Learning to See

Today I get to share the redemption part of Sparrow's story with you--the happily ever after part!Catch all the bonus content from discussions like today by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.After a very difficult and dark season of her life, the time of weeping she shared about last time, she has found healing and joy again!She has experienced trauma and been an advocate of women and children. She has experienced depression and transformation. She has a message today for those struggling in the darkness today and to those wanting to be a light and help them through it.Her story of finding answers, healing and hope can be yours too.❤️Would you like to help bring hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking? Click this link to learn how you can partner with Jen in her upcoming Art Ministry trip to Thailand.Ways to connect more with Sparrow:Email: craftybirdsnest@gmail.comInstagram FacebookYouTubeMake sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share it with others so they can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.

Today I get to introduce you to Sparrow Daenitz (aka Crafty Bird Woman). After a very difficult and dark season of her life she has found healing and joy again -- and her story isn't over yet!In part 1, she shares about this "Time to Weep" and how it enabled her to minister to others through art."I didn't know I was doing art ministry. I just recognized the deep deep sadness in their eyes and wanted to give them something to look forward to -- something fun!"She learned it was ministry and recognized herself as an artist for the first time through Jessie Nilo's art group at Vineyard Boise when she moved to Idaho. (God Loves Art, Vineyard Arts, Foundations of Art Ministry course)Parts may be difficult to hear (see below for time stamps), but her story isn't over. The hard parts of her story have been redeemed and in part 2 we'll get to hear all about her seasons of seeking and dancing!!!Her story of finding answers, healing and hope can be yours too.❤️Catch all the bonus content by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Sparrow:Email: craftybirdsnest@gmail.comInstagram FacebookYouTubeMake sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share so others can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.Learn about her upcoming Art Ministry trip to Thailand to help bring hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking.Specific time stamps of when potentially triggering topics are discussed:8:27 — Divorce9:14 — Domestic Violence10:56-11:01 — DV incident described11:20 — Alcohol & Drugs12:11-55 — Corporal Punishment described16:24 — Human Trafficking17:12 -- Sexual Content18:05 — Alcohol & Drugs18:22-35— Rape aftermath described18:52 — Physical Violence19:25 — Body Image19:36 — Physical Violence19:42-47 — Death Threat described20:08 — Kidnapping 20:28 — Theft21:20-21:28 — Police Interactions described21:40 — Victim Blaming22:18-26 — Domestic Violence described22:51-23:05 — Rape aftermath described by hospital23:12 — Legal Consultation23:24-36 — Victim Blaming described24:32 — Drugs25:07 — Drugs & Alcohol

It is so fun to connect with other like-minded therapists like Bre from Creative Connections Counseling in MN. In this conversation you'll gain tips for working with and building connections with teens (parents, you'll want to tune into this). Tips on picking out an altered book, how to make art to express yourself and build coping skills, ideas about containment and post traumatic growth are covered as well. I can't wait to hear about what part of this discussion you enjoyed most!Catch all the bonus content by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Bre:Website: Creative Connections Counseling Email: breanna@creativeconnectionscounseling.netInstagram Get her book: The Creative Connection Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share so others can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.

Today I get to introduce you to Jordan Conner of Wholly Beautiful Life!She shares a bit of her journey to Art Therapy and then guides us through a 3-step process of gently exploring change. Don't let the idea of 3 steps intimidate you, they flow together effortlessly.Jordan also shares her #1 tip about how to approach art to gain the most insight and her favorite movie too :)I'm really excited to have join with us and learn to see more clearly.Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share so others can be blessed too :)Catch all the bonus content by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Connect more with Jordan at Wholly Beautiful LifeConnect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home

Welcome!I'm excited to have you and wanted to take a moment to introduce Art Therapy and Bible Art Journaling, the 2 big components of my work and what I share on this podcast.Please make sure to comment with questions and ideas -- I want to customize what I share to meet your needs.If you like what you're hearing please share.If you want to learn more, see my art, work with me, or be a future guest check out these links:Membership:Learning to See Studio Instagram:Hope and Healing at Home Jen AlwardWebsites:Hope and Healing at Home Jen Alward YouTube:Hope and Healing at Home