Artful Grief: A Diary of Healing by Sharon Strouse (English) Paperback Book

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Artful Grief is a decade long study of loss by an art therapist, in the aftermath of her daughter's suicide. On October 11, 2001, Sharon received a phone call in the middle of the night from the New York City Police Department telling her that her seventeen year old daughter Kristin, had "fallen" from the roof of her college dormitory. So began her journey into the labyrinth of unspeakable grief. As the ï¬rst year drew to a close she found no comfort in traditional therapy, and no solace in spoken or written words. In surrender to her inner art therapist's guidance, she began to create collages. She cut and tore images out of magazines and glued them on various size paper. The paper was a safe and sacred container, receptive to the fullness of emotion, story and paradox. Over time there was transformation and healing. Artful Grief A creative roadmap through violent dying and grief. A dose of "soul medicine" for survivors. A way to retrieve the pieces of a shattered life, with paper, scissors and glue. A resourceful tool for those suffering with complicated grief and/or PTSD. A place for the unspeakable to be seen and heard. A process to quiet the mind and open the heart. A visual experience of trauma images as illustrations of hope. A sample of prophetic dreams and meditations that are illuminating. A heartfelt sharing of "intimate secrets" for understanding and compassion. A surprising "grief gift" that is inspiring.

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Artful Grief is a decade long study of loss by an art therapist, in the aftermath of her daughter's suicide. On October 11, 2001, Sharon received a phone call in the middle of the night from the New York City Police Department telling her that her seventeen year old daughter Kristin, had "fallen" from the roof of her college dormitory. So began her journey into the labyrinth of unspeakable grief. As the rst year drew to a close she found no comfort in traditional therapy, and no solace in spoken or written words. In surrender to her inner art therapist's guidance, she began to create collages. She cut and tore images out of magazines and glued them on various size paper. The paper was a safe and sacred container, receptive to the fullness of emotion, story and paradox. Over time there was transformation and healing. Artful GriefA creative roadmap through violent dying and grief.A dose of "soul medicine" for survivors.A way to retrieve the pieces of a shattered life, with paper, scissors and glue.A resourceful tool for those suffering with complicated grief and/or PTSD.A place for the unspeakable to be seen and heard.A process to quiet the mind and open the heart.A visual experience of trauma images as illustrations of hope.A sample of prophetic dreams and meditations that are illuminating.A heartfelt sharing of "intimate secrets" for understanding and compassion.A surprising "grief gift" that is inspiring.

Details ISBN1452568014 Author Sharon Strouse Short Title ARTFUL GRIEF Pages 294 Publisher Balboa Press Language English ISBN-10 1452568014 ISBN-13 9781452568010 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-02-26 Imprint Balboa Press Subtitle A Diary of Healing Country of Publication United States UK Release Date 2013-02-26 AU Release Date 2013-02-26 NZ Release Date 2013-02-26 US Release Date 2013-02-26 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this

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