There’s a lot of collective anxiety in the air right now. A lot of hypervigilance. A lot of stress that doesn’t really get a chance to discharge because the next frightening news, upsetting headline, challenging situation, or overwhelming demand is already...
How Can an Expressive Art Therapy Exercise Help with Collective Grief and Anger? There’s collective heartache happening. And there’s anger too. Real, justified anger about injustice and harm. About systems that fail to protect people. About losses that...
Wondering how to become an expressive arts therapist? I get this question all the time. So I thought I’d answer all your questions here. In this blog, I’ll go over the training requirements, how the work differs from art therapy, and where you can pursue this career....
If you’re feeling the nudge to explore your inner world and tap into your creativity, Soul Collage is definitely worth checking out. This powerful practice combines art and self-reflection in a way that’s both playful and profound. By embracing the...
My first big painting. I will always remember. There is something sacred about your first big painting. I had contemplated painting something big years before putting paint to canvas but just needed that little push. As an expressive arts therapist, I was even more...
What is Expressive Arts Therapy? If you are asking yourself, “What is Expressive Arts Therapy?” you’re not alone. When I introduce myself as an Expressive Arts Therapist, I am often met with a bewildered look and an emphatic “What!” In short, Expressive Art Therapy,...
