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Who am I to start this?
By
Kate Hawkes
August 1, 2010 - 4:34pm
I have many years as a theatre arts professional, with a background in education and a degree in counseling. In 2000 I plunged into the wonderful world of arts in health care and developed a process called Performing Wellness(TM). I have worked with groups through the process who shared stories of living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, Multiple Sclerosis, and war-related PTSD. I have just developed a i woman show where I share on stage excerpts from 10 of these writer's stories. The process of story telling and sharing in community is one of the most healing processes any of us can go through - when we are ready to do so. Sitting in the presence of the stories is also healing and empowering for those in the audience. I invite you to think of the times that you have told a deep heart/soul story, and not necessarily to your doctor or family member. Some of the most powerful interaction is between you and a relative stranger who listens with an open heart, without judgment, with no intent to fix, who simply acknowledges and honors you the person.
By
Samknow
May 12, 2011 - 8:35am
Hi Susan Cody
Well, where should i start... I have scleroderma, fibromyliga, and to boot i know have two bulge disks in the lumber area that's affecting both of my legs. I'm seeing a pain doc and a rheumy and between the both of them they seem to be at a lost to find me some relief!! oh yea i also have implant that works for my pain both of my arms and hands.
So, thats what i have and not to sure what i'm looking for, just steer me in the right direction!
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By
Samknow
May 11, 2011 - 12:26pm
I think i will like this group because all of my health issues, i've tried so many different holistic ways to make myself feel better, and some do work, then my health throws me another curve ball...
Willing to listen to any new ideas that could help!!
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By
gaiamouse
March 25, 2011 - 2:18am
Beautiful idea. It is important to listen carefully to others. I find the arts to be very healing and use storytelling in my work as a speech-language pathologist. I also encourage my students to think deeply about ideas that are presented in their school. Most of all, I try to make therapy fun so they stay in that space where we are all most open and creative. I mostly work with children who have various disabilities, including articulation, autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual impairment, ADHD, or other health impairments. We do a lot of artwork, which seems to open communication channels, possibly because engaging the right side of the brain allows the left brain more freedom.
March 25, 2011 - 2:18am
I haven't looked into that, because insurance won't cover that. And with massage i dont dare have anyone touch me because i have fibro. I have already changed my diet because i have a gulten intolerance.
May 17, 2011 - 7:42amThis Comment