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Journaling
Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, growth, and healing. It involves regularly writing down thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a personal journal. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of journaling, how often one should journal, and...
Stress in your Body
Stress is a normal part of life and can be helpful in certain situations. However, chronic stress can take a toll on our physical and mental health, leading to a range of symptoms that can affect our overall well-being. Here are some common signs of stress in the body...
Counseling Alphabet Soup
Counseling Acronyms: Understanding CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT If you're seeking counseling or therapy, you may have come across these four groups of letters: CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT. Although they may seem like alphabet soup, these counseling acronyms represent different...
Guided Imagery
Guided imagery is a form of relaxation and visualization. It involves using your imagination to create peaceful, calming images in your mind. The process of guided imagery typically begins with finding a quiet, comfortable place to sit or lie down. You can use a...
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique used to reduce physical and emotional tension and anxiety. It involves focusing on a certain area, squeezing those muscles really tight, and then relaxing those muscle groups in the body. This is done in a specific...
Three Risks to Consider in Art Therapy
There are so many benefits of art therapy that I discuss often. Examples include promoting emotional resilience, coping with stressors, calming anxiety, and expressing yourself when words are too difficult. However, there are also some art therapy risks to be aware...
Creative Burnout
If you’re feeling drained, exhausted, or irritable about making art, especially if it’s something you typically enjoy, you may be experiencing creative burnout. Just like we can experience burnout from work, relationships, or academics, we can also experience burnout...
The Importance of the Communal Art Space
For creatives in general, it’s so important to make art often, and it’s easiest to do so alone. It’s not uncommon for artists of all types to spend significant time alone concentrating on their work. However, it’s also important to create art with others. It can help...
Three Strategies to Cope with Distress
Are you interested in learning about three strategies to cope with distress? Stress affects everyone in one way or another. Having evidence-based coping strategies in our back pocket to use when we need them can really help! Today, I am covering the following...
Making Art and Our Wellbeing
Why Making Art is Essential for Our Wellbeing Often, society forces us away from creative practices because they do not relate to our jobs, finances, or other responsibilities. However, making and appreciating art in our lives is almost as essential as food, water,...