I was introduced to art as a therapy tool when I was hospitalized for the emotional breakdown that eventually led me to homelessness. I was born and raised in church, and met Jesus at a very early age, so the Bible was an integral part of my library of healing resources. This project is a […]
These niches will be the main focus of our art projects and conversations: Victims of Trauma Clinicians Peer Support Providers Pastoral Care Family Legacy Educators Corporate Non-Profit Legislative Our discussions will include art projects, recommended recovery resources, and art projects that have helped facilitate my own journey through the trauma resolution that has led me to greater […]
Many people become homeless due to the extreme symptoms that are associated with childhood adversities. One of the goals for sharing our projects with you is to raise awareness about the need for collaboration of services for those whose lives have been severely impacted by trauma. The other side of that conversation is to make […]
This site is brought to you by artist and ACEs Recovery Educator, Connie Walcott. Connie’s House, Where The Crayon Speaks!
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are nurturing and stable experiences that happen during childhood and promote healthy development: PCEs can help children develop long-term health and wellbeing, and can also protect them from the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are interpersonal relationships and experiences that help children learn to trust […]
Homeless recovery is a complicated issue, so most people believe the challenge to create solutions is bigger than we can handle. If we try to address the issue as individuals, that is overwhelmingly true… BUT!! What if we faced the challenge as a family?! What is we all worked together to find out what role […]
One of the peer support activities I cherish was introduced to me by a former peer support provider who helped establish the drop in center I once attended on a semi-regular basis. My desire to be there daily was strong, but I wasn’t physically well enough to attend classes on a regular basis. If she […]
Art as therapy can be a significant recovery tool, so it’s important to set aside time and space for you to engage in the self-care that is an essential aspect of your healing journey. Depending on the depths of your traumatic memories, you may become fully immersed in the moment when you begin to write […]
The issue of unresolved trauma is complex and has far reaching impact on many segments of our society. The topic is common ground for all of us, but trauma resolution and ACEs prevention requires a niche-specific approach if we ever hope to develop solutions that will have impact on our entire society. America has become […]
The Night I Chose Suffering Over Suicide Hi there, Connie here… I vividly remember the first time I made a serious attempt at suicide. It was dead of winter, 1995, midnight, and I found myself at the spillway overlooking an icy river below. My world had been completely shattered, and I was alone in what […]
