Creativity and Self-Actualization

Over the past 100 years, society’s support of people with developmental disabilities reads like a hike up Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. From institutions that were thought at the time to meet the basic physiological needs of food and shelter, to the reputed consistency and predictability of sheltered workshops, to focusing on developing healthy relationships through Circle of Friends and other programs, to personal achievement found in employment in the community, support has become more enlightened as society’s beliefs about people who have developmental disabilities have become more realistic. It is not surprising that people working to promote inclusion have started to focus on Self-Actualization, the peak of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Self-actualization, in the form of creativity, spontaneity, and problem solving, is a concept that should be woven into all the work we do in supporting people to live full and valued lives of their own choosing; it can also be addressed head on in projects that involve the creative arts.

Think about ways you feel self-actualized. It might be going to the opera; it might be meditating; it might be mountain-climbing. These are all activities that make people feel alive, feel human. They are activities where mundane worries go away and we focus on being in the moment, our senses and emotions intertwined. All people deserve to experience moments in their lives like these and we have a responsibility to make this so.

For many people, creativity in the arts is a way of finding value and meaning for themselves. Semiahmoo House’s annual Extravaganza demonstrates how the arts can have a deep impact on personal development and on the community at large. Having once had the responsibility of co-directing a high school drama production of The Breakfast Club, I can speak from experience when I say that the Extravaganza is an immense undertaking that requires collaboration between people with a diverse set of abilities. One of the things that makes a drama production so meaningful is this very teamwork: members of a cast must be open-minded and creative together for the project to succeed. Every Extravaganza I have attended (and I have attended every Extravaganza) has been wildly embraced by members of the community who make up the audience and has demonstrated achievement and self-actualization for the performers and production crew.

The fine arts make space for successful inclusion. Southridge School and Semiahmoo House have a long-standing relationship that involves the fine arts. Inclusionary after school classes that involve drama, sculpture, painting, and media arts have participants of diverse abilities creating together. In the classes, perceived differences disappear and labels become irrelevant. The only label that applies is “artist” and that is what you would see if you were part of the class: a group of like-minded artists creating together.

Creative Expressions

 Click to HERE to play

The fine arts classes echo one of the best things The Council on Accreditation witnessed at Semiahmoo House the last time they visited to gather evidence for their accreditation report: in many of our programs, they could not see who was the worker and who was the person being supported. They saw people working together with purpose but without hierarchy. Creativity allows for this type of relationship.

Being mindful of self-actualization and making space for artistic creativity supports inclusion and enhances the quality and richness of the lives of all people.

This entry was posted in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink.

51 Responses to Creativity and Self-Actualization

  1. HenryNum says:

    Make thousands every week working online here.
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  2. HenryNum says:

    Have no money? Earn it online.
    Link – – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  3. HenryNum says:

    Financial Robot is #1 investment tool ever. Launch it!
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  4. MichaelFiere says:

    888 казино официальный сайт регистрация

    казино 888 с бездепозитным бонусом за регистрацию

  5. HenryNum says:

    Everyone can earn as much as he wants suing this Bot.
    Link – – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  6. Joshuableft says:

    вулкан слотс вип

    vulkanslots net

  7. Richardbox says:

    вулкан slots официальный сайт

    вулкан слот официальный сайт

  8. Travisgut says:

    cbd cream: best cbd sales online – is hemp oil the same as cbd oil

  9. Donaldwhano says:

    Guys just made a web-page for me, look at the link:
    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadeptinvestor.ru/aksessuary-iz-serebra Tell me your guidances. THX!

  10. HenryNum says:

    Robot is the best way for everyone who looks for financial independence.
    Link – – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  11. ScottPek says:

    Guys just made a web-page for me, look at the link:
    https://bissinestop.bookmark.com/ Tell me your testimonials. Thank you.

  12. Matthewlip says:

    казино х вход россия

    casinox

  13. HenryNum says:

    Start making thousands of dollars every week just using this robot.
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  14. Howardwic says:

    1932 Ford Blown 3 Window Hot Rod “Flamethrower” Red w/Flames Limited Edition 522 pieces 1/18 Diecast Model Car by ACME

    Humble Crew Bailey Kids Bookshelf 4 Tier Book Organizer

  15. HenryNum says:

    Most successful people already use Robot. Do you?
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  16. zigzagokx says:

    Привет Алматы!!

