Creative Expressions
An Art Therapy Blog
Art Therapy to Overcome Creative Blocks
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 eternal...
Navigating Stress and Getting Emotional Support During a Divorce
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...
Setting Boundaries Cultivates Integrity
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...
What do Art Therapy Sessions Look Like?
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 touch with their needs...
Art Therapy for Amputees: Improving Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
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...
How Dreams Help Us Get Out of a Rut
How Do You Get Out of Rut? "I feel stuck." Dreams can give you the guidance you need to help yourself out of a rut and get unstuck. Sometimes we feel stuck, blah, or just don’t have any creative ideas. Sometimes it’s more than not connecting with the muse. Then,...