Forming the Pearl: Creative Receptive Expressive Therapy With Adults Who Have Been Sexually Abused

The metaphor of the oyster, who transforms the trauma of a piece of sand or grit inside its shell by surrounding it with nacre and forming a pearl, describes the healing process of individuals who have been wounded as they journey towards enrichment and illumination. Their spiritual journey is one of transforming the grit to a pearl through moving from a victim/survivor to a thriver and adventurer by utilizing Creative Receptive Expressive Arts Techniques.