Grounded in my values
This session focuses on exploring individual values and beliefs. Through drawing and guided reflection, participants develop a deeper understanding of what matters to them, supporting informed decision-making and integration within a new community. The process encourages autonomy, builds confidence, and strengthens personal identity while helping participants recognize their strengths and apply them meaningfully in daily life and settlement experiences through creative expression and shared discussion in a supportive learning environment.
Terminology: values, beliefs, integrity, respecting boundaries, self envisioning
Audience
Age: All ages
Community Needs: Identifying values and beliefs to support healthy and authentic decision making
Group Size: 1 – 50 people
Language Level: Low Intermediate (Level 2–3) English proficiency
Participant Benefits
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Deeper Self-Understanding: Participants explored their personal values and beliefs through guided drawing and reflection, gaining greater insight into what matters most to them.
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Informed Decision-Making and Integration: By identifying their core values, participants strengthened their ability to make decisions that align with their goals and support their integration into a new community.
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Strengthened Identity and Confidence: The creative process fostered a stronger sense of autonomy, self-confidence, and personal identity, supporting participants in expressing themselves more clearly.
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Connection and Shared Learning: Participants engaged in meaningful discussions with others, sharing how values can be used for goal setting, relationship building, and mutual understanding.
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Emotional Awareness and Regulation: Participants identified key personal values that helped them better understand their emotions and emotional responses in everyday situations.
Recommended Art Materials
- Acrylic signage. Optional if activity is a “drop – in” session or used as an interactive station in a clinic waiting room.
- Writing Utensils including large markers, pencil crayons, oil pastels, pencil crayons etc.
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