Healing Through Artwork and Storywork (with Philip Leach and John Kilmer)
Jan 8, 2024
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Witness powerful healing through storywork and artwork as chalk artisan Philip Leach creates visual representations and coach John Kilmer offers attunement. The hosts discuss the value of curiosity, exploring stories of difficulty, triggers and loneliness, and the power of trust and inviting Jesus into one's life. The chapter also delves into healing through artwork and storywork, acknowledging past traumas, embracing love and hate, and creating a new reality with Jesus.
Artwork and storytelling can be powerful tools for healing and transformation, providing tangible representations of personal journeys.
Creating a safe and trustworthy environment, where individuals can share their stories without judgment, is crucial for deep healing and connection.
Deep dives
Using Art for Healing and Story Work
This podcast episode explores the power of using art for healing and story work. The hosts, Philip Leach and John Kilmer, create a safe space for Drew Boa to share his story and witness the transformation that occurs through live artwork. Philip shares his passion for using art as a way to develop relational skills and overcome unwanted behaviors. He explains the process of creating artwork during the session and highlights certain words and images that resonate with Drew's story. The podcast emphasizes the importance of embracing both the pain and the love in our lives and invites listeners to experience healing through creativity.
Finding Comfort and Connection in Art
The podcast explores how art can offer comfort and connection, especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. Drew shares his difficult experience of moving to a new house as a teenager and how it impacted his emotional, sexual, and relational development. Through art, Drew finds a safe space to express his pain and connect with Jesus. The artwork created by Philip reflects Drew's story, providing him with a tangible representation of his journey. The importance of acknowledging and embracing difficult emotions is emphasized, and the episode encourages listeners to find healing and connection through artistic expression.
The Significance of Trust and Presence
Trust and presence are highlighted as essential elements in the healing process. The podcast emphasizes the significance of having a safe and trustworthy environment, where individuals can share their stories without fear of judgment or dismissal. The hosts, John and Philip, demonstrate a deep level of attentiveness and compassion, allowing Drew to feel seen and heard. Through their support, Drew begins to trust and open up, leading to a deeper connection with himself and Jesus. The episode highlights the transformative power of trust and presence and encourages listeners to create spaces of trust in their own healing journeys.
Transforming Triggers into Healing Opportunities
The podcast emphasizes the importance of transforming triggers into healing opportunities. Drew's experience of being triggered during his visit to his parents' house is discussed, and the hosts highlight the potential for triggers to lead to healing and growth instead of unhealthy behaviors. Through sharing his story and engaging in art and storytelling, Drew experiences profound healing and transformation. The episode encourages listeners to view triggers as trailheads for healing and invites them to embrace vulnerability, seek support, and engage in creative and healing practices to overcome their own triggers and experiences of pain.
What happens when you combine storywork, artwork, and Jesus? Witness powerful healing in this live demonstration of HMA Coaching! As Drew shares a story of difficulty, chalk artisan Philip Leach creates a visual representation while coach John Kilmer offers attunement. Then we invite Jesus into the story and watch the chalk art change. The result is jaw-droppingly beautiful and incredibly meaningful.
Philip Leach is a worshipper and friend of Jesus who enjoys expressing creativity and building joyful connection through snow sculpting, Immanuel Doodling, deliberate appreciation, and facilitating times of quiet listening and art. His journey has included lots of hand-painted pottery as well as two decades of presenting “chalk talks”. His primary passion is joining other men in breaking free from anything that’s keeping us from enjoying life, and then practicing skills to move forward powered by Joy.
John Kilmer is a Mental Health Life Coach, Occupational Therapist, and Certified Husband Material Coach. He's a grateful follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about men's inner healing work. Learn more about John at relaxedcaregiver.com.
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