ART OF WELLBEING, THE
#101 - The Art of Wellbeing: Spaces
Architectural spaces using available light, curves and natural aesthetics are proving curative to mind and body when it comes to mood, blood pressure and heart rate. A quick delve into how creative and natural interior and exterior design elements help us feel safe, comfortable and all around happy.
#102 - The Art of Wellbeing: Sound Therapy
Vibrations create energy. Today therapists are tapping into those vibrations to cure specific mental health challenges and trauma. A look into how different sounds and instruments are being used to heal.
#103 - The Art of Wellbeing: Nature Healing
Nature is all around us, and its benefits can be more than a pretty view. This short segment examines how nature soothes and counter balances anxiety.
#104 - The Art of Wellbeing: The Art of Coloring
Coloring has been studied in recent years to find out why this simple form of creativity can alleviate stress, make one feel calmer and more content. Studies have shown that coloring has a similar psychological response to our brains as the act of meditation because it reduces outside noise and allows focus. Learn about the types of colors and patterns that produce the most calming effects and why.
#105 - The Art of Wellbeing: Poetic Medicine
How does the oldest form of written literature effect our minds in such a profound manner? The complexities in poetry mimic and magnify the ways that our brains interact with language. Explore why a simple verse can plant itself in our memory and spark emotion.
#106 - The Art of Wellbeing: Making and Keeping Memories Through Music
Research shows that when music is incorporated into a lesson, children are more apt to retain the information. At the same time, for the older generation, therapists are using music to help bring back memories for those with dementia. Learn why a song heard years ago can still trigger a strong memory.
#107 - The Art of Wellbeing: Dancing The Blues Away
Dance has been shown to improve mood and help stave off depression by releasing serotonin. Movement increases neural activity between brain hemispheres and helps to develop new neural connections. Explore the unexpected connection between dancing and wellbeing.
#108 - The Art of Wellbeing: Social Prescribing
What if art and art experiences were prescribed instead of a pill? Social prescribing is when a medical professional prescribes a form of immersive arts to a patient, such as singing classes for stress, museum visits for anxiety and nature walks for burnout. Immersing in the arts are proving to be a focused and curative method to cultivate well-being
#109 - The Art of Wellbeing: Make To Know
Making something with our hands has a profound effect on our able to learn. It's a connection between the brain and the hand that supports an embodied cognition. Handicrafts for instance are now being used to develop focus, patience, dexterity, confidence, not to mention creativity.
#110 The Art of Wellbeing: Illustrating Pain
Telling a doctor where your pain is located and what it feels like is a challenge for most patients. Some hospitals are now using the act of drawing and painting to help patients illustrate their pain for doctors. The use of arts works as a creative translator to help medical staff identify and locate the source of the medical problem. Explore AI generation as the next frontier in helping to communicate pain.
#111 - The Art of Wellbeing: Soothing Through Singing
Feeling low? Sing. Belting out a tune or joining a chorus reduces the stress hormone called cortisol. Singing is particularly healing for parents and babies. A baby can have a soothing response to their mother’s singing and recognize the voice of any of its caregivers. Learn practical tips for using singing to bring more calm to your world.
#112 - The Art of Wellbeing: Color Me Happy
Colors are mood creators. In fact, many interior designers have known for years that yellow agitates, blue soothes, and pink can make you hungry. This segment looks at how colors influence our moods and how hospitals, schools and home designers are using this knowledge to create enriching environments.
#113 - The Art of Wellbeing: Awestruck
Awe is embedded into our DNA. Think of the power of awe when we view a magnificent sunset or a shooting star. Many times, awe is manifested physically by shivering and an elevated pulse. This elation or euphoria often leads to heightened curiosity and creativity. It encourages us to move forward with new ideas. Explore how an incredible experience with art can create awe that is measurable and constructive.
#114 - The Art of Wellbeing: What is NeuroArts?
The arts are vital to our ability to heal and thrive. NeuroArts is the science of how our brains transform when we participate in the arts. From dancing, singing, poetry, and coloring, to time in nature, and designing our spaces with color in mind, the areas of study are extensive. Explore practical applications of this emerging science, to ease anxiety, boost creativity, and cement memory.