A HEALING JOURNEY

Chill & Spill benefits various populations including kids affected by stressors such as illness, death, abuse, divorce, homelessness, etc. From the survivors of disaster to children of divorce – Chill & Spill helps youth convey both their suffering and strength, reducing the symptoms of trauma, facilitating healing, promoting coping skills and building self-confidence. The layout of the book brings the user on a progressive journey of self-discovery, beginning with non-threatening, confidence-building activities that slowly lead towards trauma exploration, and then back out again into inspirational and aspirational goal-exploration.

Chill & Spill is effective because it gives youth a safe place for complete and total expression. It allows them to become active participants in their own healing, to communicate grief and loss, and to see themselves as survivors rather than victims – a critical step in trauma recovery. It works because it is an accessible and immediate resource and is based in cognitive behavioral, narrative and art therapies.

Below are links for more information:

• More DETAILS about the book (authors, artists, etc.)
• The HISTORY of how the book came to be.
• Get more info on the Educator’s and Therapist’s COMPANIONS to Chill & Spill
• Click to read about the initial FINDINGS from our evaluative survey
• If you want ideas on how others are using the program, click on WAYS TO USE C&S
• Review a CASE STUDY of how C&S helped troubled boys at a residential treatment facility.
• Find out more about TRAININGS that are available for your staff or group.
  

The book and the accompanying Companion books can be purchased at our online shop. All proceeds go back to help Art with Heart reach more youth in need. We also offer TRAININGS that enhance professional’s use of this unique resource.