WHOLE SOUL STUDIO™
Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Art & Storywork
From disconnection → wholeness
A trauma-informed, therapeutic art process
to help you express what your body has been carrying—
so your story can finally begin to shift
What your body is holding
cannot be changed through understanding alone
There is something deeper
that has been waiting to be seen and expressed
Hi, I’m Shelley
Hi, I’m Shelley. I’m a trauma-informed therapeutic artist, registered nurse (RN, BSN), and the creator of Artful Storywork™. After losing my father to suicide, my own body began carrying a depth of grief I didn’t yet have words for.
As a nurse and a woman of faith, I turned to both the medical system and spiritual practices—but neither could fully reach what I was holding.
That’s when I discovered something that changed everything: you can understand your story and still feel it in your body, because what is held in the body doesn’t change through insight alone—it needs somewhere to go.
Through guided creative expression, I now help women see what’s been held, release what their body has been carrying, and begin to shift their story from the inside out.
You don’t need art skills or the right words—just a space where your story can finally be seen. This isn’t about making something beautiful. It’s about making something true.
WHY THIS WORKS
Most approaches help you understand your story.
They help you think about it.
Process it.
Make sense of it.
But what your body has been carrying
doesn’t change through understanding alone.
It stays—
in your body
in your patterns
in the places you can’t think your way out of
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What is held inside
needs to be expressed.
And when it is—
something begins to shift.
The body softens.
The weight lifts.
And you no longer have to carry it alone.
“For the first time in years, my body feels safe.
I didn’t know peace could be this tangible.”
— Jessica S.
THE METHOD: ARTFUL STORYWORK™
At the center of this work is Artful Storywork™
A guided, trauma-informed creative process that helps you:
• See your story clearly
• Express what has been held
• Release it from the body
• Reconnect with your inner knowing
This is not about being artistic.
It is about being honest.
Through color, shape, movement, and story,
what is unseen becomes visible—
and what has been carried can finally begin to release.
THE RETURN
This is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about returning to what has been there all along.
Your body.
Your story.
Your inner knowing.
A place where you are no longer holding everything alone.
Where something inside you can soften.
And you begin to feel like yourself again.
WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING ABOUT ARTFUL STORYWORK
“I didn’t realize how much I was holding until I saw it on the page.
Something in me finally let go.”
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“I’ve talked about my story for years… but this was the first time I actually felt a shift in my body.”
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“I didn’t need to have the right words.
The process brought it out of me in a way I didn’t expect.”
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“I left feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself than I have in a long time.”
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“It gave me a way to see my story instead of just carry it.”
WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION
If you’ve never done anything like this before, that’s okay.
Most women haven’t.
This is not a traditional coaching session.
And it’s not about being artistic.
It’s a guided, trauma-informed process where you are gently led step-by-step.
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In your session, we begin by slowing down.
You’ll be guided to notice what’s present in your body—without pressure to explain it or get it right.
From there, I lead you through a simple creative process using materials like oil pastels, paint, or pencil—where what you’re feeling can begin to take shape on the page.
You’re not trying to make anything “good.”
You’re simply allowing what’s inside you
to have a place to go.
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As you create, something begins to happen.
What felt unclear starts to become visible.
What was stuck begins to move.
What was carried alone begins to be witnessed.
I’m there with you the entire time—
guiding, reflecting, and helping you stay connected to what’s coming up, without overwhelm.
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By the end of the session, most women feel:
• a sense of relief or emotional release
• more clarity around what they’ve been carrying
• a noticeable shift in their body
• and a deeper understanding of their story
You’ll also leave with a physical piece of your expression—
something that holds what was once only inside you.
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You don’t need art skills.
You don’t need the right words.
You just need a willingness to show up.
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This is a starting point.
A place to experience what happens
when your story is finally expressed—
not just understood.
WHO THIS IS FOR
For the woman who has been strong for too long.
Who has lived through things she doesn’t always have words for.
Who understands her story—
but still feels it in her body.
Who is ready to stop carrying it alone.
START HERE: ONLINE 1:1
ARTFUL STORYWORK SESSION — $247
A private, guided experience to release what your body has been holding
This is where most women begin.
A place to:
• explore what you’ve been carrying
• experience your first shift
• see what’s possible through this work
In person available by request for additional investment
GO DEEPER: THE FINDING BEAUTIFUL™ PILGRIMAGE — $1997
A Christ-centered, Sprit- Led journey into wholeness through body, story, and Spirit
For women ready to fully release, process, and transform their story
with deeper support, structure, and community.
Includes:
• Guided zoom 1:1 sessions
• Video journey + integration
• Ongoing support + community
SPEAKING & EVENTS
A high-level, embodied perspective on rethinking trauma and restoring wholeness for women, and why expression is the missing piece in healing.
Ideal for:
• conferences
• churches
• organizations
• wellness events
Includes:
• keynote or workshop-style teaching
• customized content for your audience
• optional guided creative component
PRIVATE ARTFUL STORYWORK™ EXPERIENCES
A guided, trauma-informed art experience for groups who want something deeper than a typical event.
This is not a paint night.
It’s a facilitated process where participants are gently led to express what they’ve been holding—through structured, creative expression.
No art experience needed. Just a space to be honest.
Participants often leave with a sense of relief, clarity, and a tangible piece of their story.
Ideal for:
• women’s gatherings
• retreats
• teams & private groups
There is a way to release what you’ve been carrying.
There is a way to feel different in your body.
There is a way to come back to yourself.
Whole Soul Studio™
The services, programs, and creative practices offered through Whole Soul Studio, including Artful Storywork™, are for educational and personal growth purposes and are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. Always consult a qualified provider for health concerns.