The Science of Happiness How Art Heals Us
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May 8, 2025 Shabnam Piryaei, an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and teacher, discusses the unique healing power of art. She shares how creating visual art can ground us and foster emotional resilience during life's challenges. Shabnam highlights personal stories illustrating the therapeutic benefits of art-making, even in caregiving contexts. The conversation explores the joy of creative surrender, emphasizing connection and self-discovery through shared artistic experiences. Overall, it paints a vivid picture of art as a vital tool for emotional well-being.
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Art Connects Caregiver and Family
- Shabnam Piryaei cares for her father with dementia and uses art to create meaningful connections.
- Collaborative drawing with her son and father builds joy and presence despite challenges.
Liberation Through Losing Control
- Watercolor painting forced Shabnam to surrender control and helped her release stress.
- Losing control in art can be liberating and mentally freeing.
Discovering Joy in Playful Art
- Painting with her son revealed how playfulness frees creative expression without judgment.
- Watching her son enjoy art helped Shabnam untangle her own creative pressures.