An 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 (Library Journal)

Making 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-

. Discover a personal myth or story . Recognize patterns and themes in one’s life . Identify and release painful memories . Combine journaling and image making . Practice the ancient skill of active imagination . Connect with others through sharing one’s art works

Interwoven 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.