Heal

Our world needs healing, and Grotto’s community is devoted to encouraging and initiating the healing process. Making a lasting impact can be as simple as offering hope to those around you. Here we share stories about how our community has embodied that healing inspiration for others.

Read this reflective narrative about finding meaning through the simple act of picking up trash.

A Practice in Mutual Restoration

Watch how this woman is healing from divorce by using art.

Finding Healing and Joy through Art

Learn with this article what to do if you're in an unhappy marriage.

How to Get Through A Rough Patch in Your Marriage

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Find out the benefits of improv class for people looking to become more vulnerable and unafraid to fail.

Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

Find out why using humor in the classroom is an effective strategy to keep students engaged.

How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

Listen to Good & Decent's latest episode reflecting on the benefits of laughing and inspirational comedians.

Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

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Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

Watch how Aram's improv comedy class instills confidence and creativity in the Chicago community.

Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”