Azulazaf

About Me

I am an artist, and have worked with families, children and young people for more than 30 years.
The core of my experience has been working extensively as a nanny for babies, children and young people with and without special needs, in schools as Head of Art, Special Needs art teacher, Youth Worker and Early Help Worker at Youth Centres, ran groups for special needs children and young adults, and Outreach Learning Support with youth. I have created and produced Art projects in different countries for children in need and worked as a SafeGuarding officer at East Kent College.

I am bilingual (Spanish/English), caring, loving, fun, creative, patient, warm, reliable, and a hard working active person who appreciates the outdoors, nature, travel, and I keep myself busy learning and sharing a love of life.

I have a Diploma in the application of the Arts in Child Psychotherapy, Counseling and Energy work. Adhering to ethical and safeguarding work practices is an absolute priority at all times.

I believe in an holistic approach for child development, creating a safe space for them to communicate, trust, play and learn. I like to use Art as a media to make this happen, as children are so often responsive, interested and delighted in the abundant joy and creativity they experience through artistic interaction.
Play and understanding each child needs is essential in my work with children and young people. Having lived in different countries has provided me with an open and humane outlook on life, from which I feel that it is important to educate and create, with young people, a non judgemental society for them to feel safer to grow in.
Mindfulness, meditation, nutritional eating and other holistic ways for approaching life are essential, not only in challenging times, therefore I incorporate these things in every day life for myself, those around me, and in supporting families wanting a loving and kind support for their child.