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2019 – 2022

The Teacher’s Way program

Expressive Arts Oregon, School of Expressive Arts, Portland OR

Cohort Series – Seasonal Programs, 30 Set Two training hours in PPLD.

“I like the art activities and the acknowledgment of ideas feelings and experiences in a positive way.”

“After taking the workshop I realize the one thing I want to change is my priority list.”

“I like the positive vibes in this workshop.”

“I liked the time spent for self reflection.”

“I liked Lanie’s energy and her attempt at real connection.”

“This class got me to express myself in new ways.”

“I loved Lanie’s enthusiasm and the positive environment she created for us!”

“I liked hearing other people stories.”

2018 Conferences 

ORAEYC hosting The Teacher’s Way Cohort Series – 30 Set Two training hours in PPLD.

“I love that the facilitator didn’t expect or force me to become an extrovert she let me stay the way I am, an introvert.”

“I loved all the parallels and connections to children and our self-care strategies.”

“The workshop felt like a very therapeutic time for me, which I appreciate a lot.”

“Helpful communication skills to use with co-workers – listening and sharing.”

“I will use more music and dancing activities with kids! .”

2017 Conferences 

OregonAEYC Fall Conference

“Grateful for the time to relax and to think about myself.”

“Finding joy in daily little things – not easy when overwhelmed but this workshop open a new perspective for me!”

“I do this work with young children all day — using the arts for learning and I’m so surprised that I can use the arts for my growth!”

“This class was a combination of education and therapy – very therapeutic for me!”

Evergreen Art Therapy Association. Read our newsletter to learn more.

The Professional Southeast Chapter, OR 2017

“I’m going to try drumming with my kids!”

“I’m going to create a journal of “gifts” to help me reduce my negativity.”

“I feel more confident that I can talk openly with co-workers.”

“I have a new lens to observe myself and the children I work with.”

“Helpful to use drawing, even scribbling to reduce stress!”

“Surprised to see how the arts can slow me down, easy and very effective.”

2016

OregonAEYC Fall Conference, October 14 & 15, 2016: The Teacher’s Way workshop

“Want to share this work with kids.”

“Can you come back next year and teach this workshop again?”

“Helpful for working with kids both at work AND home.”

“The combination of different expressive arts activities really helped me to see what is important in my life and what I want to work on to improve.”

Annual Parent Child Preschools Organization Conference, April 2, 2016

“Stress relief.”

“The ideas and activities.”

“Slowing down, breathing, drawing.”

“Very relaxing, great way to reflect upon oneself.”

“New perspective.”

“Reflection on self-care, how it is different for everyone.”

“Having time and space to be.”

2015
OregonAEYC Fall Conferences

“I feel refreshed! Renewed.”

“Although I would not normally choose to express myself through drawing, I nevertheless found it helpful, revealing and relevant.”

“I loved the class – the drawing and expression.”

“What I liked best was that I had time to focus on me!”

“I loved how the drawing helped me to express myself.”

“I enjoyed talking with others and sharing stories about self-care. I learned a lot about what I need to take care!”

 Oregon Afterschool Conference,

“I loved the group activities and working together as a group.”

“Thank you for listening to us and giving us time to reflect and share. Invaluable!”

“The workshop was unlike anything I expected — I liked that I was able to express myself artistically.”

“Amazing and kind of life changing. Thank you!”

Friendly House Community Center

“Drawing activities were insightful and I could see how it would help children to express their emotions.”

“I always need reminders to keep positive – thanks for the reminder!”

“The workshop made me aware of the connection between drawing and expressing oneself. And now I plan to pay more attention to the children’s art-making process.”

“I found it very helpful and insightful — I learned a lot about the mind-body connection and how that awareness can help me with stress.”

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