Creative expression is a great way to process emotions, vent energy, and have fun! It can increase your happiness, stimulate positive emotions, improve mental health, sharpen brain functions, reduce stress, and even make your immune system function better.
Read MoreOne of the best ways we have to express ourselves is by being creative. Our creative activities allow us to take time away from our challenges, to let our emotions rest, to spend mindful moments immersed in something that we enjoy, and to express what’s inside ourselves.
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There are SO many reasons that empowerment is in our tagline - Courage to Caregivers aspires to provide essential tools of resilience to our participants. We can't do it FOR you - yet we can inspire, coach and support you in your journey of personal growth as you pursue and achieve your goals.
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Read MoreWhen we set healthy boundaries, we support our self-care and our self-esteem by pointing out what makes us feel uncomfortable or unsafe. And when we say “no,” we actually gain respect from others by standing up for ourselves.
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Read MoreThere are so many methods of creative expression: art, music, writing, dance, visual arts, drama, crafts, etc. What’s common about all of these is that they let you translate your feelings and emotions into a medium that you can share with others or keep private if you wish.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for a new hobby or outside interest, start by thinking about what brings you joy. What are those things that bring a smile to your face and make your heart sing when you just think about them? What fills YOUR soul?
Read MoreAs caregivers, our lives are so busy and consumed with meeting the needs of others that we seldom find time to look back and analyze what happened, why it happened, and what other options might have been available. We also tend to sweep aside our emotional reactions to difficult situations.
Read MoreThis week we’re exploring art and all of the benefits it can bring, whether we’re creating art or experiencing it. Feelings can be messy and sometimes irrational.
Read MoreMusic can do many things. It can console your grief or loneliness, bring you peace and calmness, help you express your feelings when words aren’t enough, and encourage you to get your body moving. It also can do wonders for your self-care.
Read MoreCreative expression is the action of translating your feelings and emotions into a medium you can either share with others or keep private, if you wish. Creativity can change our perspective, point us down new paths, influence our problem-solving, and inspire us to take risks.
Read MoreThere’s something special about seeing things in writing (whether on paper, or these days, on some sort of screen). That’s why journaling can be so powerful.
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