themes in healing
Resilience
Making art helps participants to realize the strength they carry within themselves to change their lives. Acknowledging their past, noticing their resilience, honoring their present strength, and recognizing future possibilities helps participants find support that empowers their sense of resolve.
“I feel each art group I go to is a step of progress of never getting back into a violent relationship.” – Participant
“AWBW has helped me in a permanent way. Before, I had no way of truly expressing what’s on the inside. This workshop allowed me this chance. Thank you!” – Participant
“The Windows groups just seem to help women define goals and remove self-blame in a way that no other groups do.” – Facilitator