MICAH creates, supports, and develops programs and environments for the practice and study of spiritual formation
and leadership,
healing and the arts.
As a contemplative Christian undertaking, MICAH provides a sacred space within which we seek to create a life with God.
Reflections on the Healing through Art Training Workshop
from Trey Everett
Last Saturday was the one-day Healing through Art Workshop in Roseau, MN. After driving two hours north, almost to Canada, I was greeted by seven wonderful people from all walks of life who were enthusiastic about learning how to work with others in the area of art and healing. From all walks of life, medical professionals, pre-school teacher, University staff, retreat leader and author, artists, and public school teachers, each participant planned to use what they learned in a variety of ways. Using simple art techniques combined with compassion and encouragement that “you can’t do this wrong,” participants planned to use Healing through Art with elders and in nursing homes, in the school system, on retreats, in churches, with their own children, and in their own personal work of growth and healing.
“Great workshop. I really liked the materials and the use of art for a person that does not consider themselves an artist.”
“It was a good way to spend my day—experiencing and then learning the details about using the techniques.”
“Absolutely positive”
If you are interested in learning more about how to lead your own Healing through Art program contact Trey trey.crxpres@midconetwork.com.
For four decades, Naropa Univeristy has been a leader in the field of contemplative education. Combining the wisdom of many traditions, Naropa has help thousands of graduate and undergraduate students integrate contemplative practice with the academic areas of their choosing.
Now, at 40, Naropa is unveiling a year of celebrations and stimulating activities as it moves into its' next decades. For a list of all the events and activities - concerts and performances with dynamic artists; as well as lectures and workshops with renowned teachers - go to naropa.edu/40.
And consider a trip to Boulder for the signature event of the year: the Radical Compassion Symposium October 16-19, 2014.
MICAH Branching Out: The Development of “The Place to Heal”
Several years ago, the MICAH team began to sense a call to expand further beyond NW Minnesota. These yearnings have led us on an exciting journey to the point where we are embarking upon an expansion to multiple sites around the United States. Although we have long been involved in ‘off-site‘ teaching and retreat work, this new movement seemed like a call to expand our permanent presence to other locations.
As we continued to pray and reflect we began to ask, “What would it be like to ‘franchise’ the work of MICAH to other parts of the country?” Using the word ‘franchise’ almost seemed blasphemous for a spiritual endeavor, but why wouldn’t we want to make the work of MICAH available to others in their local setting? [...] Continue reading >>
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