“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” – Thomas Merton
Cliff has experienced depression most of his adult life; sometimes he will engage verbally, however, most times he stays to himself. Never being exposed to a creative release, an Activity Specialist provided materials sent to his house and invited him to paint with her virtually. Since then, this outlet has allowed him to engage artistically without feeling responsible for making conversation. Smiling at the end of the session is becoming commonplace for Cliff!
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