Self-Care & Personal Growth

Shelter from the Storm
California
I recently began going to school again and have been juggling many things at once to stay afloat. I started therapy as well and a big focus has been to make tim…
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
Our Healing Hands was a workshop centered on celebrating our sense of touch and bringing awareness to all the creative and connective ways we use our hands. The…
Between Friends
Illinois
Last month was the 1-year anniversary of my AWBW Facilitator Training. So, to reflect on my experiences facilitating workshops over the last year, I took some t…
A New Leaf
Arizona
Throughout my journey with AWBW, I have grown spiritually and emotionally. I have been through my own traumas from Domestic Violence and have had many life-changing situations thrown in my path. These life lessons have helped me connect with the survivors that…
Family Resource Center
Oklahoma
I did the Lotus Flower workshop with a 17-year-old girl who has had a very tough home life over the past four years. Her mother, a domestic violence survivor, referred her because she was concerned for her daughter and the things she has witnessed growing up. …
Marlborough School
California
  Hi Everyone! I’m Sonia. I’m a high school student and I'm a summer intern at A Window Between Worlds. This summer, I am exploring my own durational art journey as well as designing a durational art action for my high school. I have chosen to us…
Arts Connection
California
I worked with my mother who is 62 years old on the Heart Stories workshop activity. She wanted to participate in this activity because as a retired nurse she enjoys participating in workshops that highlight mental health awareness.  With this workshop she w…
The Way Resource Center
California
It was an honor to facilitate a Financial Healing workshop that created a safe and supportive space for participants in our career development program to explore their relationship with money through a healing-centered lens.  Throughout the session, partici…
Safe Passage
Massachusetts
I facilitated the Personal Needs Flowers art workshop for a group of caregivers who are survivors of domestic violence. This art activity was chosen to create a space where the participants could focus on self-care while honoring and prioritizing their own nee…
YWCA San Gabriel Valley
California
In the last year I have transitioned into being the Case Management Services Manager at the YWCA. I have switched from direct service to being a support person for the Case Management Team. I have always loved AWBW and a goal has been to incorporate activit…
Sarah King Creates LLC
Florida
As a Healing Art Practitioner and former multi-hat-wearing nonprofit leader, I am honored to host monthly virtual gatherings where I guide those who serve others in their work and life responsibilities through a healing arts membership program I call “Hats Off…
Black Infant Health
California
The California Black Infant Health (BIH) Program's aim is to improve health among Black mothers and babies by empowering pregnant and mothering Black women to make healthy choices for a brighter future. BIH focuses exclusively on empowering Black/African Ameri…
PAVE - People Against A Violent Environment
Wisconsin
Since it was snowing outside at the time, the group thought it would be neat to do this as a "snowflakes of thanks" activity. So we adapted on the spot and changed out supplies to do snowflakes. We all had fun with it and the kids were really excited to get…
Students Turn 4 Greatness
California
One day we were creating masks as part of the “Revealing Power and Beauty” workshop. As usual, everyone was fairly quiet as they worked. Suddenly, in the middle of the workshop, Terry thrust her mask down and began crying. She said, “I hate this.” She reach…
Between Friends
Illinois
I started working with this participant three months ago, and much of our work together has centered on her experience of missing/grieving her child who is currently in DCFS as well as processing her own experience of being in the system. The "Growing Resil…
Moke Hill Summer Art Program
California
I was asked to facilitate a summer art program in our small town for children ages 4-7 years. The program was cancelled the past two years due to Covid. In addition, the children in this age group have been deeply affected by the pandemic, many having attended…
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
I facilitated the Vision Flowers art workshop for a group of community members looking to reconnect with their inner voice and reflect on the personal values guiding their lives. Inspired by Manuela Rojas’ Personal Needs Flower, this workshop invited attendees…
Forty Carrots Family Center
Florida
This workshop was completed in a small group setting made up of teen parents who are continuing to attend high school. Most of these young women have experienced trauma throughout their childhoods and are now learning how to break the cycle in their own parent…
Downtown Women's Center
California
While providing parents in a Southern California school district with parenting workshops, we are closing out the series with healing arts through AWBW. The goal is to aid their own creative approaches in leading healing arts with their children and mutually e…
EveryStep
Iowa
I partnered with an Occupational Therapist I know in Des Moines, IA to host a “Befriending Your Feelings” AWBW group for kids ages 7-12 with their parents participating too. We did several activities to explore our feelings. We started with a scribble drawing …
YWCA Glendale and Pasadena
California
As part of our prevention work at YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, we provide afterschool programs for girls in grades 5–9 across Los Angeles County. Our curriculum includes a variety of enrichment activities designed to empower youth, build confidence, and create …
Pathways for Change, Inc.
