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Art has long been recognized as a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. For many people, the act of creating art – whether it be
As a survivor advocate, it is important to be able to connect with people from all walks of life. Oftentimes, survivors need someone to trust, and they may not feel comfortable opening up to others. As an advocate, it is essential that you create a safe and supportive environment for them. This means being patient and understanding while also being assertive when necessary.
Note: by using the term ‘art,’ we’re not referring to the entertainment industry or any other form of artistic commercialization. Rather, we discuss art as
As adults, creative play is often viewed as a waste of time. However, for children, it’s encouraged and celebrated. Are these two things really so different? Find out how art can actually help to heal the wounds left by trauma.
If you’ve suffered a traumatic event, exercise can help you heal. Here are some things to remember as you begin your journey towards healing through movement.
Some wounds are impossible to measure. How do you quantify the number of sleepless nights or hours spent crying? While physical wounds can be seen and treated, emotional pain — especially that caused by trauma — can be challenging to repair.
In this series, we celebrate organizations that create hope where it’s needed most. Our first spotlight shines on KPMG LLP. A longtime collaborator with Stars
In art therapy, it’s the act of creating art that heals, as well as the act of sharing it with others.
Here are five ways that can art heal a trauma survivor:
It seems that, at any given point in time, it’s possible to turn on the news and read about something terrible happening on the other
Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was the psychiatrist who gave the world its most famous psychological model of grief: the five stages we all go through after
The last few years have brought changes in the world that most adults never thought we’d see in our lifetimes. We can only imagine how
Did you know that we all have two different kinds of hearts? Just as your physical heart pumps blood through your body, your emotional heart
This blog deals with depression and suicide. If you or someone you know is in need of immediate assistance, help is available here. The world
It’s not an “empathy deficit”—it’s emotional exhaustion. Here’s how to recognize the signs and heal them in yourself and others.
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