of human experiences that seek the well-being of the students and their family environment.

Other Relevant Aspects. 

I attend to the interests of the group, their level—beginners, intermediate, advanced—personalities, needs and learning rhythms.

I do the teaching in real-time.

Educational Components. 

I provide the following components of the program to the School Leader and the students.

School Leader’s Guide. I provide this comprehensive guide to the school leader in charge of the program. This document is a detailed resource that explains the educational method and the specific content covered in the program. It also includes an overview of the aim and its outcomes. I recommend the School Leader review this document to gain a full understanding of the program and its potential benefits for its community. Here’s an excerpt of the School Leader’s Guide for your reference: English, Spanish.

Session Plans. To ensure that the participants are well-prepared and engaged, I provide them with detailed Session Plans before each session. These easy-reading documents give them a clear understanding of what to expect. It also helps them to prepare any necessary materials or questions in advance. 

THE PROGRAM COURSES. THE EDUCATIVE OFFER.

The program comprises 6 courses regarding painting, drawing, and sculpting (in clay). With my guidance, the group may choose the activities, techniques, and materials according to their interests.