What experts have said...

"Lucia's are gentle yet powerful exercises that guide us in the discovery of our own inner wisdom."
-Dr. Joan Borysenko, author Minding the Body, Mending the Mind

"I can pay her no higher compliment than to say that she succeeds in what she sets out to do. She not only helps to bring out the best - but helps to discover that there is a best that is worth bringing out."
-the late Norman Cousins, author Anatomy of an Illness

"The process of healing is the product, and her work guides us in the process, presenting us with tools for change."
-Dr. Bernie Siegel, author Love, Medicine and Miracles

"Lucia Capacchione's workshop was a powerful tool on my healing journey. She shares her insights and gives you the opportunity to heal your relationship with your inner child. Go for it!"
-Louise Hay, author You Can Heal Your Life

"Underlying all of her work is the simple but profound truth that each of us has within ourselves the power to change our lives in positive ways, including healing."
-Robert E. Ault, art therapist formerly with Menninger

"Putting Your Talent to Work, by Lucia Capacchione and Peggy Van Pelt, will help you accept, celebrate, express and use your true talents. As happy and fulfilled as I am, I gained many new insights by doing the exercises in the book. I highly recommend it to all who want greater joy, fulfillment and monetary rewards from their work."
-Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series

"Recovery of Your Inner Child is the best book I've read yet on how to talk to your Inner Child and find out what it needs. Practical, helpful, and easy."
-Melody Beattie, author Co-Dependent No More

"Recovery of Your Inner Child provides a structure so that we can focus on being Real, and its messages and guidance are safe. It comes from one of the great teachers and therapists of our day."
-Charles L. Whitfield, MD, author Healing the Child Within

"The Power of Your Other Hand is insightful, interesting, and informative. A delight to read."
-Syd Field, sreenwriting guru/author The Screenwriter's Workbook

"Capacchione's work is great! I recommend her books to people I work with who have a variety of problems. I think both drawing and writing encourage a fundamental need that we have for self-expression. There may be an added benefit to writing in that it translates experiences into language— which helps the person to resolve a trauma more quickly."
-Prof. James W. Pennebaker, author, Writing to Heal: A Guided Journal for Recovering from Trauma and Emotional Upheaval

What others have said...

Dear Lucia,

About a month ago, my counselor introduced me to your book "Visioning." She also told me about a Seasons Grief and Loss Center workshop on healing through expressive arts. My counselor is the Center's Director of Clinical Services. The facilitators were a group of therapists from various states skilled or being trained in expressive arts. They wanted to help in the healing of Katrina survivors in the greater New Orleans area.

I read your book with great interest and excitement. It not only solidified my intention to be at the workshop, but I brought along my sister and a friend. Vicki Muir, the workshop leader [and Certified CJEA Instructor], led us through a most enjoyable few hours that seemed to have sped by unnoticed. Having already read the book, I allowed myself to totally submit to my spirit and created a beautiful collage with the theme, Love. The highlight of the evening was when we stood in a circle, laid our collages on the floor, and after coaching, shaped them in a way that we all felt worked. Our spirits were high and we were pleased.

I recently quit my job, oh, my gosh! :) I finally listened to my inner spirit, who, by the way, kept screaming louder and louder demanding my attention. Though I tried, I could no longer silence her and at that point no longer wanted to. I had decided that I would use the Visioning® process to help me decide next steps. I shared my intent with Vicki, who excitedly encouraged me to contact her if I needed any help during the process.

I have just completed the most spiritual, intense, rewarding two days of my life! I cried, I laughed, I danced, I sang and I created a beautiful collage that shines Nilima's soul. You were next to me all the while. I went through the book again, this time stopping to do the exercises. Your book is written like a conversation and you were talking to me. Let me share with you what my creative conscience told me when I asked her to speak to me in words. She said," Now is the time, our time to shine. Connect with me, Nilima, be one with me, trust me with all your heart and soul. I am the one you have been waiting for. I love you beyond measure. Be in love and in peace." I cried for about 10 minutes after that and still "get full" when I share this with others.

During this Visioning® process, I was in another zone - free and enjoying each moment. It wasn't until I was pasting the pictures, just as you pointed out in the book, that my inner critic stepped in and so did the intensity of this project. When the collage was complete, fear reared its ugly head and my critic asked, "What have you done?!" in an accusatory tone. I allowed the feelings to be, I acknowledged them and patiently waited for them to leave me, knowing that this was not my true self; knowing that it was not real.

I now rejoice with my collage hanging on the wall next to my bed in my vision when I wake up each morning and go to bed each night. Lucia, it is powerful! More powerful than I could have imagined! I don't fully understand it, but I am open to what it represents and what it will bring. I enjoy sharing it and notice others enjoying it too.

I thank you for guiding me through this experience and sharing it with me.

In peace and love,
Nilima