Reading List
Below is a selected list of articles and books that present some science and perspectives on how and why art and creative expression matter in these times of stress
Articles
Books
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Bessel van der Kolk, MDTrauma and Expressive Arts Therapy: Brain, Body and Imagination in the Healing Process
Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT
Trauma and Memory
Peter A. Levine, PhDTrauma and Recovery
Judith Herman, MDThe Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe
Stephen W. Porges, PhD
Hunkering Down: 4 Brain-Wise Ways to Cope During COVID-19
Calm Through Creativity: How the Arts Can Aid Trauma Recovery | National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth
How to Cope with the Unknown: Framework and Strategies for the COVID pandemic
Dr. Bruce Perry on Staying Emotionally Close in the time of COVID-19
Stephen Porges: How to counter the effects of social distancing
Dealing with Coronavirus-Related Anxiety
Music takes 13 minutes to ‘release sadness’ and 9 to make you happy, according to new study