The Healing Power of Creativity: Part One


When you think of creativity, what do you think of? Arts and crafts, gardening, interior design, dance, drama, music? Do you think you need to be good at any of these things in order for them to be therapeutic for you?

 Would you like to know how creativity can help with mental illness? 

 "These types of therapy can be a healing force for the body and the mind in part because the creative process helps release brain chemicals that fight depression. Research shows that art therapy can also improve your sense of well-being by reducing depression and anxiety."

 says Routa Segal, certified creative art therapist.

 Now here is an everyday example of how creativity helped depression.
This post could also be titled
"Crochet Saved My Life".

 Really, am I comparing a crochet hook to a lifebuoy? Well, sort of. Let me explain.

 "Crochet Saved My Life" is the title of a new book by Kathryn Vercillo. You will definitely want to check this out!

 Not only does the book describe how crochet helped Kathryn through the dark days of depression, but also how it helped many other women who are also challenged by a chronic illness.
These stories are inspiring and encouraging and filled with hope.

 Whether it is crocheting or any other hobby you may choose to pick up, having a creative interest, working with your hands and your heart can heal and help and preserve sanity better than any therapy or medications.

 Now don't quit your therapy or stop taking your medications because I said that!
But do read the stories about these amazing women and how crochet saved their lives.

 Or read the introduction to the book and see if it grabs your attention.

 I am going to share my own personal story about how working with my hands saves me every single day next time.

 WHAT ABOUT YOU?  How are you feeling today? Do you have some sort of creative outlet? Is there some activity that you once enjoyed that you could try again. Or how about trying something new? You could take a course of even just go online. It is amazing what you can teach yourself from youtube these days!

 Don't give up! There is hope for depression.

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