How do you go about doing art therapy with simple supplies? Art therapy can be a life changing tool for expressing your feelings, exploring your self-knowledge, and coping with the symptoms of mental illness, but supplies can be expensive, and we might not always have exactly the ones we need or want. Art therapy should […]

Use art to be in the now. If we want to be fully in touch with our creativity, developing our sense of mindfulness is a necessity. There is a pervasive and powerful myth around artists that we are hopeless dreamers lost without a clue in the beautiful labyrinth of our own minds. In order to […]

Calming your nervous system can be challenging. It takes focus, dedication, and practice to learn how, which is why many go their whole lives without it. But if we want to work out a balanced, healthy, and happy life, calming your nervous system is a vital piece of the equation. If you are learning how […]

We all need a little self compassion. Anger is a necessary emotion. If we don’t allow ourselves to feel our anger, it will build deep within us like a tumor of the soul. However, when we let our anger take the wheel, the results are often undesirable. The black storm clouds of anger can impair […]

Creative burnout is tricky to navigate. How can we create without burnout? In the flow of creation, we get deeply in touch with our feelings, find vital knowledge to help us understand the world around us, and provide for ourselves spiritually, intellectually, or even financially. Perhaps because it is so meaningful, the creative process can […]

Make time for your art for your mental health’s sake. In the course of living your adult life, your schedule can often start to feel like a hectic obstacle course. It can be a struggle to fulfill all your duties and still have time left over to live your life how you want. It’s all […]

Work stress, when left untreated, can be all-consuming and completely overwhelming. So many of us are battling depression and anxiety because we don’t have the tools to manage stress from work. What are you supposed to do when you are experiencing work stress but you aren’t in a position to quit your job? Try these […]

Do you feel held back from getting the most out of your  therapy sessions? Wondering why therapy isn’t working for you? Deciding to go to therapy can be nerve wracking, and finding the right fit therapist can be incredibly vulnerable. It takes time to find the right therapist for you. If you feel uncomfortable during […]

Depression can make it feel like there’s nothing in reach. When you have fallen into a pit of self-hatred, it is an exhaustive challenge to see beyond the walls of self. So what if you had a set of tools you could always draw upon to soothe yourself and improve your quality of life? By […]

Is your anxiety worse at night? You’re trying to fall asleep, but you’re ruminating. If you’re stressed out during the day, you’re now exhausted and sleep deprived by nighttime, which only further impacts your anxiety. Even when you aren’t actively experiencing a stressful situation, the triggers you experience throughout the day are taxing to your […]