Maggie Parr

Author/Artist

Maggie Parr is an artist and author who has designed theme park attractions, painted murals and portraits, and written and illustrated books and comics for over three decades. Art-making has also helped her recover from many forms of self-harming, and she now teaches others how to use creativity to break through blocks and achieve self-actualization.

Artist Maggie Parr’s four-decade journey to heal from self-harm led her to write A Creator’s Guide to Stopping Self-Harm, a profound approach to overcoming self-injury through creativity and self-discovery.

A unique blend of personal memoir, psychological insight, and creative therapy, this book is a powerful resource for both those affected by self-injury and the professionals who support them. Combining the essence of The Artist’s Way with the depth of The Body Keeps the Score, it provides a transformative manual for healing.

Readers are led to:
● Discover why creativity is the key to unlocking inner healing power.
● Learn to regulate internal states and understand their role in self-injury.
● Develop new, expressive outlets to communicate without harming the body.
● Understand how giving back can reinforce a healing journey.
● Engage in exercises that require no artistic skill—just an open mind and willingness.