    В каталоге вы всегда сможете найти нужную вам группу, канал, чат в телеграм, найти нужное сообщение из телеграм группы, чата или телеграм канала.

    Не нашли в поиске что искали? мы с радостью примем от вас ссылку на канал, чат или группу для включения их в поиск и каталог.

    Если вы админ телеграм канала, телеграм группы, чата или вы магазин и у вас есть группа, чат в телеграм или канал вам к нам.

    Магазинам мы предлагаем отдельный раздел в каталоге, отдельную страницу с витриной!

    Регистрируй свой магазин, телеграм группу, чат или телеграм канал и зарабатывай!

    Все ровные пацаны тут: http://zigzagwiki74tcz4.onion

  17. CarmenNom says:

    увеличение полового члена Выталкивание из члена семенной жидкости происходит под большим давлением своеобразными толчками : Понятия https://big-penis.com.ru/60.html – Эякуляция Преждевременное семяизвержение

  18. HenryNum says:

    Make your laptop a financial instrument with this program.
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  19. HenryNum says:

    Earning money in the Internet is easy if you use Robot.
    Link – – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  20. HenryNum says:

    Make your laptop a financial instrument with this program.
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  21. HenryNum says:

    Looking forward for income? Get it online.
    Link – https://tinyurl.com/y7t5j7yc

  22. JosephTed says:

    анонимное лечение алкоголизма – помощь при выводе из запоя, сколько стоит лечение алкоголизма в клинике

  23. Curtistat says:

    купоны яндекс директ плати ру – промокод гугл адвордс, промокод яндекс директ на 3000

  24. I love what you guys tend to be up too. This type of clever work and coverage!
    Keep up the awesome works guys I’ve you guys to blogroll.

    Feel free to surf to my page: exams (http://www.spreaker.com)

  25. DennisPhime says:

    курсы егэ спб – курсы егэ максимум, максимум центр подготовки к егэ

  26. MichaelFiere says:

    888 казино зеркало рабочее

    казино 888 мобильная версия

  27. exams says:

    You are my breathing in, I own few web logs and very sporadically run out from
    brand :).

    Stop by my website :: exams

  28. Elec#instrument[GeljucjYwxeloeGO,2,5] says:

    Чем тросотличается от канатов, веревок и шнуров. Читайте статью от специалистов electrotorg.ru

  29. CarmenNom says:

    Воспалительное заболевание Если не обращать внимания на тревожные симптомы, воспалительный процесс начинает бурно прогрессировать – Мужские заболевания https://urolog.com.ru/andrologiya/muzhskie-zabolevaniya/spermatotsistit.html – Сперматоцистит, или везикулит, – это воспалительное заболевание семенных пузырьков Сперматоцистит (везикулит)

  30. Howardwic says:

    Ekidsbridal Formal Satin Shimmering Organza White Flower Girl Dress Bridesmaid Wedding Pageant Toddler Recital Easter Communion Graduation Reception Ceremony Birthday Baptism Occasions 4613s

    Tummy Time Baby Inflatable Water Mat Sensory Stimulation Blow-up Play Pad

  31. igorTtampa says:

    anvelope-moldova.md

  32. CarmenNom says:

    Ожирение и питание Основными веществами, содержащимися в продуктах питания, являются белки, жиры, углеводы, витамины и минеральные соли – food https://b-a-d.ru/food/ogirenie.html -Ожирение и питание

  33. CarmenNom says:

    Однако во многих случаях этиология данного заболевания неизвестна – Повреждения органов https://urolog.com.ru/urologiya/povrezhdeniya-organov/priapizm.html -Приапизм — это длительная, обычно болезненная эрекция, не связанная с половым влечением Приапизм Чтобы определить приапизм

  34. CarmenNom says:

    увеличение пениса Алексей] : uvelichenie-chlena https://big-penis.com.ru/48.html -Отзывы участников Увеличение члена – отзывы участников

Comments are closed.