The Connection Between Creative Outlets and Women’s Healing

Black women are much more likely to be looked over in their personal and professional lives, yet they endure much more trauma than their non-Black counterparts, thus enhancing their daily struggles. Living differently means finding different ways to deal with the trauma that has endured and the inevitable effects that are overlooked.

Creative outlets in the Black community, and especially for Black women, should be emphasized and not forgotten. Creativity is just one of many ways to cope with the stressors of every day life and find a stillness that can further help process and take on life’s intricacies. In the Essence article “Creative Outlets Are More Than Just Fun, They Also Support Black Women’s Healing,” Jordan A. Madison, LCMFT, gives more insight to this idea as a Black woman shares her story on how creative outlets enhanced her life and lifestyle.

To read more at this article below from Essence –

https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/creative-outlets-for-mental-health/

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