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Grief is a journey that no one ever truly prepares for. It can be overwhelming, disorienting, and deeply personal, leaving you with a myriad of emotions that are often difficult to express. Healing Through Art: A Workbook for Navigating Grief & Loss with Creative Expression offers a gentle yet profound approach to processing these complex feelings through the transformative power of art therapy journal.
Designed for both teens and adults, this journal with prompts is your companion in exploring the depths of your grief in a way that words alone may not capture. Whether you are new to art therapy or a seasoned creative, this therapy` workbook provides a safe space to express your emotions, reflect on your experiences, and begin the healing process at your own pace.
Inside this healing therapy workbook, you will find:
✔ Mindful Art Therapy Exercises: Each prompt is carefully crafted to guide you from simple creative activities to deeper, more introspective exercises. These activities are designed to help you process your emotions, reduce anxiety, and find comfort in your grief journey.
✔ Reflective Writing Prompts: Pairing art with reflective writing allows you to articulate the thoughts and feelings that surface during your creative practice. These prompts encourage you to explore your grief from different angles, offering insight and clarity as you move through your healing process.
✔ Educational Drawings: Learn about the therapeutic benefits of art-making and how it connects with the mind-body experience. These drawings serve as both an educational tool and a source of inspiration for your creative practice.
✔ No Art Experience Needed: This prompted journal workbook is accessible to everyone, regardless of your artistic background. A list of suggested art supplies is provided, but the exercises are designed to be flexible, allowing you to use whatever materials you have on hand.
This mindfulness journal isn’t just for personal use—it’s also a valuable resource for mental health professionals. Psychotherapists, social workers, and counselors will find it easy to integrate these prompts into their practice, helping clients navigate the challenges of grief and loss with creativity and compassion.
Created by Licensed Therapist and Clinical Art Therapist Emily Bell, this workbook is rooted in professional expertise and personal experience. Emily understands the complexities of grief and has poured her knowledge and empathy into this resource, offering you a pathway to healing that honors your unique journey.
Whether you’re seeking solace in your own grief or supporting someone else in theirs, Healing Through Art provides the tools to transform pain into peace, one creative expression at a time. Allow yourself the freedom to explore, express, and heal—you are worthy of this journey.
Format & Features:
Size: 8.5 x 11″
Pages: 104
From the Publisher
I’m so glad you’re here! Starting an art therapy journal can be a great way to take care of your thoughts and emotions. Many people like art therapy because it is a fun and easy way to express yourself and feel relaxed.
To get started, all you will need is a drawing instrument (pen, pencil, marker, crayon, etc.) and this journal. If you want to add a variety of art media, go for it! Since all humans have an inner artist (even if you don’t know it yet) inside us, you have the power to get as creative as you want to.
These pages are written in terms of drawing and writing; however, painting, collage, modeling with clay, or any other art material is welcome.
No prior art experience is needed.
As a licensed therapist, clinical art therapist, and trauma survivor, Bell weaves together her depth of experiences in the Guided Art Therapy Journals and Mental Health Workbooks she publishes. Her education, professional training, and personal journey provides a balanced blend of warmth, humility, and expertise to readers interacting with her materials.
Outside of her work as an author, she provides therapy in private practice where she aspires to decrease stigma related to mental health while increasing accessibility to the healing arts. She is a humanist who believes in the power of connection through creative self-expression. She believes everyone has a valuable inner artist no matter their experience or training, or lack thereof.
Non-Verbal Expression: Not all individuals are comfortable or adept at expressing their emotions, thoughts, or experiences verbally. Art therapy provides a non-verbal and creative outlet for self-expression. Kids, teens and adults can use art to convey their feelings, experiences, and inner worlds, making it an inclusive and accessible form of therapy for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Emotional Healing and Exploration: Art therapy allows individuals to explore their emotions, confront past traumas, and process difficult experiences in a safe and supportive environment. It can lead to emotional release and catharsis, promoting healing and personal growth.
