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Season 2 Episode 13: Creative Arts as a Path to Emotional Healing with Kristina Lucia Andrews


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"Focus first on you, you need to figure out what makes you tick and how you process and how you cope so you can then know how to set those boundaries." - Kristina Lucia Andrews


Kristina Lucia Andrews is passionate about using creative arts to help adults and children with trauma and challenging experiences. Discover how Christina's work can help you move through your pain and struggles to nurture and encourage your relationships, with an emphasis on baby steps and grace. But be warned: real life happens and it's a marathon, not a one-time thing. What will you choose to do?


In this episode you’ll learn how to:

  • Uncover the potential of creative arts in overcoming past traumas and enhancing well-being.

  • Grasp the critical role played by self-awareness and emotional validation in caregiving settings.

  • Learn how to maintain healthy boundaries while mastering versatile communication techniques.

  • Gain insights into personalizing relationship-building and activities catering to unique needs.

  • Explore innovative methods, like coloring books and artwork, to channel emotions and facilitate emotional relief.

  •  00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:02:06 - Kristina's backstory,

    00:09:33 - Baby steps for nurturing creativity

    00:13:46 - Work in progress

    00:15:31 - Using creative arts to help children

    00:14:06 - Prioritizing Joy and Setting Boundaries

    00:14:43 - The Power of the Feelings List

    00:15:40 - Taking Baby Steps

    00:16:27 - Understanding Each Person's Personality 

    00:19:26 - Communicating Without Accusations

    00:27:51 - Creative Healing

    00:28:46 - Following Kristina

    00:31:03 - Encouraging Words

    00:32:16 - Caregiving Resources

    00:33:32 - Choosing Responsibility,

    Connect with Kristina:

    Website: https://www.cccokl.com

    Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ccc_of_kristina_lucia/

    Kristina’s Second Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Gets-Dressed-Lucia-Book-ebook/dp/B0BXZ6NXGH/ref=sr_1_4?crid=QDSBC9BQKIFI&keywords=kristina+lucia+pezza&qid=1682359535&s=books&sprefix=kristina+lucia+pezza%2Cstripbooks%2C1141&sr=1-4

    Color Drawing: https://www.subscribepage.com/a-simple-activity-to-spend-quality-time-with-your-child_copy2_copy2_copy_copy


    Connect with Melissa:

    • https://www.facebook.com/https://Facebook.com/melissamiller2020/

    • https://Instagram.com/melissamiller2011/

    • https://youtube.com/@MomMentor_CaregiverCoach/

    • https://programs.melissamiller2011.com

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