Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs, Art Therapist ATR-P
Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs, Art Therapist ATR-P
This visitation dream happened exactly two weeks after my very best friend, Byron Keith Byrd, left the earth. Through my dreams, he is as present for me now as he was when he was physically here. Dream: I am in line to get a driver’s license with Byron’s niece, Stefani. They choose me first, but [...]
Infinite discoveries like the sewing machine, the periodic table of elements, the law of relativity, and even Google came through the ancient practice of “Dream Incubation.” This profound process has been around for millenia - because it works. Simply put, we set a strong intention for what we’d like to know or receive, engage in [...]
Welcome to my very first DreamDrops installment, where I share one of my dreams with context, symbols, metaphors, insight and dream guidance. This sneak peek into my psyche is a great example of how a simple dream snippet can offer so much. Enjoy! Dream: I am playing professional baseball and am up to bat. Jamie [...]
Metaphor: a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them Even if you have zero propensity for metaphor in waking life, your unconscious mind is an expert that loves serving them up through your dreams. In [...]
Materials: Journal, online journal, or notes app While the process of documenting your dreams is a personal preference, an online journal like Penzu.com can be very useful. In this way, you can “search” for patterns, repeating symbols, characters, etc. Here’s how to begin: Stay in your dream. When you first awaken after a dream, stay [...]
Awakening to our personal symbols is a lifelong journey. They can be individual or collective, they can differ cross-culturally, and can change over time. Symbols are the bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind, offering continual information about what is going on for us at the very deepest levels. Whether it is a tree, a shoe, a [...]
"Nike" by Elizabeth Bryan-Jacobs Set up your materials. Close your eyes, and take a few deep breaths, quieting the mind Set an intention for you unconscious to serve up some symbols Flip through your magazines, scanning the images Let go of thoughts and allow an image to “call” you Cut out the image; glue [...]
Identify One Presenting Problem: what is the one thing that makes you most unhappy now, that you really don’t want to continue…or repeat? Decrease: Commit to one measurable and attainable goal that will help you decrease this experience of unhappiness in the short and longer terms Increase: Commit to one measurable and attainable goal to [...]
Image courtesy of Barbara Fish, PhD To quote art therapist Pat Allen, “Art is a Way of Knowing,” and for me, there is no greater truth. I have always known that I could find every answer to every problem in my studio, through some creative practice. My journey in becoming an art therapist [...]
Artfulmusings.blogspot.com You will need: 10 minutes of quiet time, paper, pen and any art materials of your choice. Quiet your mind. Close your eyes, and connect with your breath. Notice the gentle rising and falling of your chest. If your thoughts wander, no problem; keep coming back to your breath. Open your eyes [...]
