WAY BACK WHENSday
~July is Arachnoiditis Awareness Month
ABOUT SQUARE TIME (2013)
Time stands still as it passes us by
parallel lives
wondering why
wait and watch
get to know
rehabilitation moves so slow
sweating, shaking, holding time
in trembling hands
pages align
unglued
the muse
falters and flashes
adhesion brings ashes
stifles the…[Read more]

“Resting Rhomboid” ~ Naked Wellness
(Patrons saw this first, July 3, 2022.)
Illness. Injury. Isolation. Impact. Intimacy. Illustrated.

Our relationship to the landscape of our own bodies is too often tempered by judgment of a harsh inner critic followed by our assumptions about the inevitable criticism of others. Add structural damage and a dose…[Read more]

Arachnoiditis is a preventable spinal cord injury caused by the neurotoxins in spinal injections and invasive spinal procedures. Prevention is the ONLY cure.
In 2014, inspired by The Culture of Possibility: Art, Artists & the Future by Arlene Goldbard; I created the Art For Arachnoiditis Project to increase awareness and promote prevention while…[Read more]

By request, I am reposting this archived Art for Arachnoidits Project publication from 2016 in the Coping Tools for Survivors category on my website for survivors. You can find it here:
https://artforarachnoiditis.org/2023/05/21/how-to-trust-your-doctor/
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Still working as part-time support staff for a local essential business while advocating in service of the Allegany Arts Association, Belfast Organization For Artists, and Rise Above Holistic Wellness Center; I am cautiously optimistic about returning to my studio in 2022. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/returning-to-62264897

FOURTEEN Years…
Coping Tools for Helpers and Survivors
So much gratitude for where I am now and the supportive people who have been here for this journey!
Fourteen years ago today, with inadequate information about the risks involved; I consented to spinal anesthesia for a “routine” knee arthroscopy to repair a torn meniscus, a minor injury…[Read more]

In compliance with NY guidelines for safely re-opening during Covid-19 precautions, the details for Arts & Entertainment-Low Risk Indoor Activities determine the possibilities for winter activities from the studio. At this time, future public activities will be conducted in compliance with host site guidelines until the studio resumes regular open…[Read more]

2020 SheilaLynnK Art Studio News and Updates with opportunities for local creators. https://mailchi.mp/sheilalynnkart/opportunities-for-local-creators-and-patrons?e=67321cf0ce 2020StudioNewsScreenShotB1.22.2020

The Amazing Healing Benefits of Creative Energy – The Wellness Universe Featured Blog

In this article, #WUWorldChanger @sheila-l-kalkbrenner shares the amazing healing benefits of creative energy and participation in the arts!
A #WUVIP #MustRead

https://blog.thewellnessuniverse.com/amazing-healing-benefits-creative-energy/

The Amazing Healing Benefits of Creative Energy - The Wellness Universe BlogCreative Energy: The Amazing Healing Benefits of Participation In the Arts – Author Disclaimer: “Wellness” is an ambiguous term whose definition lies in the body...

Patient Harm: Betrayal, Heartbreak, and How to Heal – The Wellness Universe Blog

In this article, #WUWorldChanger ~@sheila-l-kalkbrenner explains the pain and heartbreak that stems from patient harm, and how to choose your voice to heal.
a #WUVIP #mustread

https://blog.thewellnessuniverse.com/patient-harm-betrayal-heartbreak-heal/

Patient Harm: Betrayal, Heartbreak, and How to Heal - The Wellness Universe BlogIn this article, WU World Changer Sheila Kalkbrenner explains the pain and heartbreak that stems from patient harm, and how to choose your voice to heal.

This winter has been all about transitioning into creating more live offerings for local patrons. This month, I am getting ready to start a new adventure with an all new intense wellness experience.
Let’s get ready to rumble!

“A rumble is a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined by a commitment to lean into vulnerability, to stay cur…[Read more]

The Creative Wellness Independent Study Program is based on the facilitation of FIVE keys to Sustainable Independent Wellness: Shelter, Joy, Adaptability, Autonomy, and Sustenance. Get ALL Five Modules for $35 or purchase each one separately. Work at your own pace. This detailed video gives in depth information about what is included in the…[Read more]

Arachnoiditis Survivors registered at the Art For Arachnoiditis Project receive this Creative Wellness Independent Study Program at no cost.
https://artforarachnoiditis.org/2018/07/15/creative-wellness-program-for-survivors/ WellnessProgramCoversKalkbrenner72

WELCOME TO THE STUDIO APRIL 2018 https://youtu.be/eWqC54MBDDI OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

FOR WELLNESS SAKE ~ SPRINGING INTO SIMPLICITY

Beginning April 16th 2018, inspired by my own #ScreenFree Week Goals; I will be making the art and wellness that I want to make and spending less time writing, talking, and posting about it on social media. I am choosing to have faith in the Patreon platform.

My page at Patreon will continue to…[Read more]

Elusive Bloggy Moments of Clarity on: Video, Things, Brambles, and Resilience. http://sheilalynnkart.blogspot.com/2018/03/elusive-bloggy-moments-of-clarity-on.html QwertyShiftEZprintSLK

Tell an artist how much you value her Creative Work.
Send a Custom Greeting of appreciation to a Woman Artist.
DEADLINE: March 25th
Cost $4 ea. (Includes postage and NYS sales tax)
Via USPS she will receive this supportive message and ONE complimentary entry ($2 value) for a chance to win the Creative Wellness Theme Basket promoting our local…[Read more]

How do you get creative in your pursuit of wellness? Tell us about it for a chance to win prizes. Prizes include art by Arachnoiditis Survivors and ONE winner will receive an Ostrich Cot like the one used for Reasonable Accommodations here at the studio. ENTRY DEADLINE: April 15th. https://www.patreon.com/posts/call-for-entries-17244248 CWWessayCo…[Read more]