Whatever it’s been labeled - Art Therapy, Crafts Process, Imaginative Healing, Innovative Manifestation - creative expression has been known to transform feelings, situations, and lives. Through the process of articulating insights and playing out inspirations we come to realize and understand our strength - to change what we feel and how we interact. Works of art made by us or others have transformative impact on inner and outer realities.In her powerful piece, Women, Painting, and Power, expressive arts therapist Chris Zydel describes it as a way "to learn to listen deeply to yourself and to then courageously express what you find, without censoring anything, in a spirit of spontaneity, surrendering to the creative process."
Beauty nourishes and there are many processes to facilitate powerful physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual healing and growth in various stages and levels. The following options, articles, projects, and resources can help you learn more about how to harness these powerful and practical tools for yourself and for others in a variety of applications.
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