MindnArt project

27/06/2025

Last day of training brought us together exploring an immersive and interactional model based on the use of interfaces that detect the observer’s movements and gestures, and processing images and videos to create puzzles of self-image. With gratitude, we have said our goodbyes. Thank you, Atlas Centre, for hosting us!

26/06/2025

Creating 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲, using Caviardage technique and virtual reality into art therapy.

25/06/2025

Starting the day with energy 🥳

24/06/2025

We are in Perugia and have started today our 3 days training where we combine art, empathy, and interaction. We can breathe in the positive energy from these captured moments.🍀

From our agenda:
🌀 Art therapy & video feedback
🧠 Creative poetry & self-expression
🌳 Nature-based mindfulness activities
🖼️ Tech-enhanced workshops using AVATART, Scroobly, Animaze & more!
🖌️ Cultural immersion in Perugia’s artistic heart
Atlas Centre Grupo Geseme Universidad de Zaragoza Društvo Jasa CentreDot Values, Virtues, Integrity Foundation - VVIF 90 СУ "Ген. Хосе де Сан Мартин" OŠ borcev za severno mejo Asadipre Direzione Didattica Secondo Circolo Perugia

18/06/2025

17/06/2025

In June, we held two more workshops at our school. First, the students read the story "Mira, Mira – Putting on Weight." It tells the story of a teenage girl who is overweight, which affects her self-confidence and causes her to withdraw from others. Her classmates make fun of her, and in her distress, she begins to harm herself physically. When the teachers notice her struggles, they refer her to the school psychologist. Eventually, Mira joins a camp for children facing similar challenges, where she finds new friends and regains her self-confidence.

Together with the students, we discussed the story — what they thought about it, how they would offer support, and where they would turn for help in a time of crisis.

The next workshop focused on creatively expressing the story. The students made a collage showing what Mira was like before and after her experience. To conclude, each student wrote on a post-it note what helps them feel calm, what gives them a sense of safety, and what they wish for when they are in distress.

30/05/2025

SREČANJE, KI GA BOMO OHRANILI V SRCU

Včeraj smo obiskali Osnovno šolo Simona Gregorčiča Kobarid in doživeli prav poseben dan. Otroci so namreč v pristnejšem stiku z naravo – slišijo jo, razumejo jo in znajo njeno sporočilo prenesti v sliko in besedo.

Ravno zato so otroci iz vse Slovenije postali ilustratorji nove eko-knjige "Z naravo v objemu". Njihov trud ni ostal neopažen – vsak mali umetnik je za nagrado prejel svoj izvod knjige.

Verjamemo, da si bodo ta dan zapomnili za vedno. In kar je najpomembneje – ohranili bodo odprto srce za sporočila narave.

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A VISIT FOREVER KEPT IN OUR HEARTS

Yesterday, we visited the Simona Gregorčiča Primary School in Kobarid and experienced a truly special day. Children are in a more genuine connection with nature – they hear it, understand it, and know how to translate its message into images and words.

That is precisely why children from all over Slovenia became the illustrators of the new eco-themed children's book “Embraced by Nature.” Their efforts did not go unnoticed – each young artist was rewarded with a personal copy of the book.

We believe this is a day they will always remember. And most importantly – they will keep their hearts open to nature's messages.

30/05/2025

🌍✨ [ Update] ✨🌍

Today we held another fruitful online coordination meeting with all our amazing partners as part of the MindnArt project 🎨🧠

📌 Highlights from the meeting:
✅ We reviewed key deadlines for reporting and the Perugia training event (24–26 June 2025)
✅ Reminder: All participants should bring comfortable clothes and anti-slip socks 🧦
✅ We shared tools for certificates, evaluation forms, and organizational logistics.
✅ 📧 Newsletter 5 is out – check our page for insights into our completed Creative Art Interventions Course!
✅ We’re also moving ahead with our mental health communication campaign.
📅 Our next online meetup is set for July 25, 2025, and we’re looking forward to the active participation of all partners! 🙌
Stay tuned for more updates and creative milestones from our journey! 💡💬

29/05/2025

𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞

We are thrilled to announce the official release of the Creative Arts Intervention Course – a comprehensive and engaging training designed to empower professionals in the fields of education, mental health, and community services through the transformative power of art therapy.
The course is structured into five carefully designed modules, each offering in-depth insights and practical tools to harness creativity as a therapeutic tool. Whether you are new to the field or seeking to expand your practice, this course offers valuable knowledge for a variety of settings.

• Module 1: Introduction to Art Therapy and Its Benefits
• Module 2: Art Therapy for Young Minds
• Module 3: Understanding and Supporting Students’ Mental Health
• Module 4: Cultivating Inner Awareness and Self-Perception
• Module 5: Advanced Techniques in Art Therapy for Lasting Behavioral Change

We invite you to explore the course and join us in promoting creativity as a powerful tool for healing, growth, and transformation:

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1kQLD7RxqItfwCtLqRm3oPTr1GqFd9m0p

27/05/2025

In May, we held a workshop with students on the topic of death and grieving. We read a story titled The Star on the Blanket. Afterwards, we discussed the loss of close family members and the ways in which people grieve. The students shared their own experiences. The workshop was a success, and we realized that death and grieving are topics that are still too rarely addressed in schools.

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Društvo Jasa