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A Ritual Art Practice
While we often talk about routines or tasks we need to get done, we don’t often talk about rituals. Unlike tasks or routines, rituals help us to slow down and take in the moment we’re in. They also help us learn specific practices related to the ritual we created. Art...
Embracing Imperfections
Embracing Imperfections: Cultivating Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity In a society that constantly bombards us with messages of perfection, skinniness, and beauty, it can be challenging to develop a healthy relationship with ourselves, especially when it comes to...
Trust Builds Strong Relationships
Importance of Trust I can imagine you already know that trust builds strong relationships. What qualities are in someone you can trust? Did the words dependable, reliable, supportive, or encouraging come up? Trust is an element that is foundational in healthy...
The Use of Timelines in Art Therapy
An underutilized intervention in art therapy is making a timeline of events in your life. You can use creative timelines to depict a series of events in your life. It can also be the artistic element you use to depict feelings about those events. Also, they can help...
The Healing Power of Nature
The Healing Power of Nature: How Outdoor Activities Benefit Mental Health In our increasingly hectic and digitally-driven lives, it's easy to feel disconnected from the natural world around us. Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor activities can have...
Overcoming Communication Roadblocks
Want to learn how to overcome communication roadblocks? Effective communication helps individuals have honest, enjoyable, and clear conversations. However, various roadblocks often hinder our ability to communicate clearly and authentically. Identifying and addressing...
Battling Loneliness
Battling Loneliness and Rediscovering Connection Loneliness is a complex issue that can significantly impact our mental health and overall well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the effects of loneliness, its causes, and practical strategies to combat it,...
Building Beliefs Through Affirmations
Do you have a daily ritual involving the use of affirmations? Reciting, writing, or practicing the use of affirmations is a great way to start a mindfulness practice. But did you know it can also help us build more positive beliefs about ourselves? Instead of engaging...
Navigating Control
Embracing Balance for Personal Growth The pursuit of control over our lives is a natural inclination, yet it is crucial to recognize the importance of understanding our limits. Striking a balance between exerting control and accepting our boundaries is essential for...
Projects that Will Start Your Creative Flow
Four Summer Art Projects that Will Start Your Creative Flow During the summertime, people tend to be more creative and make more art. It could be because of nostalgia and the art projects we made during summer vacations as kids. Or maybe it's related to the fact that...