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Cultivating Teacher Wellness Through Art

Class Details

  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 6/2/2025 - 7/27/2025
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 29 of 30
  • Class Type: Online
  • Date: 1/5/2026 - 2/23/2026
  • Adams State Credit: 3
  • Nonmember Price: $235
  • CEA Member Price: $135

  • Registration for the optional graduate credits ($55 per credit) is a separate transaction through Adams State. Registration information will be available after you enroll and once the course is listed on the graduate credit portal.

  • Currently Enrolled: 20 of 30

About the Course

Teaching can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with stress and emotional demands. Cultivating Teacher Wellness Through Art is a eight-week course designed to help educators use art as a tool for self-care, mindfulness, and stress relief. Participants will explore a variety of artistic practices, including visual journaling, movement, music, and mindful observation, to enhance their well-being. No prior art experience is necessary! By the end of the course, educators will have a personalized creative wellness plan to sustain their mental and emotional health throughout the school year.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain how creative expression supports emotional regulation, reduces stress, and enhances mindfulness.
  • Identify personal creative practices that contribute to self-care and mental wellness.
  • Explore and implement various art-based self-care techniques, such as visual journaling, movement-based creativity, and nature-inspired art.
  • Establish a sustainable creative practice that fosters well-being beyond the course.
  • Use art as a tool for personal reflection, self-expression, and emotional processing.
  • Experiment with different artistic mediums and low-stakes creative activities without fear of judgment or perfection.
  • Recognize the role of play and experimentation in stress relief and personal growth.
  • Develop strategies to incorporate creativity and self-care practices into professional and classroom settings.
  • Explore ways to model and encourage creativity and well-being in students.
  • Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to peers, fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Create a personalized Creative Wellness Plan to maintain artistic self-care beyond the course.
  • Grade(s): Pre-K 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
  • Subject(s): Art/Music Education Support Professionals Professional Development Specialized Service Providers
  • Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 4.A QS 4.B QS 4.C

Reviews

Kristen Plecker
I enjoyed this class! I was challenged to practice resting through visual arts. This class was a valuable use of my time.
Zoe
I absolutely love this class! Cultivating Teacher Wellness Through Art has been such a gift during a time when teaching feels more emotionally demanding than ever. The course is thoughtfully designed and offers a wide variety of creative practices—from visual journaling and movement to music and mindful observation—that have helped me reconnect with myself and manage stress in a meaningful way. What I appreciate most is that there's zero pressure to be “good” at art—just an open invitation to explore and reflect. Each week has felt like a breath of fresh air, and I always leave feeling calmer, more grounded, and recharged. I also really value that by the end of the course, I now have a personalized creative wellness plan I can return to throughout the school year. I truly can’t recommend this class enough for any educator looking to prioritize their well-being in a supportive and inspiring environment.
Hannah Aslin
This was so fun to take this summer! I learned a ton of strategies that will be helpful to improve wellness and decrease burnout

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