between-the-margins

[between-the-margins]

This is a graphic novel/comic book focused on providing emotional regulation skills to marginalized youth communities through the tool of mindfulness. I developed the idea by working at a youth agency during my practicum. The story is a jumble of the youth I encountered there and the issues that I came into contact with there. It's about 55 pages and is mostly black & white if you'd like to print it out. Click on the button above to download or click here!

An image from Chapter 6 - Jett (our main character) exploring creating mandalas as part of her therapy.

This graphic novel was written for my capstone project for my Master's in Art Therapy in the fall 2023 to spring 2024. It has always been my intention to provide this work free of charge to anyone who might find it useful. It might be corny at times but, hey, I finished it and it's here.

If you are a therapist, counsellor or agency I hope that you can use this book to provide a visual companion to your work with young people!

If you are a youth, I hope that this graphic novel can be a tool you can use to help navigate your feelings and thoughts at this exciting and sometimes confusing time of your life. You might be going through a lot and I hope that you have someone in your life to talk to about it! If you think it might be helpful, consider reaching out to a youth agency in your area who may be able to hook you up with a therapist or counsellor. Just remember, that even though it might be hard to see right now, you bring an amazing splash of colour to the world just be being yourself in it. And the world would be a lot less bright without you here.