Jen Alward

Learning to See

Religion EN ↓ 31 episodes

Do you wish you could find hope and healing through something you enjoy? In these podcasts Jen will walk you though creative exercises designed to do just that. Engage your sense of play and wonder in order to deepen your insight and bring about new layers of awareness and healing. Attend to your heart, soul, and relationships, grow as an individual, deepen your connection and understanding of God, and have fun in the process! Jen will introduce you to a variety of ways to harness the healing power of art for yourself and those you work with. She'll introduce activities, walk through reflectio...

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Jen Alward

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Art & Prayer 29.05.2023 26:25

Today I get to introduce you to my friend Ameris Grapa--an artist, art teacher, and prayer warrior! Catch all the bonus content with extra ideas for how to put some of these ideas into practice in your life join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon . Ways to connect more with Ameris: Email - aegrapa@gmail.com Facebook Fine Art America When this episode releases I'll be in Thailand &...

A Time for Every Season (part 2 of 2) 24.04.2023 27:35

Today I get to share the redemption part of Sparrow's story with you--the happily ever after part! Catch all the bonus content from discussions like today by joining our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon . After a very difficult and dark season of her life, the time of weeping she shared about last time, she has found healing and joy again! She has experienced trauma and been an advo...

A Time for Every Season (part 1 of 2) 27.03.2023 27:41

Today I get to introduce you to Sparrow Daenitz (aka Crafty Bird Woman). After a very difficult and dark season of her life she has found healing and joy again -- and her story isn't over yet! In part 1, she shares about this "Time to Weep" and how it enabled her to minister to others through art. "I didn't know I was doing art ministry. I just recognized the deep deep sadness in their eyes and wa...

Creative Connections 08.03.2023 23:03

It is so fun to connect with other like-minded therapists like Bre from Creative Connections Counseling in MN. In this conversation you'll gain tips for working with and building connections with teens (parents, you'll want to tune into this) . Tips on picking out an altered book, how to make art to express yourself and build coping skills, ideas about containment and post traumatic growth ar...

What Worked for You? 30.01.2023 24:55

Today I get to introduce you to Jordan Conner of Wholly Beautiful Life! She shares a bit of her journey to Art Therapy and then guides us through a 3-step process of gently exploring change. Don't let the idea of 3 steps intimidate you, they flow together effortlessly. Jordan also shares her #1 tip about how to approach art to gain the most insight and her favorite movie too :) I'm really excited...

Learning to See Introduction 24.01.2023 11:03

Welcome! I'm excited to have you and wanted to take a moment to introduce Art Therapy and Bible Art Journaling, the 2 big components of my work and what I share on this podcast. Please make sure to comment with questions and ideas -- I want to customize what I share to meet your needs. If you like what you're hearing please share. If you want to learn more, see my art, work with me, or be a future...