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This interview is packed with information from how art helps us know ourselves, build bridges of trust across cultures, and helps us be present. This is critical in surviving, overcoming and thriving hard times in our lives. Dr Amy Backos reminds us that:


Making art helps us learn to see in new ways, heal from trauma, and can help prevent things from getting worse!


We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you pause to focus on the present moment and find peace.


Take this podcast to the next level:


Check out our new course \"Birds & Flowers\" that walks you through art processes to transform ordinary things into reminders of God's tender care and provision for you.


Preorder the How to CARE book with over 200 art activities to help churches minister through art in the wake of crisis and disasters and develop ongoing mental health ministry.



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