How GRIEF/LOSS affects your IDENTITY + EASY Therapeutic Art Project

[@LearningtoSeeStudio]

Once again you've nailed the discussion/teaching part! I find it interesting how you talked through your "noticing" process. Also, I love how the grief side became part of you in the hair. It brings a balance to your profile (like in the color wheel exercise) . Also, interesting that this side has hair and the other doesn't because it caused me to envision you and your dad looking at each other, maybe having a conversation. This is a great project, thank you for sharing it.

[@danicatheartist]

Ooh I love that interpretation! Yes, it's so important to bring fresh curiosity to old familiar emotions. Art helps us do that just like speaking to an old friend.

[@zebrametal100]

Doing this with my grief group at work on Monday - thank you

[@danicatheartist]

Oh my goodness I'm so honored! Please do let me know how it goes.

[@zebrametal100]

@@danicatheartist It went well, I had folks who were hesitant but found it to be thought provoking and beneficial - thanks again!

[@danicatheartist]

I've found that too - there's a lot of hesitancy (probably self-consciousness) if they're not used to doing artsy things, but once they start, they realize they don't have to be an expert to benefit! Thanks for reporting back!

[@aliceb.toklas3585]

I have been completely stuck. I haven't done anything creative or otherwise for a couple of months. I'm going to try to do this. Thank you.

[@danicatheartist]

It's so hard to create when you're energy is being consumed elsewhere! Don't give up and start small. Things will break through when they're ready. Let me know how it goes!

[@aliceb.toklas3585]

@@danicatheartist last night I started to paint a little gnome. I didn't get very far but at least it was a start my thoughts are so scattered.

[@danicatheartist]

@@aliceb.toklas3585 aw fun!! Hey celebrate that start - that's awesome!

[@aliceb.toklas3585]

@@danicatheartist I tried to get back to it today. I never did. I'm going to try to go out there and paint when my roommate leaves.