Tag: fiber arts for emotional healing
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Feeling Stitch: A Mindful Approach to Processing Emotions Through Fiber Arts
Emotions don’t always come with words. Sometimes, feelings are too complex, too heavy, or too raw to articulate. This is where crafting as a form of emotional processing can be incredibly powerful. The Feeling Stitch practice is a mindful approach to using thread, yarn, fabric, and stitching as a way to acknowledge, express, and work…
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How Fiber Arts Support Emotional Healing: The Power of Craft in Processing Trauma
Crafting has long been a source of comfort, self-expression, and emotional release—but its impact goes far beyond a simple hobby. Fiber arts have been used in art therapy programs to help individuals cope with PTSD, grief, and emotional trauma, providing a safe, tactile way to process difficult emotions. Knitting, weaving, embroidery, and quilting offer a…