Creative Expressions

An Art Therapy Blog

When the House of Cards Falls

When the House of Cards Falls

"Why am I so sad?  Everything was okay until recently and nothing happened to start it.  I don't know why I feel this way!"  These are things someone might say who has, in Brene Brown's terms "over-functioning" for a long time and now are experiencing delayed grief.  ...

Personal Alchemy

Personal Alchemy

What is personal alchemy when it comes to psychology, self-development, and therapy? “I did everything right, the good college, the perfect career, the perfect husband, kids, the nice house in the right zip code…” But life throws you a curve ball.  Now what? “Who am...

Is it too late to start over?

Is it too late to start over?

Making Life Changes and Finding your Personal Destiny Have you hit a breaking point? You've put years of time into your career, into your family, your marriage, then something changes, abruptly. Did it first start within you growing stronger from your general feeling...

The Healing Power Archetypal Art Therapy

The Healing Power Archetypal Art Therapy

The Healing Power of Archetypal Art Therapy First, I will set the stage for the healing power of archetypal art therapy. You struggle, find yourself stuck, and feel miserable. You keep showing up to do the work in treatment. Sessions are sometimes frustrating and...

What does Grief Feel Like?  Questions that Grief Bring Up

What does Grief Feel Like? Questions that Grief Bring Up

What Does Grief Feel Like? Grief isn't one feeling which makes it confusing when you try to answer big questions like "what does grief feel like."  It isn't just feelings of sadness.  Grief can include numbness, confusion, anger, shame, guilt, outrage, relief,...

Who am I? Finding Your Calling and Embracing Your Genius

Who am I? Finding Your Calling and Embracing Your Genius

Who Am I? A lot of people search for meaning and ask questions such as "how do I know my purpose?"  "Finding your calling, that's the age-old question, right?  Who are you beneath the masks, roles, and personas? Who are you without the obligations and expectations...