Join us on today’s 1st episode of the Nursing and the Arts Podcast for a riveting discussion about how creative arts can be used to help with caregiver burnout and self-care. We also chat about how caregivers can use the arts for patient wellness and healing..

Whether you have a knack for crocheting, painting, or journaling, there is a creative hobby for everyone and we are encouraging you to do it! Follow along as we explore how art has helped us in our personal and professional lives and how you can incorporate it into yours.

About Alyssa Blake

Alyssa Blake, RN, BSN, is a nurse with a background in hospital care, public health, pediatrics, and research. She has a passion for helping others and spreading joy. Whether in her day job or side businesses as a visual artist and writer, Alyssa is dedicated to using creativity to impact others positively.

In this episode, she shares her experiences using art as a nurse and personal caregiver to heal burnout and cope with a family member’s hospitalization.

About Susan J. Farese

Susan J. Farese, MSN, RN, a native of New Jersey, is the owner/ president of SJF Communications, San Diego, CA.

Susan is the author of the book Poetic Expressions in Nursing…Sharing the Caring (1993 and 2021), currently teaches ‘Capturing Your Creativity with Haiku‘ workshops, and has published poetry and articles on a variety of topics.

In this podcast, Susan shares how her haiku workshops and nature photography have helped others process emotions and heal themselves.

Mentioned Resources:

Follow Alyssa’s art business “Smile Canvas Creations” on Instagram or visit her website. She offers custom pet portraits and paintings for loved ones. She also provides freelance writing services and can be contacted via her writing website or on Linkedin.

Join our Facebook group Nursing & the Arts to connect with other nurses interested in the arts and listen to another fellow creative writer, Janine Kelbach, on her Savvy Scribe Podcast.

Lastly, check out our blog post https://sjfcommunications.com/2024/05/06/healing-through-art-a-guide-for-caregivers-and-patients-57366/ which discusses this topic more in-depth and the research behind art and healing.

Thanks for Listening!