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Art Journaling Resources

Susan S. Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC: Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:39 AM

I have fallen in love with art journaling! It is a great way to express the creative soul within, to allow yourself to heal from old wounds, to challenge yourself to go higher with your passions and dreams. I use art journaling in my therapy and coaching with individuals to explore many aspects of themselves and their desires for their lives. I would love to offer you a few website links that provide quality (yet inexpensive) instruction on art journaling, digital journaling, and creative mixed media projects (those that use many types of media: paint, pastels, paper, fabric, pens, inks, sprays, etc.

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Learn to Love Your Body by Loving Your Inner Self: Part One

Susan Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC, BCPCC: Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 4:46 PM

A Woman’s Life Journey of Body Acceptance

Please join us for our three part blog series on Women and Body Acceptance.

Learn about strategies and resources to support healthy body image in women.

Part 1 of 3: Beginning of Beauty or Beast?

I came across a wonderful article in the March 2012 Real Simple magazine about a women’s journey in resolving her body image and recognizing her beauty (check it out; see resource below). It got me thinking about our individual paths of body acceptance as women throughout the life span.

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Creative Grief: Hope for the Holidays

Susan S. Miller, PhD, LPCS, NCC: Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 12:03 PM

Creative Grief: Remaining in Hope During the Upcoming Fall and Holiday Season

Recently I experienced an emotional overload that came upon me unexpectedly! I actually was not aware that I was carrying around such a load of tears until I went to visit my precious grand-niece, who is my sister’s name sake. My sister had passed away in April of 2009, after a swift tumultuous bout with ovarian cancer. My grand-niece was born two years later, almost to the date of my sister’s passing.

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Soul Care

Lori Tibbits, MA, LPC: Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 9:19 AM

Soul healing should take place on an individual level and an inter-personal level.

Soul healing is not a black and white, “just follow this plan” concept. It is a life-long journey of listening to your soul and attending to your soul’s needs. In our secular, materialistic culture, our souls are often overlooked. Instead, we fill our lives with tasks, business, and entertainment. A good movie and a bowl of chocolate ice cream are how most of us attempt to take care of our souls.

Ignoring the soul’s needs for too long will leave one feeling lost and empty.