by Maggi Colwell | Dec 2, 2025 | Art Therapy, Emotional Boundaries, self care, self-care
The Pressure of Resolution Season December is the time when everyone begins talking about resolutions. Diet plans, gym memberships, habit trackers, and “new year, new me” messaging start flooding every corner of your life — long before you’re emotionally ready for any...
by Maggi Colwell | Nov 28, 2025 | Art Therapy, Emotional Boundaries, self care, self-care
So, when the holidays feel like too much, it’s time to find some rest. That’s what the Winter Holiday Art Therapy Experience is all about. Okay, we can’t deny it anymore.The Macy’s Day Parade has come and gone.The turkey is officially behind us. And now...
by Maggi Colwell | Jan 10, 2025 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Nervous System Healing, Uncategorized
Many think trauma therapy is just talking about painful past events until the memories lose their sting. But that’s a misconception. Trauma therapy isn’t about rehashing the past. It’s about creating the safety to build capacity for healing trauma...
by Maggi Colwell | Jan 22, 2024 | Anxiety, self care, self-care, Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Nervous System Healing
Embodiment: A Journey to Presence In her book, Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living, Shauna Niequist talks about how, when she started her journey of presence and more stillness, she was good at maximizing productivity...
by Maggi Colwell | Apr 17, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Nervous System Healing
I get this question all the time, “What does an art therapy session look like?” “How do you work?” Art therapy sessions can vary depending on the individual and what they bring to the session. As an art therapist, I aim to help clients get in...
by Maggi Colwell | Apr 3, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Depression, Grief Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Nervous System Healing
Art Therapy for Amputees: Improving Mental Health and Overall Well-Being I recently spoke with the Prosthetix Shop about how art therapy can support amputees with their mental health, including trauma and grief, mobility, and overall well-being. As an art therapist...
