resources for artists+

health

RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline + Additional Resources — Confidential 24/7 Support
National Eating Disorder Association:

Help-line: for support, resources, and treatment options for yourself or a loved one who is struggling with an eating disorder
How Do I Help?: steps you can take to offer support

Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center — Resources and Recovery Handbooks
Thriveworks — A reliable roadmap for healing from sexual assault and sexual trauma
WCSAP — Understanding the effects of sexual assault

Dance Injury Prevention Programs: subsidized movement sessions and free wellness workshops to professional dancers

Career Transitions for Dancers: plan your next moves, access scholarships and more
The Dancer’s Resource: emotional support and other resources during significant injuries

Project HEAL: “Our mission is to break down systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers to eating disorder healing.”

Performing Arts Medicine Association: “We engage our members to work with and for the health of performing artists through education, research, networking, and a commitment to a deep understanding of the special needs associated with the performing arts.”

‘me too’ movement: “Healing is a lifelong journey and no matter where you are, we are here to help you find resources to support you.”

Know Your Title IX: "A survivor- and youth-led project of Advocates for Youth that aims to empower students to end sexual and dating violence in their schools."
Advocates for Youth: “Young people understand that reproductive and sexual health and rights are inextricably tied to social justice and the fight for liberation. Join thousands of youth activists and adult allies as we build a better and more equitable world.”
The Center for Artistic Activism: “Trains and advises organizations, artists and activists to help them increase the efficacy of their artistic activism.”
Youth Protection Advocates in Dance: “YPAD courses empower dance educators and dance organizations with best practices for a safe and sustainable future in the dance industry.”
Share the Movement: “Our mission is to increase diversity in the professional dance community by providing financial, educational, and inspirational support to promising young BIPOC dancers.”

Insight Timer App - FREE! (more than 130k guided meditations, 14k teachers & meditation Timer)
Headspace App: $12.99/month
Calm App: $14.99/mo + Free resources
Tejal Yoga: classes and mentoring
Exhale to Inhale: “Uses the healing practices of trauma-informed yoga to empower survivors, while helping communities to develop the skills and knowledge to support them.”
Yoga Therapy for Eating Disorders: “By learning how to breathe deeply, stay present, and open our minds to possibilities versus limitations, yoga can shine a bright light on our innate strengths and support us as we take baby steps to make new choices in our recovery.”
Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery (Eat Breathe Thrive): “Discover how yoga can help you manage anxiety, connect with your body, and accept yourself.”
Accessible Yoga School: “Your online academy for trustworthy, high-quality education and action on accessibility and equity in yoga.”
Matty Espino Yoga Classes: "I will be your biggest cheerleader. Whether it's yoga or dance cardio, I pride myself in creating a space that is warm, welcoming, and filled with invitation to do you."
Dorian Shorts Yoga Classes: "A practice of yoga should feel honest, challenging and investigative."
Emma Poole Yoga Classes: “My intention is to inspire individuals the ability to self-heal, through steady yet compassionate inquiry.”

Suleika Jaouad’s Isolation Journals: Prompts that inspire healing and creativity

“The Isolation Journals was founded on the idea that life’s interruptions are invitations to deepen our creative practice.”

“Whether you’re journaling to find inspiration for your novel or poetry, or to unwind and get more in touch with your emotions, these journal prompts will help you if inspiration hasn’t quite hit you.”

“Start Where You Are is an interactive journal designed to help readers nurture their creativity, mindfulness, and self-motivation”
$14.88+ (from independent online store bookshop.org)

Morning Pages and Artist Dates: “Morning Pages are three pages of longhand, stream of consciousness writing, done first thing in the morning” and “The Artist Date is a once-weekly, festive, solo expedition to explore something that interests you.”

The Body Is Not An Apology (book): “Radical Self Love for Everybody and Every Body”
The Body Keeps The Score (book): “Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma”
"‘Free moving’ dance has healing benefits for mental health" (article): “UCLA Health study shows conscious, or ecstatic, dance helps those struggling with depression and anxiety.”
“Body Positivity v. Body Neutrality” (article): “Psychologist Susan Albers, PsyD, gives us overviews of both movements and some tips for how we can make peace with our bodies.”

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