A friend is someone who dances with you in the sunlight,
and walks beside you in the shadows.
~Author unknown
In Print
Creativity/Arts and Healing
Adams, Kathleen. Journal to the Self, Twenty-Two Paths to Personal Growth. New York: Warner Books, 1990.
Cameron, Julia. The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam Book Publishing, 1992.
Campbell, Don. The Mozart Effect: Tapping the Power of Music to Heal the Body, Strengthen the Mind, and Unlock the Creative Spirit. New York: Avon Books, 1997.
Diaz, Adriana. Freeing the Creative Spirit: Drawing on the Power of Art to Tap the Magic and Wisdom Within. New York: HarperSanFransisco, 1992.
Draughon, Stefan. A Passion for Watercolor: Painting the Inner Experience. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2000.
Fox, John. Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1997.
Gawain, Shakti. Creative Visualization. New York: Bantam Books, 1982.
Gelb, Michael J. How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday.
New York: Dell Publishing, 1998.
Gold, Aviva. Painting from the Source: Awakening the Artist’s Soul in Everyone. New York: HarperPerennial, 1998.
Goldberg, Natalie. Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within. Boston, Massachusetts: Shambhala Publications, 1986.
Graham-Pole, John. Illness and the Art of Creative Self-Expression: Stories and exercises from the arts for those with chronic illness. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2000.
Jeffers, Susan. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Dynamic techniques for turning fear, indecision, and anger into power, action, and love. New York: Ballantine Books, 1987.
King, Vivian. Soul Play: Turning Your Daily Dramas into Divine Comedies. Georgetown, MA: Ant Hill Press, 1998.
Lamott, Anne. Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life. New York: Anchor Books, 1995.
Maisel, Eric Fearless Creating: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Completing Your Work of Art. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1995.
Malchiodi, Cathy A. The Art Therapy Sourcebook. Lincolnwood, IL: Lowell House, 1998.
Mellick, Jill. The Natural Artistry of Dreams: Creative Ways to Bring the Wisdom of Dreams to Waking Life. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press, 1996.
Phillips, Jan. Marry Your Muse: Making a Lasting Commitment to Your Creativity. Wheaton, IL: Quest Books, 1997.
Rico, Gabrielle. Writing the Natural Way. New York: Tarcher/Putnam, 2000.
Roth, Gabrielle. Sweat Your Prayers: Movement as Spiritual Practice. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 1998.
Samuels, Michael, and Mary Rockwood Lane. Creative Healing: How to Heal Yourself by Tapping Your Hidden Creativity. New York: HarperSanFransisco, 1998.
Siegel, Bernie. Peace, Love & Healing. New York: Harper & Row Publishers, 1989.
Sloan, Carolyn. Finding Your Voice: A Practical and Spiritual Approach to Singing and Living. New York: Hyperion, 1999.
Williamson, Marianne. A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.
Woolridge, Susan Goldsmith. Poemcrazy: freeing your life with words. New York: Three Rivers Press, 1997.
We read to know we’re not alone…
~Mr. Whistler, student of C. S. Lewis in the film, Shadowlands
Visual Art Instruction
Carbonetti, Jeanne. The Tao of Watercolor: Painting From the Inner Experience. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1998.
Dewey, David. The Watercolor Book: Materials and Techniques for Today’s Artist. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 1995.
Edwards, Betty. Color: A course in mastering the art of mixing colors. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam, 2004.
Edwards, Betty. The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A course in enhancing creativity and artistic confidence. New York: Tarcher Putnam, 1999.
Henri, Robert. The Art Spirit: Notes, Articles, Fragments of Letters and Talks to Students, Bearing on the Concept and Technique of Picture Making, the Study of Art Generally, and On Appreciation. New York: HarperCollins, 1984.
Goldsmith, Lawrence C. Watercolor Bold & Free: 64 Experimental Ideas and Techniques in Watercolor. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2000.
Lei, Qu Lei. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy: Create Your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity. New York: Watson-Guptill Publications, 2002.
Miscellaneous
Bisset, Alex: Editor. The Canadian Oxford Compact Dictionary.Ontario, Canada: Oxford University Press, 2002.
Breathnach, Sarah Ban. Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy.New York: Warner Books, 1995.
Carson, Rachel Louise. The Sea Around Us. New York: Oxford University Press, 1991.
Forster, E. M. Aspects of the Novel. New York: Harcourt Brace & Company, 1956.
Casey, Karen and Martha Vanceburg. The Promise of a New Day: A Daily Book of Meditations. New York: Harper/Hazelden, 1985.
Emoto, Marasu. The True Power of Water: Healing and Discovering Ourselves.
New York, NY: Atria Books, English translation copyright © 2005 by Beyond Words Publishing.
Hunt, Harry T. The Multiplicity of Dreams: Memory, Imagination and Consciousness.
New Haven: Yale University Press, 1989.
Johnson, W. David and Frank P. Johnson. Joining Together: Group Therapy and Group Skills. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2000.
Kurtz, Ernest and Katherine Ketcham. The Spirituality of Imperfection: Storytelling and the Search for Meaning. New York: Bantam Books, 2002.
