Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

An empowered artist, creative wellness facilitator, arachnoiditis survivor, single parent, and U.S. Army Veteran; Sheila L. Kalkbrenner is creating art and equitable access to local creative things in Allegany County, NY.

The Amazing Healing Benefits of Creative Energy

Articles, Intellectual, The Wellness Universe Blog / By Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

Creative Energy: The Amazing Healing Benefits of Participation In the Arts – Author Disclaimer: “Wellness” is an ambiguous term whose definition lies in the body of the beholder. The road to wellness is a personal path. “Well” for one, maybe less-than-well for another. Many of us travel that road passing for well because we are “well-enough” …

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Patient Harm: Betrayal, Heartbreak, and How to Heal

Articles, Physical, The Wellness Universe Blog / By Sheila L. Kalkbrenner

The Consequences of Patient Harm: Betrayal, Heartbreak, and How to Heal – Trust: Consciously, we often assume it is a thing to be earned. Generally, we see it as a gift bestowed upon others as we choose to do so. In reality, we are conditioned to trust until given a reason not to. A primary example …

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