110. Art Therapy: Healing the Inner Landscape

About this episode

Michael Franklin discusses the transformative power of art therapy in healing the soul.

In this episode, Michael Franklin, PhD—author, professor, and former chair of Naropa University's graduate Transpersonal Art Therapy program—joins us to explore art as a transformative path for healing the soul. Franklin invites us into the contemplative language of art—through mediums like clay, paint, and film—and how these move us beyond just self-expression and into uncovering deeper layers of ourselves and our potential. Drawing from his journey into transpersonal art therapy, he explains why art may be the most precise language for emotion, and how fluency in creative practice helps us stay present with our own discomfort so we can more compassionately accompany others through theirs in the practice of Art Therapy. Special Guest: Michael Franklin. Support Mindful U at Naropa University

People in this episode

Guest: Michael Franklin

Topics covered

• art therapy
• healing
• transpersonal art therapy
• self-expression
• creativity

Keywords

• contemplative language
• mediums
• emotional expression
• creative practice
• compassion

Mentioned in this episode

Products: clay, paint, film

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