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 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...
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 | 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...
