Reclaiming Self Through Art: A Creative Healing Journey

Info: Check-in prompt: “What do I show the world… and what do I hide?”

 Movement: Gentle body scan and stretch to notice where we hold emotion

 Art Activity: Create a two-sided mask—outer persona vs. inner truth


 Journaling: “What does my inner self want to be seen or heard?”

 Therapeutic Focus: Begin building self-awareness and emotional safety by

externalizing hidden parts of self

Info:  Check-in prompt: “What does my inner chaos look like? Where does it live in

my body?”

 Movement: Expressive movement (guided or freeform) to release stored tension

 Art Activity: Create an abstract “storm map” with color, texture, and line

 Journaling: “What am I carrying that needs to be seen or felt?”

 Therapeutic Focus: Non-verbal emotional processing, nervous system

regulation, and safe trauma exploration

Info:  Check-in prompt: “What has kept me rooted? What gives me light?”

 Movement: Grounding practice (barefoot, slow walking, or standing breathwork)

 Art Activity: Create a collage or mixed-media piece with images of strength and

growth

 Journaling: “What inner resources have helped me survive? What do I want to

grow now?”

 Therapeutic Focus: Reframing adversity into resilience, deepening self-

compassion, and recognizing support systems

Info:  Check-in prompt: “Who am I becoming?”


 Movement: Gentle celebratory movement or visualization of stepping into your

future self

 Art Activity: Create a personal symbol or affirmation piece (flag, crest, mantra,

or future self-portrait)

 Journaling: “What parts of myself am I reclaiming? What do I want to carry

forward?”

 Therapeutic Focus: Integrating the journey, affirming growth, and reclaiming

identity with confidence and clarity

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