Guest Post By: Jessica Heckwolf, LCMFT, LCPAT, ATR-BC Hello Creativity in Therapy Friends! It’s so good to be visiting again. This time of the year, after the September hustle has settled, I find myself reclaiming self-care practices. Adding new books to my therapy office library is one way I like to do this, and it’s been a treat perusing Carolyn’s bibliotherapy posts for recommendations. This time of the year also brims with change for me. New beginnings and the physical transition of … [Read more...]
Fighting Burnout Through Creative Expression
If you have been feeling burned out or noticing compassion fatigue, you are not alone in this. When we work in a helping profession, especially when we hear about or witness trauma on a frequent basis, we are always at risk of developing compassion fatigue. The many months of the pandemic have only added to the factors that could contribute to stress and burnout. Many therapists and counselors have faced increased stress in their professional life (e.g., higher need clients, clients who feel … [Read more...]
Creative Bibliotherapy Part 4: Growth Mindset and Accepting Mistakes
Developing a growth mindset and learning to move forward from mistakes is such an important thing for kids to learn. If you work with children and teens, you’ve probably heard statements like this before “I’m just not good at____.” “Everyone is better than me.” “I can’t do it.” “I messed it up and it’s too hard. I give up.” In art therapy, we often see clients struggle with worry that they aren’t good enough at art, get stuck or overwhelmed in their art (and life) due to perfectionism, … [Read more...]
Creative Bibliotherapy Part 3: Be Yourself
Learning to be yourself and not hide who you are is an important part of growing up (and, unfortunately, something many of us still struggle with as adults). The creative arts are a great way for kids to explore who they are and express themselves freely. And the stories and characters in books can provide role models for kids, prompt self-reflection and discussion, and inspire new action. In the third part of the creative bibliotherapy series, I have three books about the theme of being … [Read more...]
Creative Bibliotherapy Part 2: Art and Books for Healthy Relationships and Coping
I’m continuing the creative bibliotherapy series with part 2 and sharing a few books that I like that address interpersonal relationships and coping with strong feelings. (Missed part 1? Be sure to check in out for a selection of books about emotions.) 1. How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids, written by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer, illustrated by Maurie J. Manning This book is a classic and kids are often introduced by school to this book and the idea of being a “bucket filler.” The main … [Read more...]
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