The workshops provided a unique experience because of their creative nature. The activities were enjoyable and engaging.  I experienced a deep feeling of tranquillity, and a sense of bonding with other staff members while performing quiet tasks. Overall, the workshops helped me regain my inner peace, they were fun and psychologically refreshing.

Taraka’s self-care and mindfulness workshops are extremely valuable for educators. Taraka's background in teaching and her expertise in art therapy ensures the workshops are relevant for teachers. My participation in these workshops has resulted in a significant decrease in my stress levels.  The process is a fun and creative opportunity to build relationships with colleagues. Most importantly, the workshops helped me to re-ignite my passion for teaching and learning.

Firstly, I just really enjoyed being able to forget about what was on my mind for a short moment in time and truly relax, focusing on listening to your voice and concentrating on my breathing.  I usually find creative activities stressful, so immediately I get anxious over these kinds of activities, but in your sessions I was able to have a good laugh with the others around me (particularly about my non-artistic abilities) as I felt safe and comfortable! You have a wonderful way of helping people to relax and appreciate what they have.

Taraka’s workshops were relaxing and enjoyable, allowing me to use different skills and practices from my daily work. The creative prompts enabled me to clarify my thoughts or see things from a different perspective. I wish we could do it more often!