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| 4021 - Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 11 |
Number of youth that have improved their communication skills |
| 4021.2) | 147 |
Number of youth that can express themselves through the arts |
| 4021.3) | 11 |
Number of youth that have confidence speaking in front of groups |
Author: Dora Centers
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Patriotivity ClubExpressive arts are a huge niche in our area. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, our high school recently lost their art department. Because of this the youth in our county no longer have an outlet to express their artistic abilities.Statics show that art provides a type of therapy that helps children and adults improve self-esteem, cope with depression and anxiety, relieve stress, and manage addictions.According to Kristin Wilson, MA, LPC, Director of Clinical Research at N
