#art-therapy

#art-therapy

As I navigated the aftermath of illness and trauma, art became my way of processing the darkness and rediscovering my light.

"I was blessed to serve this nation for 21 years in the United States Army. I was again fortunate to deploy 10 times. I'm really proud of my service."

Volta Voloshin-Smith’s workshops promote calmness and connection through creativity, offering attendees techniques to reduce stress and enhance mindfulness.

"It’s part of my solitude. I like to sit down at the table and doodle and create something new," Croskey said, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of his art.

"I discovered that painting was right to express all my memories and to share them," Regina said, reflecting on how art provides a connection to her past and a means to communicate.

Keith Donald reflects on his childhood abuse, stating, "Confronting the darkness of my past was challenging, but it opened the door to healing through my music."

Reflecting on his past work, Houseago admits, 'I was quite literally showing myself what had been done to me.' This acknowledgment marked a significant turning point in his artistic journey.