Krista Wissing
Krista is an expressive arts therapist with over 10 years experience in the non-profit sector. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology & Expressive Arts Therapy and specializes in supporting people in healing and personal growth through the arts.
Naturally, this informs her lens as a writer. Krista's writing is oft oriented towards personal development, spirituality, psychology, creativity, alternative therapies, and the beauty of personal narrative. Prior to Suite101, Krista was a contributer for BitchBuzz.com, a global women's lifestyle network based in London, where she wrote an advice column and other assorted topics.
As of late, Krista coordinates a holistic day treatment program for adults recovering from traumatic brain injury. Here, she's honored to facilitate creative writing and poetry therapy groups where the power of the written word, storytelling, and imagery is alive and well. In previous lifetimes, Krista's counseling work has addressed addictions, domestic violence, sexual assault, Alzheimer's disease and other medical issues, at-risk youth, and more.
As a dutiful Gemini, Krista's personal interests are all over the map and occasionally manifest in the form of a written piece. She can be found working on her novel, art-making, reading, gorging on anything paranormal, walking a spiritual path, and otherwise engaging in random shenanigans. Her latest venture is studying acupressure and energy work at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA.
Latest Articles
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Water Symbolism
Water, the most abundant molecule on the Earth's surface, also holds deep symbolic meaning for humans across countless cultures.
Jul 1, 2009
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Confronting Mortality
Renowned psychiatrists Irvin Yalom and Elizabeth Kübler-Ross have made significant contributions to the fields of thanatology and existential psychology.
Jun 30, 2009
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Marin Brain Injury Network
Survivors of acquired brain injury can face a challenging road of recovery. For some, Marin Brain Injury Network's rehabilitation program becomes part of this journey.
Jun 30, 2009
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Acupressure Points to Reduce Stress
Acupressure is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that balances the flow of Chi to promote well being. It's easy to self-administer and can be used to reduce stress.
Jun 29, 2009
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Creative Visualization Exercises
Creative visualization is a skill that, when practiced and developed, can train the mind and reveal opportunities for growth.
Jun 28, 2009
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Creative Visualization for Personal Growth
Creative visualization is an ancient practice that hasn't gone out of style. Learn how creative visualization can boost personal growth.
Jun 28, 2009
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How to Become an Expressive Arts Therapist
Learn more about the field of Expressive Arts Therapy and how to become a registered practitioner of the therapeutic use of the arts.
Jun 24, 2009
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Spirituality in the Workplace
In today's fast-paced society, many people long to reconnect to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose. Learn how the workplace can be a hotbed of psycho-spiritual growth.
Jun 22, 2009
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Expressive Arts and Traumatic Brain Injury
Survivors of traumatic brain injury often experience cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral changes. Expressive arts therapy offers a means to cope and recover.
May 25, 2009
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