Self-Discovery and Insight: Creating art can lead to greater self-awareness and insight. It can help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their patterns of behavior, and their motivations. Art therapy encourages self-reflection and self-exploration, which are essential for personal development and emotional well-being.
Flexible and Versatile: Art therapy is a versatile form of therapy that can be tailored to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. It can be used in individual or group settings and is adaptable to different age groups and cultural backgrounds. Art therapy can complement traditional talk therapy and be integrated into various therapeutic approaches and settings, including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health clinics.
It’s important to note that art therapy is not limited to those with artistic talent or skills. The focus is on the process, self-expression, and the therapeutic benefits of creating, rather than the end result. Art therapy sessions are typically guided by trained and certified art therapists who provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions and experiences through art.
Emotional Healing: Art therapy can be used to process trauma, grief, and other emotional wounds. It allows individuals to work through difficult experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
Emotional Expression: Art therapy provides a non-verbal outlet for individuals to express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. This can be particularly valuable for those who struggle to communicate their inner experiences verbally.
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ASIN : B0CHL7MBVD
Publisher : Independently published (September 4, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 107 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8860265660
Item Weight : 11.8 ounces
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
Customers say
Customers find the Art Therapy Workbook helpful for grieving. It provides mindfulness and art activities that build a capacity to process loss. The counseling in the book provides new ideas. The art prompts suggest basic art materials but can also be done with pencil or pen. The writing prompts are spot-on for the pain of grief, with some just drawing and some just scribbling, which helps when words are too heavy to make.
Jacki –
Incredible art journal for grief
Incredible art journal for grief. Grateful for this book. Thank you 😊
Happy to be Grammy –
Excellent for anyone but especially grief group leaders
I have always combined some art projects in my grief. Counseling in this book provides some new ideas. I think it is better used in a group setting than an individual working through grief on their own. I would rate this as one of my very top resources and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to incorporate some aspects of art into grief work
Amber Haley –
Grief workbook for therapy!
I am a therapist and I got this book to use with a client that recently experienced a loss. This workbook starts off with prompts for mindfulness and art activities that help build a capacity to process the complex emotions experienced with loss and grief. Then it goes into psychoeducation and art and writing prompts with plenty of space in between for art. Best of all it’s not about creating a masterpiece so anyone can use this workbook even if they don’t consider themselves to be “good at art”. I especially love the waves of grief metaphor!
Clb –
A great grief tool
I purchased this for someone close to me and it is really a well thought out book with activities and writing that are spot on for the pain of grief.
Mara Coyle, Art Therapist –
Review of Art Therapy Workbook for Grief and Loss
This workbook is offers tools and creative invitations to those experiencing loss and anyone companioning others in their grief. It is a collection of art and writing prompts to facilitate the process of grieving. The exercises are straightforward and for all levels of artistic confidence. This book encourages people to express their feelings through metaphors and images and to express that which may be initially inexpressible. The art prompts suggest basic art materials but can also be done with pencil or pen. Art Therapy Workbook is a gentle guide for those grieving losses.
Ashley LaCombe –
Bought for my son
My son went through a really tragic event when his best friend passed away. He is also an artist, so I thought this book would be good for him. And it has! He loves it, and I am really fortunate to have found such a good tool for him to use through his grieving and healing process after everything that had happened! I would definitely recommend this to anyone who has dealt with losing someone they love, artist or not.
virginia hedges –
Helping with the big black hole
Go at your pace the prompts are good. Some writing some just drawing, some both. Some direct you to scribble and this helps when words are too heavy to make. Fairly priced. Its helpful for me.
S. Greenblatt –
Helpful and healing
I’ve only completed the first exercise in the workbook, but it was incredibly powerful. The very broad yet specific prompt provided exactly the direction I needed to let my creative impulses flow. As a result of working in that very specific space, I came to some realizations that were enormously comforting. And it even spurred me to draw a picture that I like a lot. Can’t wait to do more of the exercises.