Making the Connection

Abstract

Creativity and the creative arts are important to the portrayal of human experiences through a myriad of forms, including visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and written expression. While these forms of creative expression vary within and across cultural groups, a unifying element embedded in creative works seems to prevail through a continuous search for meaning and connection. Drawing on the wisdom of Native American, Latin, and Eastern European traditions, this article provides a model for focusing on the process of helping clients search for meaning and connection by offering a description and discussion of the following Bogusia Molina, PhD, is affiliated with Fairfield University, CT. Julieta Monteiro-Leitner, PhD, is affiliated with Southeast Missouri State University, MS. ).The authors come from four different cultures and a shared, unifying value of constructing collaborative teams. This article was written with collaborative spirit of all four and their unique talents. The order of the authors' names does not imply a hierarchy of contributions.