The Art Therapy Way

A Self-Care Guide: 30 Minute Art Therapy Activities to Calm Anxiety, Improve Mood, De-Stress, and Connect to Your Inner Voice

By: Kendyl Arden

Narrated by: Rebecca Tamuli

Do you struggle with overwhelming stress, anxiety, burnout, or sadness? Are you looking for something to help you heal but do not know where to start? If any of this resonates with you, then keep reading.

In The Art Therapy Way: A Self-Care Guide, you will discover how creativity can help you calm anxiety, destress, boost your mood, and more (even if you do not believe that you have a creative bone in your body). Inside you will find therapeutic art prompts, meditations, and process questions to help you tune in to your inner experience and connect with your heart, body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

In this audiobook you will explore:

• 50 art therapy activities that therapists use to help guide you through specific emotions such as: anger, shame, anxiety, stress, burnout, joy, hope, peace, and more
• Mindfulness activities and intentions to help you tune in to the present moment and foster your creativity
• Reflection questions to help you process through the experience

You may be thinking that this is only for artists and creatives, but this book is for anyone who wants to connect with their inner voice, find healing, or develop a self-care practice.

If you want to calm anxiety, boost your mood, destress, find calm, and connect to your inner voice, then scroll up and click the "buy" button!

©2022 Kendyl Arden (P)2023 Kendyl Arden

Well written!

This audiobook is the perfect companion for the physical copy. I loved hearing the meditations at the beginning of each chapter read aloud so that I could relax. The questions for reflection at the end of each exercise are also easier to process when heard in someone else’s voice! It’s also such a small detail, but I love how the audiobook chapters have page numbers to follow along with. It’s clear the author has a great attention to detail and passion for helping people. She opens each exercise with a reminder that there is no judgment or right/wrong way to do art. It is such a difficult thing for me to remember as I judge my art so harshly. Each exercise is so carefully crafted. My favorite was the postcard for forgiveness, something I really struggle with. I also like how the author draws out the possibility of future change in the exercises - such as the collage to analyze what things we want more or less of in our lives, or the tri fold self portrait and taking steps to see how we can become someone we like. Overall so encouraging and soothing!

Calming and Helpful

Kendyl’s therapeutic art directives, poetry, and her own story are brought to life in this audiobook version of her book. It is certainly a great addition to her hardcover copy, and will help guide people in her art therapy directives in unique and calming ways!

“There is no wrong or right way, just enjoy the process”

These exercises were so pleasant to listen to; calming, relaxing, and each intention prepares you physically and spiritually for each activity. The activities are very clear on what supplies are needed and what the purpose of the intentions are. I also like that there are components of meditation before you start an activity.

A powerful guide to emotional wellness through art

This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in exploring the healing power of art.

The book is divided into chapters that focus on different emotions, such as anxiety and grief, and the author introduces a series of art therapy exercises that are specifically designed to help individuals process and cope with that particular emotion.

What I particularly enjoyed about the exercises is the variety of art mediums that are covered - there is truly something for everyone. The author also provides helpful tips and guidance for each exercise, which makes it easy for listeners to follow along and create their own works of art. Also, the exercises are accessible and can be completed by anyone, regardless of their skill level.

Overall, "The Art Therapy Way" is a great introduction into applied art therapy that combines the power of art with the healing process. The author's approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and informative, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in exploring the therapeutic benefits of art.

One of the best books and much needed

This was an amazing book. I use it when I have an off week with my therapist and it helped me ground myself when I needed!

Sacred Space

I first got The Art Therapy Way as a hard copy and after realizing there are meditations at the beginning of each chapter, I was interested in hearing the meditations as guided meditations.

This audiobook did NOT disappoint!! :) The narrator does such a great job of sharing the story that Kendyl Arden wrote and her voice is so calming. It's a great compliment to The Art Therapy Way hard copy!

Enjoy your Sacred Space!

Amazing!

This book is laid out in an easy to follow format. The activities are helpful and beneficial for things that most people experience. The voice used for this book is also soothing and helps me remain relaxed as I prepare for my time to do some art and explore more of myself! I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking out therapeutic art activities to engage with!

A Great Experience

This audiobook is very well done! There is a wide variety of art activities suited for any type of emotion we may feel. Kendyl does a great job constructing this book in a way that gives you the opportunity to be kind to yourself and get in tune with your emotions. The way each activity includes breathing and affirmations to become grounded and give yourself permission to create is a great touch. Along with Rebecca’s narration, the audiobook feels very calming and meditative. Additionally, the pace of the narration feels just right, as it didn’t feel too fast or too slow. In each introduction, I appreciated Kendyl’s inclusion of her poetry as it kind of sets the tone for each chapter. The reflection questions at the end of each activity is a great way to think about what was created, what you felt while doing so, and to center yourself again. Overall, I enjoyed this audiobook very much and am looking forward to going back to these activities whenever I need to. Definitely recommend!

Great tool for individuals and therapists!

This book has a ton of art therapy practices laid out that are easy to follow. The narrator also has very good pronunciation and is easy to understand. Highly recommended.

Calm and practical activities

Rebecca Tamuli's voice will gently guide listeners through the various activities Kendyl Arden has prepared - simple, practical, engaging. A definite need to read for the self-care shelf.