Positive Psychology Arts Activities

Foreword Preface Introduction: Positive Psychology and the Arts Chapter 1: Creativity 1.1 Symbolic connections 1.2 Imagine that 1.3 Imaginative chair movement 1.4 Spontaneous scribble 1.5 Creative outlets 1.6 Sensory sack Chapter 2:Flow 2.1 Calming colours 2.2 Celtic mandalynth 2.3 Zesty flow 2.4 Flow-free writing Chapter 3Positive emotions 3.1 Positivity palette 3.2 Poetic positives 3.3 Favourite kind of day 3.4 Hope ritual 3.5 Gratitude card 3.6 Gratitude scroll 3.7 Virtual gratitude visit 3.8 Harmonious and obsessive passion Chapter 4:Character strengths 4.1 Strengths stones 4.2 Strengths collage 4.3 Strengths shield 4.4 Strengths atom 4.5 Tree of life 4.6 Strengths spotter 4.7 Strengths-based illustrated children's books 4.8 Strengths at the movies Chapter 5: Self-awareness 5.1 Nesting doll 5.2 Best possible self 5.3 Cultural identity 5.4 Sustainable self 5.5 Visual affirmations Chapter 6: Goals 6.1 Getting unstuck 6.2 Bridge drawing with path (BDP) 6.3 Career anchors 6.4 Future trip 6.5 Bus to future 6.6 Time capsule Chapter 7: Meaning 7.1 Sources of meaning 7.2 Downward and upward spiral 7.3 Living in the present 7.4 Labyrinth walk Chapter : Spirituality 8.1 Sacred singing bowl 8.2 Sacred space 8.3 Spiritual pathway 8.4 Portable altar 8.5 Three Blessings 8.6 Prayer flags 8.7 Gift of forgiveness 8.8 Spiritual animal 8.9 Nature walk Chapter 9: Well-being 9.1 All on my own 9.2 Nature sculpt 9.3 Interactive drawing task 9.4 Island of connectivity 9.5 Wellness container References Websites Appendices Appendix A: Imagine that Appendix B: Spontaneous scribble Appendix C: Spontaneous scribble drawing rating scale Appendix D: Trinity Celtic mandalynth Appendix E: Positivity palette Appendix F: Gratitude scroll Appendix G: Circle Appendix H: Tree of life Appendix I: Nesting doll Appendix J: Getting unstuck shoe Appendix K: Bridge drawing with path rating scale Appendix L: Career anchors Appendix M: Future trip drawing rating scale Appendix N: Bus to future Appendix O: Downward and upward spiral Appendix P: Living in the present - marketplace photograph Appendix Q: Living in the present - marketplace outline template Appendix R: Labyrinth