Art and Trauma: Creativity As a Resiliency & Healing Factor I have long believed that all of the creative arts are healing. I was drawn to music because it made me feel good, first just listening, then learning to play the drums and then performing in rock bands. Later in life, learning … [Read more...] about Art and Trauma: Creativity As a Resiliency & Healing Factor
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The June Surviving Spirit Newsletter
“Art is a wound turned into light.” Georges Braque The June Surviving Spirit Newsletter is posted at the website. Hope Healing & Help - This month's resources: 1] Leah Harris on Mental Health as a Social Justice Issue - Psychology Today 2] Rachel Waddingham – Behind The Label: … [Read more...] about The June Surviving Spirit Newsletter
Thoughts & Music to share on Resiliency
I read this article at my friend Helga Luest's, Trauma Informed Linked In post and shared a comment and I thought to dive a bit more, into why I feel the way I do about 'resiliency'. Here is my post comment to the article - Natural Resilience to Major Life Stressors Not So Common - … [Read more...] about Thoughts & Music to share on Resiliency
Healing the Loss or Lack of Love
“In the absence of love, there is nothing worth fighting for.” Elijah Wood Valentine's Day is a marketing dream come true...a time for lovers, friends and family members to exchange cards and gifts of value to show how much they care for one another. I know in my heart, that there are many, who do … [Read more...] about Healing the Loss or Lack of Love
1976 – England, the great Musical Adventure; Follow Your Dreams
Forty years ago, in January of 1976, I had arrived in Liverpool, England and was preparing myself for one of the greatest adventures of my life. Going to England with the intention of performing and getting our rock band signed to a record contract was the plan for three very determined musicians, … [Read more...] about 1976 – England, the great Musical Adventure; Follow Your Dreams
Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”
“Not all scars show, not all wounds heal. Sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels.” Unknown June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day. I am grateful that there is recognition to help raise awareness, but I truly hope that someday … [Read more...] about Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”