Art Therapy: Opening To Express
Sensations from the Inside Out This exercise is intended for you to take what you sense internally and put it onto paper. For the next few minutes, you will tune in to your sensory world and then spend some time drawing what arises. Gather some crayons, colored pencils, or pastels and have them handy along with this workbook or other paper. Next, set a timer for three to five minutes. Sit quietly or lie down somewhere comfortable. Close your eyes or hold a soft gaze with your eyes open. Turn and tune inward. First, notice your breath: simple in and out. Then allow your awareness and attention to scan your body, noticing what is going on inside. Remember, there are no right or wrong sensations in your body. Even uncomfortable ones are worth noticing and connecting to, even numbness. Do not let yourself get overwhelmed, flooded with internal sensory information. If that starts to happen, place your hands on your belly, take a big, deep breath, and feel your hands on your skin. T...