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Healing Through Creativity & Expression

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Books, workbooks, and online platforms blend creativity with healing, offering tools for self-expression, emotional release, and personal transformation for Black, Indigenous, and women of color.

These books, workbooks, and online platforms blend creativity with healing, offering tools for self-expression, emotional release, and personal transformation for Black, Indigenous, and women of color.

Books on Healing Through Art, Writing & Storytelling

  1. "Ink & Honey: A Journal for Cultivating Self-Love, Creative Expression & Healing" – Alex Elle

    • A guided journal filled with writing prompts, affirmations, and self-reflection exercises for emotional healing and self-discovery.

  2. "Neon Soul: A Collection of Poetry & Prose" – Alexandra Elle

    • A poetry book that explores healing from trauma, self-love, and reclaiming personal power through creative expression.

  3. "Dear Black Girl: Letters From Your Sisters on Stepping Into Your Power" – Tamara Winfrey Harris

    • A collection of letters from Black women to younger generations, offering wisdom, empowerment, and healing through storytelling.

  4. "Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma & Emotional Upheaval" – Nkem Ndefo & Valerie Rein

    • A journaling workbook designed for BIPOC communities, integrating somatic healing, mindfulness, and creative expression to process trauma.

  5. "I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul" – Christine Gutierrez

    • A book for Latina women and women of color on healing from past pain through journaling, meditation, and storytelling.

Workbooks & Guided Journaling for Emotional Healing

  1. "Love Yourself Through It: A Journal for Healing with Gentle Reminders and Self-Love Affirmations" – Dominique L. Davis

    • A journaling guide for self-compassion, emotional processing, and personal growth for Black women.

  2. "Therapeutic Journal Writing: An Evidence-Based Approach for Mental Health Professionals" – Kate Thompson

    • Explores how journaling can be used for self-exploration and emotional healing.

  3. "The Creative Journal: The Art of Finding Yourself" – Lucia Capacchione

    • A guided workbook that combines art therapy and expressive writing to uncover emotions and deepen self-awareness.

Art Therapy & Expressive Healing Resources

  1. "Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us" – Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross

    • Explores the scientific benefits of art therapy, showing how creative expression rewires the brain for healing.

  2. "The Art of Healing Trauma: Creative Exercises for Self-Discovery & Transformation" – Lucia Capacchione

    • A workbook using collage, drawing, and expressive art as tools for processing and healing trauma.

  3. "Expressive Arts Therapy for Traumatized Children and Adolescents" – Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D.

    • A powerful guide on how art, music, and storytelling can be used to heal trauma, with practices that are also beneficial for adults.

Websites & Online Tools for Creative Healing

  1. The Nap Ministry (www.thenapministry.com)

    • Focuses on rest, creativity, and healing as tools for self-preservation and empowerment.

  2. Ethel’s Club (www.ethelsclub.com)

    • A digital wellness community for BIPOC individuals that offers art therapy, writing workshops, and healing circles.

  3. The Free Black Women’s Library (www.thefreeblackwomenslibrary.com)

    • A platform that celebrates literature, storytelling, and healing through books by Black women authors.

  4. Black Women Radicals (www.blackwomenradicals.com)

    • Explores the intersection of art, activism, and mental health in creative healing practices.

  5. We Heal For All (www.wehealforall.org)

    • A community healing platform offering creative writing, storytelling, and art therapy workshops.

Podcasts on Healing Through Creativity & Expression

  1. The Creative Pep Talk Podcast – Hosted by Andy J. Pizza

    • Helps creatives turn their artistic passion into a healing and empowering practice.

  2. The Black Girl Creative Podcast – Hosted by Alecia Renece

    • Explores creativity, storytelling, and self-expression as tools for healing and empowerment.

  3. Healing Out Loud – Hosted by Rita Phetmixay

    • Focuses on Lao American and Southeast Asian healing practices, with episodes on storytelling as a tool for trauma recovery.

  4. Art Heals All Wounds Podcast – Hosted by Pamela Michelle Johnson

    • Explores how creativity is a powerful force for personal and collective healing.

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