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Old Sep 29, 2016, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ruh roh View Post
Hi TR14,

I have not had what I would call somatic drawing, but I have found that art--drawing and sculpting--brings out others. The first sculpture was a little shocking because I had not done it before and the result was surprising. My therapist is keeping it until it's safe to have at home. Drawing can go either way--it can be a positive expression of something someone wants to communicate, or invite someone who is destructive.

I'm not sure if this relates to your experience at all, just that I've found creative arts to be powerful. Also, good for therapy discussion.


Thank you ruh roh! Your screen name makes me smile! [emoji4]

Somatic drawing may not be a legitimate "term" but it's all I could come up with to put a name to it. I'm much more comfortable sorting something out if it has a name and "definition" and I can understand it. There doesn't seem to be an explanation that I can understand or relate to this.

My counselor and I have talked about drawing and sculpting before. It sounds like something I would be open to try.
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Thanks for this!
ruh roh