Transformation through Art-Making and Creativity
Art has always been more than a hobby for me — it’s been a source of healing, reflection, and connection. In this blog post, I share my personal journey with creativity, how it helped me navigate anxiety and grief, and why I believe art-making is a powerful tool for emotional wellness. If you’re curious about art therapy in Miami or seeking new ways to reconnect with yourself, this story is for you.
Upcoming June Events
Join me this summer for the creative summer challenge - #CreatingWithCaro. Some events coming up in June include- journaling workshops, free therapy sessions for college students, and a nourishing Women’s Circle for the Summer Solstice — happening in Miami and virtually. All are welcome!
Creativity in the Summer
Discover why summer is the perfect season to reconnect with your creativity. Explore simple, mindful ways to play, make art, and savor the season with nature-inspired ideas and self-care tips.
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.
Common Art Therapy Questions and Answers (pt.1)
Curious about Art Therapy but are unsure what it is all about? This blog post goes into some common questions and answers about Art Therapy.
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.
Movement: the key to emotional release
Learn about how movement can serve as a form of emotional release. In this post, I discuss different forms of movement and include a practice for you to engage in this exploration on your own.
Internal Family Systems:
Learn what Internal Family Systems (IFS) is and how it can be a tool for self-awareness and lead to a greater sense of self compassion.
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…
Embracing self-love
Let’s discuss what is self-love, why it’s important, challenges and ways of engaging in self-love practices. I also include a journal prompt to begin or re-explore self-love.
External Triggers That May Be Fueling Your Anxiety
Let’s talk about what are some external triggers that may be impacting your anxiety.
Mind vs. Body: how anxiety speaks through both
Do you experience anxiety in your mind? Or your body? Here are some ways to check in to explore how it presents itself for you.
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.
Resisting release
While we may want to release and let go of the things that serve us, why do we usually resist and struggle to do so? Read some tips for how to release energy that is taking up space in your body
Anxiety : worry or information?
We all experience anxiety at some point in our lives. Often times what we struggle with th most is figuring out how to manage it…