Here in Colorado, where the services for mental health are abundant, I discovered a great place that not only got me started with IFS/EMDR, but personal, trauma-informed Yoga therapy, as well. With a lifetime of trauma under my belt, I never imagined that I could participate in a movement/mind-body/trauma type of therapy. And my therapist – I call her Grace (hi!) – is fantastic in so many ways.
So… because the past week gave me a spark of motivation, I painted. Art is a phenomenal way to ground you in the present moment and express whatever overwhelming feelings need to make their way out (I always say “there’s more room on the outside”). And sometimes, inspiration comes and it’s a way to express feelings of Gratitude to someone that you appreciate.
Thus, with Grace’s favorite colors (blue and yellow), I painted a canvas using watercolor sky and land (including some sparklies, ofc), with a bed of leaves at the bottom. Then, with acrylic, I painted blue and yellow primroses and wrote her name at the top. I also included a cardstock piece inserted into the back that gave the meaning of her name and what the colors of primrose meant.
I gave it to her yesterday when I showed up for therapy. She was so grateful that she asked to hug me. I accepted and I swear I haven’t been hugged with so much appreciation and so lovingly in such a long time that I almost cried. I didn’t expect it, but it was really amazing. Seeing her eyes light up and a smile on her face was gift enough. I truly am grateful for her and the things she brings to my healing journey.
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