If you’ve ever been captivated by the warmth and comfort of a quilt, then it probably won’t surprise you to hear me talk about a particularly special type called a memory quilt. But what is a memory quilt exactly? Basically, it’s about stitching fabrics together. But really, it’s about weaving stories and memories into a form that we can touch.… Read More »What Is A Memory Quilt?
If you’re suffering through loss, then at some point, I’m sure you have wondered how to hide grief. Sometimes, when you are feeling the weight of sorrow, it can feel easier to keep it tucked away from the world. You may have heard that doing that might be called silent grief. It’s a private struggle, often borne out of the… Read More »How To Hide Grief. Why You Might Feel This Urge.
Today, I want to talk about a possible powerful ally in what sometimes feels like a less desirable journey: expressive writing. Combining grief and journaling can be a wonderful way to process so many raw feelings. Grief is often such a labyrinth of complex emotions that seems impossible to navigate. It’s not just sadness; it’s a mix of longing, anger,… Read More »Grief And Journaling. Expressive Writing As A Tool For Healing.
When you’re trying recover from the trauma that grief and loss can create, an avenue of healing that is probably not the first to come to mind is painting and grief. Instead, you might be thinking, ‘What does art have anything to do with the heart-wrenching process of grief?’ Depending on your own individual emotional process, it may wind up… Read More »Painting And Grief. The Comforting Benefits Of Combining Both.
The combination of sculpture and grief is a topic that I studied many times when I was finishing my art history degree. Because grief is more than just an emotion, right?; it’s a complex journey that will deeply transform a person. As we know, that journey is one that is not new to humans – or any life form –… Read More »Sculpture And Grief In The Healing Process
First of all, I want to say that I am not any kind of certified art therapist (at this time) and am not an expert on art therapy or the best art therapy books or exercises. I am only sharing ones that I have actually read and currently enjoy sharing with others who are also interested in art therapy. I… Read More »What Are the Best Art Therapy Books?
Finding relief for grief is something that sounds altogether impossible some days. That’s probably because grief isn’t a surface-level scrape that heals over a few days and then stops hurting. Grief runs much deeper and shakes the very foundation of our lives. Most likely, you’re experiencing or have experienced the multidimensional impact of this all-too-human experience – a blend of… Read More »Relief For Grief Activity. Who’s Your Guardian Angel?
One thing you can probably count on after significant loss is the matter of grief and sleep issues. Why? Because when you lose someone close to you, it’s not just your waking life that’s turned upside down. Your nights, too, can become a landscape of restlessness and uneasy dreams. Grief triggers a storm of physiological and emotional responses that can… Read More »Grief And Sleep Issues.
When it comes to grief and social media…I’m afraid my viewpoint is a bit tainted. Actually, it’s pretty bad. This is because social media has not been comforting for me where grief is concerned and my experiences with it have mainly been negative. But because everyone has a different grief journey, you may be someone who finds a lot of… Read More »Grief And Social Media. The Pros And Cons.
A lot of times, when grief overwhelms us, it can be difficult to know how to share grief with the people in our lives, especially with those who are non grievers. There are things that non grievers just don’t think about that may hit you full force in the face every single day. Most of the time, we retreat into… Read More »How To Share Grief. A Journey Through The Senses.