ART WITH HEART’S BOOKS & PROGRAMS

All books are available at our ONLINE SHOP and proceeds help us reach more children in crisis through our books and programs.

INK ABOUT IT is a therapeutic activity book designed to:        

• help struggling teens and ‘tweens adapt and adjust to life’s ups and downs
• lead kids toward social and emotional wellness
• explore and express what’s going inside of them through a combination of writing and art prompts

Ink About It includes activities that are based in cognitive behavioral, narrative and art therapies.  This book is one-color (“Bic Pen” blue) and features fresh and evocative illustrations that serve as a springboard for self-discovery and personal growth. Click here to buy it now for a middle or high-schooler in your life.

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CHILL & SPILL is a guided journal that was designed to:

• reduce symptoms of trauma
• build resilience and coping skills
• promote good decision-making techniques

Chill & Spill combines creative writing with tried and true therapies designed to help youth (ages 11+) facing crisis. It helps bridge the gap between youth in need and the availability of therapists. Art with Heart also offers trainings and supportive curriculum to teach how to utilize the book to reduce the harmful effects of stress. Click here to buy it now for a teen or young adult in your life.

MAGNIFICENT MARVELOUS ME! helps meet the emotional needs of elementary aged children who are facing family challenges – ranging from divorce to a serious illness or disability, or other familial challenges. It was designed to:

• decrease the sense of isolation
• increase self-esteem and communication
• give them a safe place to explore and work through their complex feelings
• help build resiliency and coping skills

This meaningful resource helps children express the myriad of conflicting emotions such as resentment, fear, guilt, embarrassment and sorrow. Click here to buy it now!

OODLES OF DOODLES is an activity book that offers children (ages 6-16):

• therapeutic distraction for hospitalized children
• a meaningful way to express their fears and concerns
• stress relief and encouragement

Available in both English and Spanish, the book has helped over 28,000 children find hope in the midst of health crises, turning a difficult time into what it should be…a childhood. Click here to buy it now for a child in your life.

ART BUDDY
For the past two years, Art with Heart has enjoyed a wonderful partnership with Swedish Medical Center through our Art Buddy Training and volunteer opportunities.  This amazing program has trained over 80 volunteers on healing and creativity.   Those that went on to be Art Buddies have helped over 800 children.

The two year pilot has allowed us to fine tune the program, ensuring that it can stand on its own. Beginning this spring Art with Heart will be handing the reins over to Swedish who will continue to train Art Buddy volunteers. The next training will be some time in Spring of 2012.  For more information, please contact Cynthia Arthur Volunteer Services Supervisor at cynthia.arthur@swedish.org.

CHILL & SPILL TRAININGS are available to teach you how to effectively use Chill & Spill to help address adolescent issues such as PTSD, depression, anger, etc. Chill & Spill is a prevention and intervention tool that fosters social and emotional learning in a variety of settings. Based in cognitive behavioral, narrative and art therapies, the journal is designed to increase self-awareness, increase management of emotions, and promote healthy connections.

This intensive 1.5 day course prepares participants to bring the C&S Program to their adolescent clients. Through lecture, demonstration, structured hands-on activities, group discussion, and teach-back opportunities you will gain knowledge about:

• Benefits of the C&S Program as demonstrated by a year-long evaluation study, including the conceptual and research base for the role of creativity and its application in mental health promotion
• Hands-on artistic experience in a variety of media (creative writing, collage, painting, wire, and poetry)
• Basic skills necessary to strengthen relationships with youth through the creative activities in C&S

More details can be found at our EVENTS page.

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