Crafting works

I’m always on the look out for articles that back up what I experienced.  One of them is doing crafts, drawing, or photography.  For me it is crocheting, for others knitting, or any of the other numerous creative endeavors that help a person feel more relaxed.  One of the benefits is the need to be…

Break out the crayons

The coloring craze hit main stream.  Adult coloring books are sold where ever I shop.  Fabric stores, department stores, even food stores.  This article suggests new ways to loosen-up with art using bilateral drawing or what I call two handed scribble pictures.  By the way, Chihuly uses this method to create art.  http://www.chihulyworkshop.com/chihuly-drawings.html   https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/arts-and-health/201509/bilateral-drawing-self-regulation-trauma-reparation…

Trauma inspired art

I started working at a university art department before I had cancer.  I took a drawing class that semester.  I was given special permission to miss more than 3 days of class.  Thankfully a fellow student was willing to come to my house and tell me what was happening in class.  However, I didn’t take…

Too Sensitive

I complained to my counselor that someone close to me accused me of being ‘too sensitive.’  My counselor promptly replied, “You are.”  I felt betrayed and hurt.  He then went on to explain.  Think about a cut that is healing.  You touch the new scar tissue and the entire area is very tender and sensitive. …

Fun Fireworks

For many with PTSD Fireworks are a nightmare come to life again.  July 4 is a night to endure.  Fortunately, fireworks is not one of my triggers.  I take out my hearing aides and I can barely hear them.  If you hate all things fireworks….skip the rest of this post.  For those that would like…

Coloring works

Art therapy, coloring books, pencil and paper all bring about one thing a moment in time to explorer and relax. I am sharing links that were brought to my attention.  Reminder proceed with caution.  If you virus checker says it is not a safe site or your own intuition says, “Danger,” please listen to yourself. …