The Power of Healing Through Art

The Aspire Home at Covenant House New York is one of several safe houses that Covenant House operates, providing emergency shelter and other vital services to young survivors of human trafficking. At Aspire, dedicated social workers and case managers work with each young woman to ensure that she is not only safe, but able to recover and build a life of independence.

Recently, a resident returned to painting, which she said has been a hobby of hers for quite some time. She said expressing herself through art allows her to love and accept herself just as she is.

When asked what this painting represents to her she said, "be yourself, love yourself, accept yourself because you deserve more than anyone, and nobody is going to love you as you do."

We should never underestimate the power of healing through art.