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Project/initiative|Malta|National

Shaping Dreams Together

Project title

Shaping Dreams Together

Description of initiative

The project consists of 122 pottery sessions during 127 weeks for children who are facing a loss or serious illness in their family, which affects them socially and psychologically. Together with Alka Ceramics, the project uses clay according to Patricia Sherwood's book "Clay Therapy", which provides direction for using the powerful medium of clay to help children face various problems including anger, sadness, and fear. The project psychotherapist listens to the children describing their creations and provides explanations to any questions the children might raise.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Individual well-being
Mental health

Keywords

pottery, ceramics, kids, art

Target group

Children | Early age

Cultural field

Crafts | Visual arts

Timeframe

2016 - present

Sources of funding

Supported by The President's Award for Creativity

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

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Organizer(s)

Karl Vella Foundation
Malta
NGO / Non-profit | Health