Creative Expressions

An Art Therapy Blog

Releasing the Inner Critic in Art Therapy

Releasing the Inner Critic in Art Therapy

The Inner Critic Art is a natural impulse for children as they learn, however, a lot of people have horrible stories about when they quit doing art.  So many art making people talk about how much the inner critic can get their their way to making art, believing in...

Art Therapy for Adults

Art Therapy for Adults

Do you Work with Kids? I get the inquiries all the time if I work with kids.  Art therapy is great for working through trauma especially for people who may not "have the words."  A lot of adolescents really enjoy art making as a past-time and outlet too.  However, I...

Self Care is Misleading Us:  Guest Blogger Jackie Schuld

Self Care is Misleading Us: Guest Blogger Jackie Schuld

Getting to “less” may not be easy. Facing the root causes of our exhaustion can require research, experimentation, difficult conversations, time, and more. But perhaps this is what true self care looks like. Taking action that nourishes and sustains us for the long-run – and not just a quick bubble bath.

The Hero’s Journey to Individuation

The Hero’s Journey to Individuation

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 that you...

The Nature of Suffering

The Nature of Suffering

Discovering the Self I think one of the really beautiful things about therapy is that the process can be a deeply spiritual journey of discovering the self and pondering questions such as "Who am I?" and "what does it mean to have life as a human?"  Today I have...

Psychological Alchemy and Sovereignty

Psychological Alchemy and Sovereignty

Today I'm going to talk about psychological alchemy and personal sovereignty as it relates to trusting your instincts, self-development, and a deep relationship with yourself.  This is a way to trust yourself and increase self-awareness self-discovery- in other words,...