Only from the heart can you touch the sky. ~Rumi
90% of Chronic Illness Begins with Stress
And 100% of Chronic Wellness Begins with You!
We have an unconventional approach to Wellness education We believe that wellness is a creative action more than a problem to "fix". It's a unique journey that can be enjoyed every step of the way, either self-guided or in a community that celebrates your successes and supports you through the rough patches.
Our mission is to provide women with caregiving hearts and careers, with inspiration, insights, encouragement, tools and resources needed to create chronic wellness through art-based self-care - starting with reducing and resolving stress.
If you'd like to feel, live and work better, stress less and have more fun, while we're here to encourage and show you how to use simple creative self-care techniques that work anytime and anywhere, regardless of skill, financial, space or time constraints.
We know that stress can cause a host of health problems:
We Also Know
That Wellness can be your "New Normal".
Stress and chronic illness don't have to be your default. In fact, most stress-related conditions can be reversed. By shifting our perspectives and changing the way we respond to stress, we can not only reverse the damage, but also recover more quickly.
One way we can do this is through simple Works of HeArt ("Healing Art"), particularly through painting, collage, art journaling and personal memoirs.
Caregivers (including but not limited to those who care for or work with children, the elderly, the sick or the dying), are prone to burnout and other chronic stress-related conditions, especially in this post-pandemic world.
Our natural stress response is a physiological one, not just a mental and emotional one. It involves and affects multiple internal and external aspects of body, mind, spirit, as well as our personal, professional and entrepreneurial lives.
About Our Founder:
My Name is Barbara Gini
And ever since I was a child and got my first box of paints, I've been fascinated and inspired by the healing power of creating art. This became even more obvious during the pandemic of 2020.
When I'm gathered with others, encouraging them to paint or create their own unique art journals, write a memoir, design affirmation cards or other inspirational art, I feel a deep sense of peace in myself and connection with the group. I'm always humbled from what I can learn from others' perspectives and experiences.
Everyone is on some type of healing journey and has a story to tell or to illustrate. By understanding others' stories, we find that we are more alike than different and that creating art can help transcend most of our perceived differences.
I'm excited to be of service and guide you in exploring, telling, writing and illustrating your healing story through your own unique and colorful creations!
Coming Fall/Winter of 2024/25:
- Art-Based Stress Reduction
- Self-Care and Resilience Education
- Resources for Caregiving Professionals
- Life & Legacy Projects
Questions? Contact: Barbara Gini: service@barbaragini.com
Creative Wellness Resources for Caregivers
We inspire caregivers everywhere to create chronic wellness, by reducing and resolving stress through the creative process. Come join us as we co-create lives and legacies that are beautiful Works of HeArt!
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