The Art of -Not- Lashing Out
Feeling amazing after teaching I head out to my car. I open the door, plop on the seat, and grab my phone. Dread and confusion enter my headspace which was calm and happy a moment ago. My stomach starts to churn, my heart starts to ache, and my body becomes almost instantly in defense mode.…
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Under the Surface
Under the surface of a bright orange top and navy blue pants; under layers of tattoos, scars, and folded arms is a kiddo who is bright but has been dealt a rough hand in life. This month marks my ninth year teaching the Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center residents. This facility holds detention and shelter…
So, How DO You Manage Your Mood?
With a blog site title of “Mood & Magic”, I bet you are wondering “How exactly do I manage my mood”? I have been asking myself this very question for many, many years. While I wish I had the secret potion all measured out for you, I will share that it’s quite the personal adventure…
Zentangle Your Stress Away!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and what better way to participate than with artmaking! Together with the Demuth Museum and the Lancaster Museum of Art, I was asked to make an art kit for kids! With being an art teacher, I implement the Social Emotional Learning , or SEL framework into my lessons (see…
What Do YOU Know About Bipolar Disorder?
I remember being in an office once with a college student who was helping me with some paperwork. She played with her mouse for a bit, smacked her screen once or twice, and was becoming visibly frustrated with the technology. With a heavy sigh she looks up at me and says “Sorry, my computer is…
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