Drawing On Grief: Exploring loss through creativity

Drawing On Grief is a creative journal and mindful keepsake that uses drawing and creativity to help people navigate the pain of bereavement. Author Kate Sutton draws on her own experiences and provides guided creative prompts and memories to help readers visualize and express their grief. The book emphasizes self-care and encourages people to explore their feelings through creative mediums, making it a sensitive and compassionate guide for navigating one of life's most challenging moments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 12 April 2022
Publisher: Leaping Hare

Drawing On Grief is a truly unique journal and cherished keepsake that harnesses the soothing therapeutic power of drawing and creativity to aid individuals in navigating the profound pain of bereavement. Within this poignant self-help book rooted in art therapy, author Kate Sutton draws upon her personal experiences of losing a loved one to offer solace and guidance to others embarking on this challenging journey. She presents thoughtful and inspiring creative prompts, alongside poignant memories of her own and poignant quotes from others on the subject of loss. Through engaging creative exercises, such as drawing fond memories together and creating an ocean of tears with coloring pencils, this book empowers readers to visually depict the pain they are experiencing, fostering a deeper understanding and ability to navigate their grief. Additionally, the book includes written prompts, such as writing letters to oneself and their loved ones, designed to help individuals express the complex emotions that bereavement brings forth. Part self-help guide, part memoir, Drawing On Grief emphasizes the significance of self-care during the grieving process, allowing individuals to explore their own feelings through creative mediums, often finding it easier than direct expression. This book adopts a modern and insightful approach to the pain of loss, offering a sensitive and compassionate guide to help individuals nurture themselves as they navigate one of life's most challenging moments. It is part of the Drawing On... series, a collection of creative guided journals that assist readers in exploring challenging topics such as anxiety and grief. Furthermore, Drawing On Anxiety, a beautifully illustrated interactive journal, combines self-help, self-care, mental health, and creative mindfulness, providing a holistic approach to well-being.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 165 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780711272521