Research shows that art and healing come from the same source.  In fact, it is now known that when a person is creating art or is healing, this person will emit the same brain wave patterns.  Art and healing is so powerful that hospitals are incorporating art into patient care.  Here are some important facts about art

• Participation in artistic activities can have measurable physiological results such as, reducing stress, improving the immune system, and easing pain.
• Creating art gives a voice and language to unknown emotions, feelings and behaviors.
• Tapping into our creative energy can help a person to feel more alive, to gain inner wisdom, and to stay more completely in the present moment.
• When creating art, it uses the emotional and intuitive aspects of a person

Expressive Art Group Links for people with cancer:

Institute for the Study of Health and Illness at Commonweal – Bolinas, CA  Phone: (415) 868-2642:

Smith Farm Center for the Healing Arts – Washington, DC; Phone: (202) 483-8600

Gilda’s Club National – New York, NY
Phone: (212) 647-9700

Art and Healing Network

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in art therapy, I have a M.S.W. and have held art and healing workshops for women with cancer. I am available for individual sessions or Art Beat has workshops to help you express your emotions through art.

Call Karen Godfrey at (616) 301-3535 to set up an appointment.

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