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…
Let it flow…
Learn more about the idea of flow and flowstate. I also discuss the link of flow with the divine feminine and ways to begin implementing it as a daily practice.
Softening into your grounding practices
I invite you to explore what grounding means to you and finding practices that you enjoy.
How do we start to notice our emotions?
It can feel uncomfortable, difficult and confusing to notice our emotions, especially since many of us have never been taught to. In this post, I provide you simple steps and my general framework to begin your process of noticing your emotions.
Somatic work: why is it important and what are the benefits?
Ever wonder what somatic work is, why it is important and some of the benefits? I go into it all in this blog post.