Articles of Interest – Arts For Health Sarasota – Manatee

Life Is What We Make of It

AFHS-M — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:29:24 +0000

Life is a jest; Take the delight in it. Laugher is the best; Sing through the night of it. Swiftly the tear And the hurt and the ach of it. Find us down here; Life must be what we make of it. Life is a song; Dance to the thrill of it. Grief's hours are...

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The Healing Power of the Arts Tapping the Therapeutic Value of Creativity

AFHS-M — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:10:00 +0000

Article by Linda F. Joffe Author’s note: An edited version of this article appeared in the Sarasota Herald Tribune’s Style Magazine on February 21, 2021. That article can be viewed at https://sarasotaheraldtribune-fl.newsmemory.com/?special=Style. The arts have a powerful impact on our world. They can illuminate both minds and hearts, thus becoming a force for well-being. Beyond...

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Music Therapy – Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Cancer

AFHS-M — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 15:04:34 +0000

Music Therapy Effective at Reducing Fatigue Among Patients With Cancer Jessica Nye, PhD Music therapy was reported to diminish cancer-related fatigue in a cross-sectional mixed-method study. These findings were published in JCO Oncology Practice. A total of 436 patients were assigned to 1 of 3 licensed music therapists to receive active (360 patients; eg, singing...

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Hedda Matza – HaughtonIdentify Ways to Express Gratitude

AFHS-M — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:55:39 +0000

In terms of gratitude, I suggest the first step is to find in your home a small pad or notebook or just plain paper and put the date on top and begin to list the things and people you are grateful during this time staying at home. One of my first responses is the increased...

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Lisa Richardson – Growth in hard places

AFHS-M — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:31:40 +0000

We have made it to a 3rd Self-Care Newsletter! I consider this is a great accomplishment since it is not the only thing needing to be done and it is not in my area of expertise. I am an introvert whose attention span also shifts quickly from project to project, and can easily feel overwhelmed...

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Kathleen suggests creating a Mandala of Emotions

AFHS-M — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:26:03 +0000

From Kathleen Horne, MA, LMHC, REACE, REAT, Certificate Training in Expressive Arts, Expressive Arts Florida Institute Use a fairly large sheet of paper if you have one. Any size will do. Trace a circle on it using a large plate or something else that is round. Lay it out somewhere, on a table, or tape it to...

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Linda Joffe – Wonderful Antidote to Stress

AFHS-M — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:08:41 +0000

Creative Movement Teacher, Expressive Arts Facilitator Insights and suggestions to help cope with overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression during this trying time: I find that dancing is a wonderful antidote to stress and worry in these challenging times. It brings us back to our bodies, calms the mind and releases tension. I recommend...

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Deirdre McKay-Wellness Advocate

AFHS-M — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:47:49 +0000

Artist, Author, Mindset Mentor and Arts for Health Practitioner There are hardship and death here, but for those looking for hope and strength, they will find it all around. To stay calm and strong, keep up with your practices – whether yoga or arts. My tip for others, and what I practice myself before starting...

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How to Stay Well Through the Arts

AFHS-M — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 22:45:42 +0000

SARASOTA By Kay Kipling 4/3/2020 at 11:22am Some tips from educator-consultant Hedda Matza-Haughton. If you’re suffering arts withdrawal because you can’t attend concerts, plays, movies or exhibits right now, Hedda Matza-Haughton has a few ideas for you. Matza-Haughton, a Sarasota-based licensed clinical social worker, health educator, actress, playwright and director (as well as a breast cancer survivor)...

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The Art of Healing

AFHS-M — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:43:06 +0000

The Art of Healing is a 20-minute documentary exploring the role art has in healing a person’s mind, body, and soul.

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