by Maggi Colwell | Jan 25, 2022 | Art Therapy
The Inner Critic Art is a natural impulse for children as they learn, however, a lot of people have horrible stories about when they quit doing art. So many art making people talk about how much the inner critic can get their their way to making art, believing in...
by Maggi Colwell | Dec 8, 2021 | Art Therapy, Depth Psychology, Therapy
Do you Work with Kids? I get the inquiries all the time if I work with kids. Art therapy is great for working through trauma especially for people who may not “have the words.” A lot of adolescents really enjoy art making as a past-time and outlet too. ...
by Maggi Colwell | Oct 25, 2021 | Art Therapy, Depression, Depth Psychology
You may have heard of the hero’s journey or even the heroine’s journey. These terms relate the individuation process. One of the things that is different about Jungian theory and depth therapy is that it helps you figure out who you are and take the path...
by Maggi Colwell | Aug 18, 2021 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Depression, trauma
What are the therapeutic benefits art therapy and of drawing or painting? I get asked the question, “what are the benefits of art therapy?” on a pretty regular basis. I thought that it was worth sharing here too. The question seems simple enough, but the...
by Maggi Colwell | Jun 21, 2021 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Therapy, trauma
Our bodies tell us stories and offering up wisdom on a daily basis. Symptoms and body sensations are a language of their own. Therefore, the more we connect with our bodies, the we can understand these messages. Art therapy is a great way to give your body ways to...
by Maggi Colwell | Mar 1, 2021 | Art Therapy
Art as Alchemy First of all, I consider my art a conversation with my soul. This goes way beyond just self-care, though I will say that it IS an act of self-care as well. The slow deep process of art opens a path of concentrated listening. In this space, one turns...
