People with whom I shared this video, said they found the therapist's description of grief helpful. I did too! https://youtu.be/X55TJRj9HUk
Month: April 2018
Accessing the not quite known…
The inquirer explains how her “murky brown” shape has 'sprouted' and her excitement is evident as she stands up with her hand on her heart explaining her emerging meaning. She says she is surprised by the “feeling inside'... like something I know but don’t know”. Moon (2007) suggests that when an inquirer creates art they … Continue reading Accessing the not quite known…
Working with images…
Emotions are essentially embodied. Identifying emotional experiencing involves feeling the changes in one’s body in relation to the object or situation of arousal, combined with past emotional learning. Sometimes words are not enough. Creating images that give voice to our deep embodied knowing may help one to feel more present and authentic.
Emergence…
I become aware of my body... focusing in on my embodied experience in the moment... sensations... emotions...I choose colours that resonate and make movements with the brush to express what I'm experiencing... I don't know which way is up... I flip the canvas... highlighting what feels right... As my mood changes I play with darker colours... I … Continue reading Emergence…
Highlighting the hard to see
As he describes his representation he explains he wants to get in his car and just drive... "freedom' he says.I don't have my reading glasses on and as I look at his collage I say, "I notice that all the cars are empty... where are you?" "Ahh..." he says smiling up at me, "I didn't … Continue reading Highlighting the hard to see
