Stress Busters Christ Centered Christian Art Therapy

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>INTRODUCTION</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Hello and welcome.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Positive Centered Art Therapy LLC presents Christ Centered - Christian Art Therapy </span><sup style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>TM</sup><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> (CCCAT) to help people better manage life's challenges. CCCAT</span><sup style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </sup><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>merges art making with Biblical teachings prayer and meditations along with thanksgiving to God in order to achieve the therapeutic benefits from His Word. The art activities consist of joyful positive and Christian subject matters. CCCAT is based primarily on three Bible passages: </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>(1) Matthew chapter 6 where Jesus tells us not to worry but to consider the lilies and the flowers which are beautiful and don't toil</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>(2) Philippians 4 which encourages people to pray and to think on beautiful things to include the works done through Jesus Christ in order to obtain peace and </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>(3) Isaiah 23:6 which explains that we will have perfect peace if we keep our minds on God as we trust Him.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The goal of this book is to aid in finding God's peace in order to reduce bad stress and to build resilience. CCCAT is for anyone who desires to focus on God and to place Jesus Christ God's only begotten Son at the center of their lives. These activities can also assist art therapists and clinicians whose clients desire the same goals as CCCAT. </span><u style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Art making may last one to two hours and can be continued in another session if necessary.</u><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </span></p><p></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>BENEFIT: </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> The benefit of each art activity is to experience God's peace in the midst of stressors by focusing on His Word before during and after the activity. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> CCCAT</span><sup style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </sup><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>never intends to make art for the purpose of worshiping artworks. The art you produce is meant to serve as mementos of your art experience and reminders of God's Holy Scriptures. </span></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>    </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>If we can't draw like Rembrandt we can choose to draw anyway. Just think we may not be able to win or even complete a marathon but that doesn't discourage many of us from taking a stroll or jogging.The important thing is to relax and enjoy the experience.</span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>If assistance with art making is needed there are 69 coloring pages at Appendix B. </span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>For each activity meditate on one or all of the scriptures provided in the section.End each activity with the general reflections at Appendix D. </span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>    Remember Jesus Christ our wonderful counselor demonstrates His willingness to help with troubles (see Matthew 9). He gifts the Holy Spirit to sustain believers. Therefore His Holy Scriptures are relayed throughout this book to remind Christians of the faith that can provide His peace during difficult times. All the best and peace to you your family and friends while completing the artwork. I pray to Jesus Christ our Lord and risen Savior that you and yours endure and flourish as you manage stress well. Thank you for participating.</span></p>