JEWELS: Journaling to Emerge Wholly Empowered to Love Self
JEWELS: Journaling to Emerge Wholly Empowered to Love Self is a visual journaling program aimed at youth (ages 10 through 18) in Baltimore's disadvantaged neighborhoods to provide them with an outlet to express themselves and their concerns THEIR way, but also constructively. It teaches the healing power of both visual art and the written word, and shows them how to use both to express their feelings and be heard. They are taught self love through self expression, bolstering their self esteem at the same time.