Art Journal flip through; Art Therapy, Art Journaling through Depression
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- This art journal is fully a process journal. I worked my feelings out on the page as I struggled through the ups and downs of long term depression and out the other side to healing.
Art is a powerful and therapeutic thing. Use it as a tool to work through depression, or any of life challenges.
Feel free to chat with me in the comments.
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This is brilliant! You are an inspiration
That brings catharsis up to a whole new level. I did this once upon a time, albeit totally freeform and amateurish. I forgot how good it feels, how much power it carries. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thankful for your boldness in speaking about depression. Truly difficult for many people to deal with on both sides of the spectrum 💕 for me art and crafting is my therapy and although it doesn’t always excite people as to what I’m doing, I do it fo me to keep me from those dark feelings and in that I am excited and there is a joy in creating and releasing
Yes, art is a gift. I'm so glad you visited.
I used to do so many art therapy classes as teenager and loved them. When I recently returned to doing art, I wanted to create "good" art. While I love learning new skills, I lost the joy of free expression and focusing on the process. Thank you for reminding me that there are ways to art journal without aiming to "put something perfect on instagram".
I can relate so much to this. I still fight that temptation. Blessings to you and your creative life!
I love your book and your willingness to share it with all of us who struggle with dark moods. Art therapy of any kind is a good start to the road back up; and I love your choices of a small journal, using minimal art supplies -- less intimidating to begin. My hint is to pack a tote bag of art materials; I spend a lot of time in bed or on the couch due to chronic illness, and keeping supplies handy and portable helps me want to journal whenever I can. Thanks, hope to see more of your work.
I know this is an old post, but I stumbled on it today, and it brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing so that we know we're not alone. ❤️
We are never alone, even when we feel we are. I'm so glad you happened upon this when you needed it.
Thank you. It took courage to share this. Still helping people.
Simply amazing. Thank you for sharing and being such an encouraging voice.
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it and for reminding those of us who find release and peace in art journaling, to get back to it!
stunning work of art!! thanks so much for sharing, must have been difficult to let others see your struggle. very inspiring!!
Thank you for your courage, strength and inspiration. 🌺 Elizabeth W.
Blessings sent Sweet Soul Sister
What a powerful little book.
Thank you very much for your generosity and share of your art....You have made a difference to me today. Peace and many blessings on your pathways,
sass
What a great video of help! I art journal to get my emotions out, so i think your words and journal are great. X
Your journal is beautiful! I have many journals, and I set my mind for something beautiful to who the world. But sometimes you get what you get and not every page is perfect and I've come to love that! 💚 💝💋
Thank you so much for this video. I have been struggling with anxiety all my life but recently have been struggling with depression. I have done many art journals and find so much therapy in them. But this time with my depression I have been unable to even feel the energy to create...thank u for the inspiration and reminder to do so
OMG - I love your journal - it must have been very healing for you.
It definitely was.
lovely journal and so glad that you're feeling better. thanks for sharing. ♡
This journal is truly amazing! Thank you for sharing.
this was so beautiful..moved me to tears. I have been struggling with depression a long time now. feel like expressing myself through collage and paints but scared too of being imperfect although it will be just be for me. thank you. Radha
a beautiful emotional journey, thank you for sharing.
i never write comments on video's but I absolutely love this. Thanks so much for sharing, I am going to send this to a friend who I think would benefit. Beautiful
Thanks Lisa for commenting. I hope this helps your friend. Many blessings to you.
thanks for sharing this i also suffer from depression and and art journal too but never really thought of dong something like this so i think i will xx
I have been going through a bad time I really think it's time to try this thank you
This is my best friend's story. I am sharing it in hopes that someone will find the true peace that only God can give. Bless y'all!
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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WOW YOU HAVE REAL TALENT OF
"PERSONAL, ART JOURNAL"
how many JOURNALS have you
created so far.....!? i want to start a
ART JOURNAL, but struggling with
WORDS to explain my emotional pain/feelings about DEPRESSION..
Thank you for sharing.
thank you for sharing❤
i just loooooveeee this journal.......... the lovely art and the music at the same time really inspired me........ can you please tell me which song it is? it was a very lovely one..... and the journal..... according to me it was the very beautiful and full of feelings..... thanks so much for inspiring me........ :)
I really love this book Christine. I suffer with depression and it's great to see an artist openly share their journal work about it. I actually really love the spreads.. there is a lot of minimalism and a lot of black ink which I think is stunning. I really want to get back to doing collage and mixing it with paints and ink and lot's of writing. This was inspiring for me and I think it could be very helpful for me. I love the journal itself. I like the size as it's very intimate and kind. What is the name of the company that sells it? I would love to buy one. If not, I can make one that is 5X5". I will revisit this video. Thanks so much for your honesty and yes, people need to be more open and talk about mental illness more often. Take care and great work.
+Christine Hiester Thanks Christine! I absolutely love this journal. I can't wait to buy it. It is so precious and intimate. I want to take a collage online class with someone and I prefer to work with someone who is more minimal in style or who doesn't use images of beautiful woman from fashion magazines. I like to write in my pages too. I have considered taking a class with Jane Davies and I was wondering if you could suggest someone who might fit the bill. Thanks! Juliana
Hi Christine-thanks for sharing this…deep thoughts, shared aches. A question re process-did you just play and build up each page, letting the ideas flow and develop, or did you have a thought in mind when you approached each page, or was it a variety of starting points? Sometimes I start with the text, sometimes with just a mark on a page, sometimes with a memory, or a feeling. I'm interested to learn what gets other people going.
so many ways to begin….leading to many paths through the forest!!!! :)
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Loved this video, but now I cannot get your backround song out of my head. :)
Could you tell me the name and artist of the song played on this video, please?
music anyone? thank you
The music is by the husband and wife duo "Salt of the Sound", I'll Meet You Where You Are.