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The Originator: ​Creative Arts Therapist: Jacqueline Sanders

Jacqueline, is the Originator of Creative Beetroot and she has built a Unique Creative Arts Programme for kids. She has over 10 years’ experience working with children with ASD, and children with barriers to learning and who have social difficulties. She has been working with children in this field since 2000 where she started her career in London, UK, having been trained in the Son-Rise Program Approach. During this period, she studied Performing Arts. ​ During her time in London, UK, Jacqueline worked with a wonderful family and their autistic son, Gyan. Being part of this family’s journey, this completely changed her world. Jacqueline knew she had found her true path, her passion! Jacqueline found a way to combine both her passions, the creative arts and therapy, whilst helping children. ​ Returning to South Africa, Durban, Jacqueline continued doing and being involved in Children’s Theatre. She was part of Hooked on Books, and got a lead role playing the brilliant Scientist in an Einstein Production. After a few years in Durban, Jacqueline decided to move to Cape Town, where she started at Reach-Autism (http://www.reach-autism.com/) from 2009 till 2016, Being with Reach-Autism Organization for many years, Jacqueline loved working, learning and growing with them and her heart will always be a part of the organization. ​ Over these years, Jacqueline has built up her skill and knowledge through various workshops, training and courses, and years of hands-on practical work with many families and children. She has seen the success that the Creative Arts offers in helping kids, learn and grow emotionally with social skills development, and how to express themselves positively and how they can make a difference in this world. ​ The Creative Arts are a very important part of our children’s developmental process from their early years through to adult hood. It helps create a Growth Mindset, in helping them to lead a successful, happy life that they can define in themselves knowing themselves, understanding themselves and others around them. Life is challenging, and understanding emotions is an abstract concept, through the Creative Arts we help teach emotions, social and life Skills by giving our children tools to help make healthy choices, to problem solve, create solutions and the how to express themselves in a positive way. The aim is doing all of this whilst having fun discovering themselves and their new talents! ​ Jacqueline’s dream has always been to combine the creative arts with a therapeutic, holistic, fun approach. She has over the years been fortunate to make a positive difference to lives of the children she works with by combining these two passions. ​ Creative Beetroots motto is “We Uplift! We Empower! We Embrace!" ​ Jacqueline has big dreams for Creative Beetroot, and the Creative Arts extra mural activity programme is just the beginning for her. Each year the programme will evolve and Jacqueline is a true believer of always learning more and adding to her and her teams skills. She also feels it is very important for Creative Beetroot to get involved in community projects, as its all about growing together, working together to make a difference. ​ Jacqueline aims to have a Creative Arts Centre soon, bringing the Creative Arts to you, with classes and therapy being available. Entertainment, Organic food and a place to just relax, be at peace in an uplifting environment with your family, your friends or just by yourself. Very exciting things to come!