Send us a textHave you ever considered the depth of healing that art can provide? We welcome Bridget, an Expressive Arts Therapist, and owner of Expressive Arts Works, who takes us through her transformative journey and the remarkable impact of art on her personal healing. We navigate complex issues like the influence of white wellness culture and its tendency to appropriate practices from collectivistic cultures. We further delve into the subtle shifts an expressive art practice can bring into our lives. Bridget's story doesn't stop at her becoming an Expressive Arts Therapist; she also shares her coming out story in 2018, reflecting on its profound impact and meaning on her life. We explore her awakening to social justice and healing through art and its role in her own identity. We discuss how Bridget uses expressive arts to create more meaningful connections, facilitate change, and empower others through the sense of community and belonging that we all need and require. Community has been an ongoing theme in many of our podcasts. Listen in as we emphasize the importance of collective care for healing, and how small acts of reaching out to each other can forge a community and foster connection. To learn more about Bridget's work and to follow her see: @expressive_arts_workhttps://linktr.ee/bhopeb Information on where you can find us. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @hopeologypodcast and the host @writerchristinamckelvyTo support the show, go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hopeologypodcastDisclaimer: The views reflected by any of the guests may not reflect the views of the podcast host. Some topics may be difficult for some viewers, so proceed at your own risk. This podcast does not replace psychotherapy or advice and is for entertainment purposes only.

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