3 Ways Creativity Heals Trauma

When life cracks your world open, it’s natural to feel lost at first. But creativity, as Sonia Stackhouse shows us, can become a powerful pathway back to wholeness.

In Leigh's latest conversation on the ChangeMakers Channel, Sonia shares how quitting a high-pressure corporate job began the process of healing from physical trauma and led her to open Little Lane Workshops—a soulful business devoted to mindful creativity and reconnection.

Here are 3 ways creativity helped Sonia heal:

1. Stillness becomes medicine.
   Making something with your hands invites you to slow down, focus, and be present. That stillness created space for Sonia’s emotional and physical recovery.
2. Creating gives you power back.
   After feeling powerless through medical trauma and burnout, Sonia found that making something tangible—macramé, resin, art—helped her feel grounded again.
3. Creativity is connection.
   Little Lane became a sanctuary where people could show up as they are, share stories, and feel seen. For Sonia, healing happened not just in the making—but in the sharing.

🎥 Click Now To Watch Sonia's story on YouTube

 👉 Learn more: https://www.littlelaneworkshops.com.au

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Lastly, one thing I know is writing in my journal changed my life. I've been journalling for over a decade and especially as a business owner, I’ve needed to get creative in ways to organise my stream of ideas into action. 3 years ago, I found the Curation Planner which has been the perfect solution for change makers who want to reflect deeply and rise bravely.

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Remember, your voice matters and you don't need to be the loudest in the room to step into your power. You already hold wisdom within you from your life journey. Let past pain become purpose to spark the path for someone else. All you need do is begin by sharing your voice.