Art and Healing: Creating The Art You Need in the New Year! (Part 1)

Artistic practice, when approached through a resource-oriented lens, becomes a way to recognize, cultivate, and nourish the strengths and inner wisdom we already possess.Through personal stories and practical insights, the episode delves into resource-oriented approaches, the importance of self-nourishment through creativity, and the value of making art not just as a product, but as a means of growth and healing.Consider how your own creative process can serve as a medicine, offering comfort, clarity, and a path toward becoming the person you want to be. Whether you’re setting intentions for the new year or simply seeking a moment of artistic pause, this episode offers inspiration and guidance for cultivating a more meaningful and restorative artistic practice.Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy. Mentions: Map Actors @mapactors https://www.mapactors.com"The Arts Work - The Process of Intermodal Decentering in Professional Conversations" by Herbert Eberhart"The Essence In A Therapeutic Process, An Alternative Experience of Worlding?" by Paulo KnillMusic by Alex Fiddes