Markova, Dawna. The Open Mind: Exploring the 6 Patterns of Natural Intelligence. Berkeley, CA: Conari Press, 1996.
Sacks, Oliver. The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat: And Other Clinical Tales.
New York: Touchstone, 1998.
NOTE: Internet resources referenced on this site are provided for your convenience but are NOT endorsed. There are many more out there. Please feel free to share those you have experience with in the Comments section below.
On the Net
Recovery Support/Information
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse:
The Climb, Advocates for Recovery Colorado “Actively making recovery visible…” Information and inspiration from/for artists in a variety of mediums. Site has a facebook link for Artists in Recovery — Gallery and Cafe … “a gallery for the exhibition and mentoring of your work.”
http://afrtheclimb.blogspot.com/2011/02/artists-in-recovery.html
Day-by-Day.org:
http://www.day-by-day.org (click on “Recovery Tools” for list of links to recovery-related sites)
Eating Disorders, Anxiety & Depression Education/Support for Recovery
addictions.net
Faces and Voices of Recovery A huge list of radio, television, magazines/columns, CD and DVD resources for people with a variety of addictions including gambling, sex, alcohol, food, nicotine:
http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/resources/multimedia.php
Grief Healing Discussion Groups A variety of discussion categories on grief, including “Loss of a Love Relationship”, “Loss of a Pet”, and “Teens Talking to Teens”:
http://www.hovforum.ipbhost.com/
Illness/Chronic Illness Articles on a list of diseases and conditions:
http://www.healingwell.com/library/
LifeRing
http://www.unhooked.com (alternatives to 12-Step recovery programs; click on “links” in the side menu for a list of resources)
Information and forum for midlife challenges:
Menopause, The Blog Short, helpful blog entries about menopause and menopause-related issues:
http://www.menopausetheblog.com/
Midlife crisis FAQs|Male Health:
http://www.malehealth.co.uk/node/18837
My Menopause Blog: don’t miss the comedic video!
http://www.mymenopauseblog.com/
John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Forum:
Recovery Web:
http://www.recovery-man.com (links to resources for various conditions)
Recover Your Life, Grief and Trauma Support Forum Includes a link for a great list of resources on grieving loss of a loved one including that of a child through death, miscarriage or abortion:
http://www.recoveryourlife.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=75
http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/onlinecommunities.html (12-Step related resources)
http://www.soberrecovery.com/links/music.html (recovery music; also provides a search database of resources for treatment and support)
Women for Sobriety, Inc.:
http://www.womenforsobriety.org (“…helping women overcome alcoholism and other addictions.” Online chat support available. Registration required.)
Women’s-Health.com Menopause discussion forum:
http://www.womens-health.com/boards/menopause/
Women’s Mid-life Health Centre of Saskatchewan Local interest mainly but has a helpful newsletter “Hot Flashes”:
http://www.menopausecentre.org/
Art Materials and Tools
Most of the following suppliers carry papers, paints and brushes, as well as other tools and materials.
(For brushes and alternative brushes recommended in Section II look for Winsor & Newton Cotman Round Brush Series 111, Princeton Best Synthetic Sable Angular Wash Series 4050 AW, Winsor & Newton University Fan Brush)
Stainless Steel Brush Basin at Curry’s Artists’ Materials (The stainless steel brush basin that has replaced the plastic one is worth checking out; also carries a great selection of papers, including one a new that states it contains “innovative non-animal sizing ensures uniform washes without accumulation of pigments”. Accumulation of pigments should not, for the purposes of this style of painting, be an issue but some people prefer to use non-animal products. See next resource link for more vegan-friendly links.)
Cruelty-Free Art Supplies (this and other articles on art process and materials)
Jackson’s Art Materials, Canada
Island Blue Art and Framing (carries a great variety brushes and paints at reasonable prices; also carries an exciting Aqua Black paper for more adventures in watercolour)
Opus Art Supplies (fine art supplies and framing shop… another good source for brushes and paints, and has an excellent selection of papers in sheets, blocks and pads)
Miscellaneous
Art as a Healing Force (offers a large number of resources “for anyone interested in the healing potential of art”)
http://artheals.libsyn.com/ (Arts and Healing Podcast)
Barnes & Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com (online bookstore)
Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. books and audio products
http://www.berniesiegelmd.com/bernie_siegel.htm
Chapters.Indigo.ca
http://www.chaptersindigo.ca (online bookstore)
Guide to Art Schools (article “The 11 Best Free Photo Editing Programs”…be sure to read the first few paragraphs before skimming through the list)
http://www.guidetoartschools.com/tips-and-tools/free-photo-editing
Louise Hay
http://www.louisehay.com (meditations, affirmations, visualizations and more in print, tape and compact disk)
http://www.hayhouseradio.com (“radio for your soul”)
Nightingale Conant Corp.
http://www.nightingale.com (motivational/instructional audio products, including those of Wayne Dyer and Marianne Williamson)
Society for the Arts in Healthcare
Visual Art mentorship, community, instruction: Mastrius
Creating Recovery 
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