Learning to See

This is part 2 of our interview Dr Amy Backos. Today we talk about how rebuilding after trauma is in our history as individuals, families, countries and the world. Creation hasn't stopped since the beginning and sometimes, as all artists know, destruction is part of the process. There is always good news to be found during the painful parts: God is present, helpers are coming, and there are treasures to be found--we can do this--you can do this.Trauma and fear responses are discussed along with the importance of practicing gratitude so that we can stop dissociation and get ourselves out of survival mode into the present where we can make choices and take beneficial action.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:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art togThe CARE book has officially released! Go get your own copy of How to CARE with over 200 art activities to help churches minister through art in the wake of crisis and disasters and develop ongoing mental health ministry.Check out our course "Birds & Flowers" that walks you through art processes to transform ordinary things into reminders of God's tender care and provision for you.

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:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.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.

Advent celebrates God's arrival. Not just a flashy happy celebration but a truly miraculous gift of mercy. He still comes into our deep darkness to bring light!This episode gives you a little taste of what studio time is like with art making that transforms how we see and opens us up to new perspectives and quiet time to listen to God.We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you are sensing God in your life and in the darkness.Take this podcast to the next level:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.Are you ready for Advent? Check our Jen's book "A Refocused Advent" and free course.Curious about the "How to CARE" book? It's a book I've been helping J Scott McElroy write for the last few years to help churches, artists, and Christian believers respond creatively and compassionately to those who are emotionally hurting. Sign up for the newsletter on my website or at CARE Arts Ministry to hear more about it's release and resources associated with it.Connect more with Jen?If you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Learning to See Studio.She is now certified to provide Art Therapy supervision for others seeking their Art Therapy license!Get access to everything.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Today we're chatting with my Brittany Roach about how color adds new life, freedom and joy to our prayer time.There are lots of ideas in here and information about how Brittany and her husband have worked with Houses of Prayer and involved their 3 sons in prayer time too. Art Sozo, Harp & Bowl, and using all of ourselves and our creativity in our prayers are discussed as we strive to move towards the goal of 1 Thessalonians 5:17 to "pray without ceasing." We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you incorporate prayer into your daily life.Take this podcast to the next level:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up with links and downloads, etc., available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.Are you ready for Advent? Check our Jen's book "A Refocused Advent" and free course.Connect more with Jen?If you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Learning to See Studio.She is now certified to provide Art Therapy supervision for others seeking their Art Therapy license!Get access to everything.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Today we're chatting with my friend Danica Thurber (aka Danica the Artist) about how art can help us process our grief.We often talk about grief after the loss, but what about the grief process that occurs before the loss? That is anticipatory grief and the main focus of our discussion and art project today.GRIEF COURSE:At the end you'll get to see some of Danica's own artwork and hear about her new Therapeutic Art Grief course, available now on her Etsy store.CHILDREN'S BOOK:Each year (October17-21), to honor her dad's heaven-versary she runs a sale on Amazon to get the digital version of her children's book, Lulu Faces Loss And Finds Encouragement, for FREE!https://amzn.to/4hfOkF3Take this podcast to the next level:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.Connect more with Jen?If you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Learning to See Studio.She is now certified to provide Art Therapy supervision for others seeking their Art Therapy license! Get access to everything.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Today we're exploring how discovering our true identity brings us hope, how it takes grit to be grateful & how these things change our lives.Take this podcast to the next level:Go SEE this podcast on Youtube.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Join our "Transformational Studio Time" to explore this topic further through personalized discussion and making art together.Videos shared with permission:Hosanna Wong's "I Have a New Name"   • I Have A New Name | Hosanna Wong (Off...  Emily Dickinson's poem "Hope is a Thing with Feathers" by lalaillustrator   • Hope is the thing with feathers - Emi...  Books Mentioned:The Feathered Bone by Julie CantrellThe Hiding Place by Corrie ten BoomYou Are More Than You've Been Told by Hosanna WongConnect more with Jen:If you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Learning to See Studio.She is now certified to provide Art Therapy supervision for others seeking their Art Therapy license!Get access to everything:To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.