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The Healing Nature of Art and Healthy Relationships

By Stephen C. Schultz The white lines zipped passed at a strobe light pace. The song, " Don't Stop Believing " by Journey played on my car stereo. Traffic was heavy, but still moving fast at a pace between 75mph and 80mph. I was on my way to Discovery Academy . DA is a therapeutic/clinical boarding school for students who are preparing for the transition back home. These teens have been making steady progress throughout their very personal therapeutic journey. They have all dealt with some pretty difficult concerns. Many of the teens are working through clinically complicated family situations that include depression, anxiety, self harm, trauma, attachment, substance use or any combination of these or more. These teens have demonstrated courage, determination, sacrifice, insight and resilience as they move through the process of growth and healing. This particular day I was on my way to a meeting being held in the conference room at DA. I was walking through t