What comes to mind when you hear the words self-care? Is self-care something that is an integrated part of your life or something that you recognize the importance of but fail to prioritize? As the stress, loss, and unknowns of the coronavirus pandemic continue, therapists know more than ever that we must focus on self-care – both our own self-care and encouraging it in our clients. This crisis will continue for many months and we cannot simply try to power through or distract ourselves. Many … [Read more...]
In Your Circle of Control
Journaling about what you can control and what you cannot is one of the prompts in my new guided journal The Balanced Mind. And although I did not include a connected art prompt in the journal, the writing prompt lends itself well to creating imagery. I also think the themes of control and acceptance are something that we can all benefit from exploring in this time of chaos and unknowns. In wonderful coincidence, I had already planned to start my own art piece on this theme during my monthly … [Read more...]
Playful and Creative Online Therapy
This is a quick post to share a resource that I created for my telehealth sessions with kids. And to share some encouragement for anyone wondering if they can still do creative interventions through online therapy. So, first, the encouragement - You can still be a creative, playful therapist and support your clients, even from a distance. I am by no means an expert in online art therapy or telehealth and have been learning along with all of you over the past couple of weeks, but in case you … [Read more...]
Working With Depression – Art-based Approaches and Directives
A question that I have gotten often through email is what art ideas I recommend for working with depression. So today I want to share a collection of some of the art directives and approaches that I use in working with clients who have depression. First, however, let me offer a few reminders and disclaimers. Every client that we work with is unique. Please don’t take this list as a complete treatment plan for depression – not every activity on this list is appropriate for every client, there … [Read more...]
New Year Reflections – Art and Journaling
How do you feel about New Year’s resolutions? Do you make any time to reflect on your past year and plan for the year above? I’ve shared several posts in the past with ideas for goal setting, intentions, and New Year’s resolutions, as well as talking about why I think an art-based approach to this can be helpful. (Check out “Art Directives for New Year’s Resolutions” for this.) Today I want to share a quick update on my own process this year for reviewing the past year and looking forward to … [Read more...]
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