Self-Care & Personal Growth

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 addi…
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, r…
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.” …
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 abuse preve…
The Out-of-Door Academy
Florida
I chose the River Stories workshop as my client was having difficulty seeing that she can move on from a recent diagnosis of dyslexia. She was feeling very discouraged and was unsure how she would overcome the weight of learning this information about herself.…
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…
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…
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 time to do the workshop "The Facilitator In Me". As a dance/movement therapist and fairly embodied…
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…
The Willow Domestic Violence Center
Kansas
We have a survivor at our shelter that has really been through so much. She has been with us for about 3 months and has lost her house to a fire, her job due to her abuser, had her children in her sister's care and other family issues. Through it all she ha…
A New Leaf
Arizona
This workshop was chosen in order to allow for participants to do some introspection and figure out what motivates them to try each day. Participants were able to express themselves in a judgement free environment and speak freely. One seven-year-old girl said…
PAVE - People Against A Violent Environment
Wisconsin
I got to lead a workshop with our entire staff. It was amazing!! I chose the "Handprints" workshop but adapted it to be about the negatives that we have gone through in the past year on the left hand and the positives that we had or are hoping for in this new …
Black Infant Health
CA
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…
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…
A Greater Hope
CA
  This was my own personal journey on Thanksgiving Day. When I first was introduced to Nikki Crow's project, Fix Your Side of the Feather, during the AWBW Durational Art Symposium I was moved to tears. I can remember my maternal grandmother, who was th…
WomenShelter Long Beach
California
Windows Facilitator Eydie recently shared with us, “Art is a wonderful medium for compassionate intervention because it gives our clients the opportunity for self-expression … They walk out of the room seemingly lighter, and with a certain stride that makes me…
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…
Art Works Collective
Oklahoma
I am a case manager working with clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This particular group of women live together in a group home and are fairly independent. They hold jobs of varying levels of responsibility, are out in the community…
Forty Carrots Family Center
Florida
Our two facilitators used Inner Self-Portraits during a group session with pregnant and postpartum teenage parents at a local high school we work with. These students have had difficulty with balancing their identities as students, teenagers, friends, and now …
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
This participant, a 16-year-old female who I have met for one-on-one sessions, always had difficulty discussing the violence she witnessed at home. After a few sessions, I wanted a project that would allow her to focus on herself. I have seen times where she d…
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…
A New Leaf, DVHeart
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…
Sacramento Children’s Home
CA
  The Team Agreements workshop was conducted for the department staff, aimed at strengthening team communication. The department's leadership chose this workshop to enable the team to collaboratively create agreements that would support one another. …
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
CA
Black Infant Health
CA
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…
Sacramento Children’s Home
CA
Sacramento Children’s Home
CA
  The Team Agreements workshop was conducted for the department staff, aimed at strengthening team communication. The department's leadership chose this workshop to enable the team to collaboratively create agreements that would support one…
Marlborough School
California
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 ch…
Sarah King Creates LLC
Florida
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…
Blossoms Windows
CA
Blossoms Windows
CA
  “Love Is A Great Idea” was inspired/created during the 2023 Spring Facilitators Training. During the Claiming Who I Am workshop, I was reminded of a tattoo I have behind my left ear, which was inspired by some good times with the best of fr…
A New Leaf, DVHeart
Arizona
A New Leaf, DVHeart
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 surv…
A Greater Hope
CA
A Greater Hope
CA
  This was my own personal journey on Thanksgiving Day. When I first was introduced to Nikki Crow's project, Fix Your Side of the Feather, during the AWBW Durational Art Symposium I was moved to tears. I can remember my maternal grandmother, …
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
WomenShelter of Long Beach
California
This participant, a 16-year-old female who I have met for one-on-one sessions, always had difficulty discussing the violence she witnessed at home. After a few sessions, I wanted a project that would allow her to focus on herself. I have seen times w…
Forty Carrots Family Center
Florida
Forty Carrots Family Center
Florida
Our two facilitators used Inner Self-Portraits during a group session with pregnant and postpartum teenage parents at a local high school we work with. These students have had difficulty with balancing their identities as students, teenagers, friends…
Art Works Collective
Oklahoma
Art Works Collective
Oklahoma
I am a case manager working with clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This particular group of women live together in a group home and are fairly independent. They hold jobs of varying levels of responsibility, are out in the…
Forty Carrots Family Center
Florida
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 …
Moke Hill Summer Art Program
California
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 havin…
YWCA San Gabriel Valley
California
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 incorpora…
The Out-of-Door Academy
Florida
The Out-of-Door Academy
Florida
I chose the River Stories workshop as my client was having difficulty seeing that she can move on from a recent diagnosis of dyslexia. She was feeling very discouraged and was unsure how she would overcome the weight of learning this information abou…
Family Resource Center
Oklahoma
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 gr…
A New Leaf
Arizona
A New Leaf
Arizona
This workshop was chosen in order to allow for participants to do some introspection and figure out what motivates them to try each day. Participants were able to express themselves in a judgement free environment and speak freely. One seven-year-old…
YWCA Greater Lafayette
Indiana
YWCA Greater Lafayette
Indiana
This weekend, starting Friday night after our group workshop, I started making long-overdue decisions to stand up for myself and close some doors that weren't serving me any more (ones that I was still engaging in due to insecurity). I am awed by …
PAVE - People Against A Violent Environment
Wisconsin
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 exci…
PAVE - People Against A Violent Environment
Wisconsin
PAVE - People Against A Violent Environment
Wisconsin
I got to lead a workshop with our entire staff. It was amazing!! I chose the "Handprints" workshop but adapted it to be about the negatives that we have gone through in the past year on the left hand and the positives that we had or are hoping for in…

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