Why it’s Important to do Art Therapy with a Therapist-(not just alone)
Discover why working with a professional Art Therapist offers deeper healing, emotional support, and meaningful self-discovery compared to making art alone. Learn the benefits of guided Art Therapy sessions.
Why mental health matters
May is mental health awareness month and while mental health is always important and should be a priority, let’s use this month as a reminder to come back to taking care of ourselves, our mental well-being and our emotions. This blog post discusses the meaning of mental health, why it’s important and some ways to begin caring for mental health.
Coming home to yourself: cultivating a sense of safety in your body
Trauma often causes us to not only feel a lack of control over our body and emotions but also feels like a threat to our safety. Our experience of internal safety is one of the most important foundations for us to feel connected to ourselves. In this post we will discuss what is safety, why it is important and I will offer some tools for you to try to increase your sense of safety in your physical body.
Common Art Therapy Questions and Answers (pt. 2)
Read along for part 2 of commonly asked questions and answers about Art Therapy!
The body as a tool for healing
In a society that is often reinforcing constantly being on the go, many of us become disconnected from our body and all that it does for us on a daily basis. Our body is the space holder for our emotions, experiences, sensations and the tool that allows us to physically move through the world. By coming back to our body through the use of movement, sound, breath and creativity we can tap into our ability to manage our emotions, reduce anxiety and restore balance.
An ode to Art Therapy
In honor of Creative Arts Therapies week, I reflect on my love for Art Therapy and the impact my work has on my daily life.
Art Therapy: what is it and how is the art used?
One of my most asked questions as an Art Therapist is “what is Art Therapy?” Most often followed by, “wow that’s amazing, how do you use the art in sessions?” In this blog post I will go over both…
Art Therapy and Somatic Healing: A Holistic Approach To Anxiety
Learn more about my journey to finding Art Therapy and Somatic Healing to help those experiencing Anxiety.
Creative Journal (part 3): How to get started…
Curious on how to start your own creative journal practice? In this post, I will go over what you need and how to get started with your own creative journal!
