by Maggi Colwell | May 2, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, creativity, Depression, Depth Psychology, Therapy, trauma
Creativity and the Archetype of the Child in Art Therapy It’s a common experience to have creative blocks or experience anxiety when trying to make art. Playfulness is the way to work through it though. This relates to the archetype of creativity and the...
by Maggi Colwell | Apr 19, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Depression, divorce, grief, Relationships, Therapy
Divorce is a Process You may be asking, how long does it take for me to get over a divorce? Can I deal with this stress? How do I get emotional support during a divorce without burning out my friends or family? First of all, the problem with a significant life...
by Maggi Colwell | Apr 3, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, Depression, Grief Therapy, trauma
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...
by Maggi Colwell | Nov 20, 2022 | Depression, Relationships, Therapy
Historically, I always had an issue with the holiday Blues, even as a kid. It’s taken years of education, therapy, and practice with real self-care and boundary setting. Now, I am to better manage my energy flow for the holiday season. One of the things that...
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...