{"product_id":"9781570620782","title":"Art Is a Way of Knowing","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn expert in art therapy offers this “wonderful” guide “for anyone, artistic or not, who is interested in using art to know more about himself or herself” (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMaking art—giving form to the images that arise in our mind's eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives—is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art-making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities, such as ways to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   •  Discover a personal myth or story\u003cbr\u003e   •  Recognize patterns and themes in one's life\u003cbr\u003e   •  Identify and release painful memories\u003cbr\u003e   •  Combine journaling and image making\u003cbr\u003e   •  Practice the ancient skill of active imagination\u003cbr\u003e   •  Connect with others through sharing one's art works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author's own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist—and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art.","brand":"Pat B. Allen","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":45895452950740,"sku":"9781570620782","price":33.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_f5bf345b-c1fe-4efc-afb1-88163e267a00.jpg?v=1732359952","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9781570620782","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}