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From poetry to crafting to music, art is the perfect way to express our emotions and help us heal. Check out our resources for healing through art, and view past art projects made by participants in our previous in person workshops.
The above tracks are from MindRight Radio. Mind Right Money Management(R) is a financial education company that blends psychology, music and personal finance founded by Ash Cash Exantus, one of the nation’s top financial educators. Below is another playlist of empowering songs from MindRight Radio, specially curated for WAAR’s members by Roxanne. To hear more from MindRight Radio, visit their website here.
Our Speak with the Pen Poetry Corner was inspired by one of our Healthy Teen Task Force (now defunct) members in 2009.
She shared with the group how her stepfather had sexually violated her. At another meeting, she shared that she was in therapy, and her therapist told her it was good that she was part of the Task Force.
She wrote a poem about the abuse she experienced, now our Inaugural Poem. Thank you for your courage, Winter! She is now happily married with three adorable children.
We would love to hear you “Speak with Your Pen.”
Submit poem(s) to info@waarheals.me for approval. If we select your submission, we will send you a release form that must be completed before posting.
No poems with vulgar or hateful language will be accepted, and there will be no monetary compensation. You will share your gift with many who need to hear your words!
Below is artwork created by Healing Space participants.
Mask-making can be a powerful way to connect with hidden emotions and uncover awareness buried deep in the psyche.
Participants expressed their feelings through the creative process of decorating masks that reflected their inner experiences. We also discussed the meaning behind the embellishments and symbols they chose and had fun along the way!
After self-reflection through poetic readings from well-known authors such as Sojourner Truth and others, students embellished a chair depicting their past and also their hopes and dreams for the future.
Participants produced a drawn rendering and then used fiber, jewelry pieces, paint, and broken tile to create a mosaic on an old chair.
Multi-Media Artist/Instructor: Christine Bethea
Christine is a fiber artist, quilter, mixed-media artist, installation artist, and writer who creates art from vintage fabrics, salvaged wood, and objects that have no obvious use. In this way, she stays true to her goals of reusing all potential resources in unique and artful ways.
Participants embellished a handkerchief that they will no longer use to wipe away tears.
A creativity workshop by artist Cathleen Richardson Baily was designed to encourage self-discovery through doll-making and creative writing.
WAAR at Black Nurses Association Event
Healing Space Reunion and Rebirth
