WELCOMEThis course will naturally engage your creative senses while allowing you to obtain inner peace, self-wisdom, and deep levels of healing. It is unique in that it is taught by an expert within the fields of meditation, psychology, and creative expression and is filled with original content that aims at quality results. The expressive arts activities and guided meditations in this course will allow you to sift through your subconscious in order to improve your self-esteem, strengthen your authentic inner voice, and it will show you new ways to promote overall well-being in a holistic manner. My hope for you, is that by the end of this course you will notice a reduction in stress or anxiety, an increased sense of self, and that you will hold a new zest for the creative arts and meditation as a healing practice. BENEFITS: Transformation Through Creative Expression & Meditation is the first in a series of therapeutic expressive arts courses by creator, Michalla Brianna that will allow students to: Affirm their inner most desires. Create soothing spaces at will. Examine important moments. Feel empowered through understanding the darkness & light within. Increase self-love & gratitude. Meet enlightened guides. Unearth creative forces. MODALITIES: The Expressive Arts are a globally recognized, therapeutic method with the ability to reveal meaning, enhance clarity, externalize and give form to unconscious or repressed ideas, allow for mind-body-soul integration, and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. This is done through the use of multimodal constructs that allow students to explore various emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a variety of creative methods which add depth to the journey or process. Meditation and guided journeys have existed for thousands of years a a means to reduce stress, encourage emotional balance, increase ones ability to focus, reduce pain, lessen anxiety, diminish depression, enhance memory, promote compassion, and inspire productivity. As you can imagine, combining both meditation and the expressive arts becomes a uniquely transformative approach to self-discovery. However, it important to note that not all of your journeys will yield positive images, and THATISOKAY. While I want you to be safe and do what feels right for you, I wont discourage you exploring both your shadow self and the light. Afterall, some of our greatest opportunities for growth lie in the deeper recesses of our mind. Join a course where anyone can benefit and embark on a virtual journey where NO PRIOREXPERIENCE or CREATIVITYis needed. A space where judgment and criticism are asked to remain outside, and where you can take a moment of your day to decompress in a safe environment filled with possibilities. GUARANTEE: I know you are going to love this course, but if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, a risk-free 30-day money back guarantee will be provided, no questions asked. DISCLAIMERThis course featured on Udemy is provided for self-healing and transformation ONLY and while it may be therapeutic in nature it in no way should replace the advice of your doctor or health care provider on medical and/or health-related issues. Please consult your doctor or health care provider for advice on medical and/or health-related issues. MEETTHEINSTRUCTOR: Michalla Brianna is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Expressive Arts Therapy Intern, HeartMath Therapist, Life Purpose Coach, Meditation Practitioner, Reiki Master, Author, Game Designer, Business Owner, Nonprofit Founder, and Inspirational Speaker. Her mission is to provide empowering tools that allow individuals to rekindle their dreams, discover purpose, unleash their potential, and awaken their creativity. Through the Udemy platform, she hopes to produce digital content that can act as a catalyst for personal transformation, healing, and growth. Michalla is a former commercial model, voiceover actress, Disney entertainer, business owner, professional singer, robot handler, and foster care worker with a vast educational background. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Developmental Psychology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from Eckerd College, as well as a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Michalla is currently completing her certification to become a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), and will continue on to obtain a second Master’s in Creative Literature from Harvard, in addition to a PhD in Expressive Arts Therapies from Lesley University. Outside of her healing practices, Michalla is the CEO and founder of the nonprofit organization, A Home 4 Art Inc, which utilizes creative expression as a means to aid disadvantaged youth throughout Florida. Michalla is also a five-time published author for Barrie Patch Books, which produces educational, motivational, and inspirational literary works for children of all ages. Most recently, Michalla collaborated with a team of illustrators and designers to create a gaming application for y