A Crochet Healing Story
How my Crochet Passion was born? (Inma's story):
I did not know the Healing Power of Crochet until I got it into my own hands!
In the Spring of 2012 I discovered Crochet, or, Crochet discovered me! I went to my hometown for a very special occasion and visited my family and friends in the country side. To my surprise, an old family friend was doing and selling crochet accessories. I was touched by the uniqueness of those delicate handmade accessories. I purchased some items from her to bring as gifts to my family relatives and friends back home. Meanwhile, my friend was doing more and more handmade crochet items while she was talking to me and other family members present at our gathering. It caught my eyes how Peaceful and Relaxing the activity seemed to be.
In my childhood, I was around family members that did sewing, embroidery and crochet. However, even though I learned a little bit of, especially embroidery, I never sewed or did crochet. I thought that those activities were not for me; I thought that I did not have the artistic talents to do Handmade. 5 years ago I was "guided" in to the right place at the right time. At that exact moment I was touched by the Peace and Joy of Crochet! Somehow, I asked my friend to teach me and I end up learning crochet from her!
I have been practicing and practicing crochet for over four years now. I have experienced First Hand the emotional Benefits of "Art Therapy"! I have experienced how many of my own physical and mental disturbances have been alleviated from anxiety, attention/ concentration deficit, mild depression, etc. I do crochet every day and, I am convinced that this is one of the best "Self-Relaxation techniques" one can ever use!
Since I discovered that this activity helped me spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically, I have committed myself to search for studies and findings in the area. I am also committed to spread these wonderful benefits to others that might find inspiration on learning these kinds of activities as techniques for stress reduction and relaxation.
Learning and practicing Crochet has been one of the most Beautiful Gift I had ever received. When I do Crochet, I receive the Gifts of Peace, Love and Joy!
I practice Crochet every night to release the day's tension and stress before I go to bed. It is a wonderful way to relax and quiet the body, the mind and the spirit as a Meditation does. I call it "Crochet Therapy"!!
-About Inma Acosta-
Inmaculada holds a BA Degree in Psychology, a Post-Graduate work in Early Childhood Education and Program in American Languages from INTEC (The Dominican Republic) and Rutgers University (New Jersey, USA).
She has worked many years in the human field profession as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist, School Psychologist Assistant, Service Coordinator and Social Worker for The University of Miami, The Miami Children Hospital,The Arc of South Florida, and Colegio Calasanz (in The Dominican Republic). She has a vast experience working with children and families, including children with special needs and developmental delays.
Inmaculada's volunteer experiences include: "Listener" for The Mental Health Association and Miami Dade County Public Schools, a facilitator of "Stress Management" Sessions, and a contributor to the Parenting Research Study data collection for The University of Miami, Linda Ray Intervention Center.
Inmaculada is a Certified Practitioner in Holistic Alternative Psychology from the American Institute of Holistic Health and Wellbeing , a Reiki Healing Practitioner and Master from the International Center for Reiki Training. Inmaculada has also been trained in” Primordial Sound of Meditation” from The Chopra Center teaching Programs.
Over four Years ago, Inmaculada discovered the Healing Effect that Arts and Crafts activities have in human Health and has dedicated these years to search and study the findings and researches available in this area. Inmaculada has discovered first hand the Healing effect Crochet has had in her own healing and is now dedicated to share it with others.
"All these years studying and working in the human field profession, had shown me that when we, humans, find true Peace and Joy in our lives is when we really enjoy Life's gifts of Love, Abundance and Prosperity; and is when we are ready to share those Gifts with ALL others in the Universe!". -Inma-