Creative Expressions
An Art Therapy Blog
Emotions and Money: How Fear, Guilt, and Scarcity Shape Our Financial Choices
We talked about a lot of different emotions of money. I’m sure we’ll talk about it again in future conversations, but I think it’s a good beginning to a new hello.
How Unconscious Money Beliefs Shape Financial Decisions and Self Worth
The things you can’t talk about, you can’t change. Money is woven into everything in our lives. Archetypally, money is energy, and the piece that’s too taboo to discuss is often the one holding the most locked-up energy.
Understanding Financial Therapy: Healing Emotional Money Wounds
When emotions are involved, so is the unconscious.
Why Money Stress Isn’t Just About Your Budget—It’s About Your Emotions
Financial stress isn’t just about numbers—it’s about emotions, patterns, and the beliefs we’ve carried with us for years. And unless we address those deeper layers, no amount of spreadsheets or financial advice will create real change.
Unlocking the Unconscious with Jungian Therapy: Beyond CBT
“The goal of Jungian therapy is not to make you a ‘well-adjusted’ worker who conforms seamlessly to societal expectations. Instead, Jung believed in individuation—the lifelong process of becoming the most authentic version of yourself.”
Healing Trauma Through Processing Emotions — It’s Not About Reliving the Past
Trauma therapy isn’t just about talking about past events; it’s about creating the safety and capacity to process overwhelming emotions. The body stores trauma, and through somatic and art therapy, we can unlock stuck emotions, reclaim energy, and regain a sense of self. In this post, I’ll explore why traditional talk therapy often isn’t enough, how trauma shows up in the body, and why creative expression is key to trauma healing.