Expressive arts can be a great way to explore your inner world of thoughts and feelings.

Some people like to draw, paint, use clay, sing, or write music.

The important thing is to use rituals that are meaningful to you.

Find what your passions, talents and likes are and use them to your advantage in your grief work.

Often listening to music allows you to tap into your inner world.

I have also used thought bubbles that I write on paper…random words within their own circle that I write out without censoring. Those words lead me to deeper emotions and thoughts that I am then able to explore.

Once you are aware of your current emotions and acknowledge them, take the next step and express them.

Melanie Hack
Author of Who Killed My Sister, My friend
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