I recently returned from an incredibly transformative week with my newest group of teacher training students. And was once again struck by the power of this work to make significant changes in people’s lives. Through this Wild Heart Expressive Arts Process people become more open to exploring their inner experiences and more profoundly accepting of themselves. There is a greater willingness to take risks and to try new behaviors, new ways of being and new more expanded identities. There is a marked increase in the capacity to be courageous and a decrease in self judgment and self criticism. There is a sense of liberation and being released from ancient stories of lack and limitation. Joy and playfulness abounds. Laughter is in the air. Tears are always welcome. Anger is celebrated as power. And love is the currency of the realm. But then there is the dreaded Post Retreat Crash. Folks come to a retreat or workshop and get a taste of how magical and amazing their lives can be and then go home and very shortly lose connection to that magic. I always remind people that one of the MAIN things that makes our time together on […]