Massachusettes
This month something happened. I let go of all expectations. I went with the wind during this one workshop, and it really paid off! I “got out of my own way.” I think my survivors felt extra in tune with their emotions and abilities; maybe I just was capabl…
Arts Connection
California
I chose to do a workshop for myself because I felt like I needed to have a day of healing art. There can be a lot of stressors that occur in our day to day and lately I've been having low energy, so I wanted to create a journal for the new year to relieve a lo…
Families Together of Orange County
California
Families Together of Orange County
California
This quarter, I wanted to facilitate a workshop for my local women’s group, Ladies Mingle. This group was created to help women in Orange County and nearby cities find joy. I found the group while on maternity leave and seeking connection with other …
YWCA Greater Los Angeles
California
YWCA Greater Los Angeles
California
I chose to create inspiration rocks but had to improvise a bit! Initially, I had planned to create inspiration rocks with clients, but as a client-centered therapist, I meet my clients where they are at. I decided to move forward with the activity du…
The Way Resource Center
California
The Way Resource Center
California
It was an honor to facilitate a Financial Healing workshop that created a safe and supportive space for participants in our career development program to explore their relationship with money through a healing-centered lens.  Throughout the sessio…
Arts Connection
California
Arts Connection
California
I chose to do a workshop for myself because I felt like I needed to have a day of healing art. There can be a lot of stressors that occur in our day to day and lately I've been having low energy, so I wanted to create a journal for the new year to re…
Shelter from the Storm
California
Shelter from the Storm
California
I recently began going to school again and have been juggling many things at once to stay afloat. I started therapy as well and a big focus has been to make time for self-care. That is why I did an art workshop on my own, for myself. The activity I d…
EveryStep
Iowa
EveryStep
Iowa
I partnered with an Occupational Therapist I know in Des Moines, IA to host a “Befriending Your Feelings” AWBW group for kids ages 7-12 with their parents participating too. We did several activities to explore our feelings. We started with a scribbl…
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
Values Ornaments was a workshop centered on reconnecting with the qualities that guide, ground, and inspire us, especially as we move into a new year. Together, our community explored how personal values shape our choices, our relationships, and our …
YWCA Glendale and Pasadena
California
YWCA Glendale and Pasadena
California
As part of our prevention work at YWCA Glendale and Pasadena, we provide afterschool programs for girls in grades 5–9 across Los Angeles County. Our curriculum includes a variety of enrichment activities designed to empower youth, build confidence, a…
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
Our Healing Hands was a workshop centered on celebrating our sense of touch and bringing awareness to all the creative and connective ways we use our hands. The session incorporated the Japanese healing art of Jin Shin Jyutsu, which aligns each finge…
Arts Connection
California
Arts Connection
California
I worked with my mother who is 62 years old on the Heart Stories workshop activity. She wanted to participate in this activity because as a retired nurse she enjoys participating in workshops that highlight mental health awareness.  With this work…
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
Window to My Soul was a workshop centered on self-reflection through the lens of language, community, and creativity. In the days leading up to the event, participants were encouraged to engage in a gentle self-inquiry: bringing one word that best…
Being the Best Me and A Window Between Worlds
California
Being the Best Me and A Window Between Worlds
California
Teresa Smith of Being the Best Me and Cathy Salser of AWBW share the origins of the Butterfly Journey Wheel and invite others to create their own resource for transformation and support.  They created the Butterfly Journey Wheel together as a way …
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
The Artistry Circle
North Carolina
I facilitated the Vision Flowers art workshop for a group of community members looking to reconnect with their inner voice and reflect on the personal values guiding their lives. Inspired by Manuela Rojas’ Personal Needs Flower, this workshop invited…
A Window Between Worlds
California
A Window Between Worlds
California
Join Kat, Training and Outreach Coordinator, as she shares about facilitating the "Take a Break, Self Regulate!" art workshop at AWBW's two-day facilitator training. The activity invites participants to reflect on taking breaks and create personalize…
Safe Passage
Massachusetts
Safe Passage
Massachusetts
I facilitated the Personal Needs Flowers art workshop for a group of caregivers who are survivors of domestic violence. This art activity was chosen to create a space where the participants could focus on self-care while honoring and prioritizing the…
Para Los Ninos
California
Para Los Ninos
California
As the School Support Services Coordinator at Para Los Niños, one of my key roles is to train and supervise master’s-level social work trainees.  A focus of this training is equipping them to support our students’ social-emotional learning. Our stude…
Sacramento Children's Home
California
Sacramento Children's Home
California
AWBW art Facilitator, Liz Miller Oliver, is the Training Specialist at Sacramento Children’s Home. The Organization provides crisis support for families residential care for foster youth who have suffered trauma and services for that focus on child a…
Downtown Women's Center
California
Downtown Women's Center
California
While providing parents in a Southern California school district with parenting workshops, we are closing out the series with healing arts through AWBW. The goal is to aid their own creative approaches in leading healing arts with their children and …
Black Infant Health
California
Black Infant Health
California
The California Black Infant Health (BIH) Program's aim is to improve health among Black mothers and babies by empowering pregnant and mothering Black women to make healthy choices for a brighter future. BIH focuses exclusively on empowering Black/Afr…

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