by Maggi Colwell | Jan 15, 2024 | Therapy, trauma, Uncategorized
What is sensory rest? The women I work with often say things like, “I can’t relax enough to meditate.” or “I have to listen to books while I’m falling asleep or I’ll ruminate over my day.” or “I feel exhausted even when...
by Maggi Colwell | Aug 17, 2023 | Art Therapy, Depth Psychology, online therapy, trauma
What are parts of therapy that can’t be written down on a checklist or hoisted off to AI? Today, I’ll discuss how depth therapy goes beyond the medical model. Short term therapy and the Medical Model Short term, solution focused therapy has become the...
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 18, 2023 | Relationships, Therapy
Understanding Integrity: How Setting Boundaries Helps You Stay True to Yourself Setting boundaries cultivates integrity with yourself. Integrity is about staying within the zone of who you are. What I mean by that is that we are able to stretch who we are and how we...
by Maggi Colwell | Apr 17, 2023 | Anxiety, Art Therapy, trauma
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...
