Artful Practices for Well-Being

via Coursera

Coursera

1500 Courses


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Overview

Engaging with art is a powerful way to support your well-being. This course helps in building skills that enhance daily life, from increasing awareness and considering new perspectives, to igniting inspiration. By focusing on well-being, you cultivate purpose, identity, insight, and stronger connections with yourself and others.

Art enables us to slow down, observe our internal processes, and stay present as we navigate the world. Through diverse artistic practices, you will learn how art supports well-being. The course features insights from mindfulness instructors, therapists, artists, somatic practitioners, educators, researchers, and scientists, all sharing the healing qualities and enrichment art offers.

Discover how art can inspire new routines and activities to integrate into your life. There are no strict rules—choose your path, set your pace, and feel free to revisit activities as needed. Embrace curiosity and see how art connects you more deeply with yourself and your surroundings.

This course is curated by Coursera and falls under categories like Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness, and Mental Health.

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united states