IMPACT

Gitanjali Sarangan Founder & Exec. DirectorSnehadhara Foundation

Creating empathetic & inclusive learning spaces

using the Arts

Gitanjali SaranganIMPACT

"To develop a complete mind, study the science of art, the art of science. Learn

how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else."

- Leonardo da Vinci

What is learning? Who is a learner?

•Learning is an intuitive and not an intellectual process.

• Learning is interdisciplinary, integrating practical, artistic and conceptual elements which would involve developing skills across all domains.

•Learning is for life.

•Learning is in the process.

• True learning is without fear

Evolving Answers•Receptive environments that foster holistic learning.

•Creative spaces that allows one to make the journey within .

•Learning methodologies and spaces where learning is learner led

Arts Based Therapy (ABT) is the evidence-based use of multi-art forms that encompasses music, drama, dance, play, fine arts, imagination and story-telling to accomplish individualised goals

within a therapeutic relationship.

ARTS BASED THERAPY

Beyond Meaning the silence, meditation or

contemplation

Artistic Skills in rhythms, voice, body , visual arts and

group exercises

Improvisations within each artistic skill, combinations of skills with props , objects and

responses from the group.

Metaphors through images, narratives and compositions

When we look at what cannot be seen or recall that which cannot

be remembered, one is much convinced that there is more to perception than meets the eye

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The basis of using MELODY(voice & songs) is its influence on:

Speech and language acquisitionExpression of different mental factorsMotor planning and executionShort term and Long term memoryAuditory perception Stimulating various cortical & sub-cortical regions of

the brainCreative and Social ExpressionRegulate impulse and feelingsRegulate perception of pain

The basis of using Visual Arts is its influence on:

Imagination and ArticulationCreative abilitiesFine motor skillsSensory integrationPatterns and SequencingSitting tolerance and Attention SystemSense of time and placeTolerance and Turn takingUniqueness and Risk Taking

The basis of ‘Rhythm’ in therapy is its influence on:

Motor-planning, coordination, learning and practiceAuditory integration and perceptionCognitive processing of patterns and sequencesCortical ArousalGroup InteractionCreative ExpressionNeuro -immunologyConsciousness alteration

The basis of ‘Story Sharing, Theatre & Puppetry’ in therapy is its influence

on:Spontaneity, Creativity & LanguageEmotions and No boundaries-expressionBody Language and CommunicationProps & VisualizationsFacial and Body expressions-Motor developmentSocial StoriesPuppets-Eye Contact-Attention SpanNatural Responses over timeStories and Creation

The basis of ‘Play’ in therapy is its influence on:

•Invitation to play- Boundaries, sense of purposefulness and purposelessness.

•Entering the Play space- Letting go, no inhibitions.

•Here and Now- Involvement, Attention and Alertness, Experiencing novelty.

•Possibilities- Exploring play space deeper (psychosocial), connections or reflection of real life ( in roads and bridges), Witnessing Other people play

•Many dimensions simultaneously active –using voice , action, interaction, feelings, energy changes

impARTIf we are able to re-look at ourselves and are inspired

to live differently and compassionately , we have together created a world where everyone belongs.. In

such an ecosystem of togetherness everyone is connected to everyone.

Arts and Social Inclusiveness

Can we look at Arts as the instrument for change, learning, development, inclusion and well being?

In each one of us lies the society we live in, the society we aspire for our children

You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop. ........ Rumi

impARTI invite everyone to come see for yourself, how we can imagine new possibilities for learning , encourage people to be more than they think they can be and co-create a compassionate world together.

Each step is a big step in doing what we are doing differently, and each step is a step of possibilities.

The path starts where the practise begins.

Stay connected....

Thank you