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Art Therapy, Creativity and Innovation, The Creative Process

March 7, 2024

The Neuroscience of Creativity: How Art Heals and Makes Us Human

Creativity is a word that has an almost magical connotation because it’s often assumed that it’s an attribute of only a select and chosen few. Many people believe that you have to be an amazing visual artist to be creative. Some also believe that creativity cannot truly be defined, because of its utter uniqueness. But the good news is that […]

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Art Therapy, Body-Informed Wisdom, Therapeutic Activities

February 29, 2024

Why Expansive Therapies Work

Expansive therapies encompass a variety of therapeutic approaches that aim to address mental health concerns through innovative and often holistic methods. If you or a loved one haven’t experienced expansive therapies before, it’s natural to wonder how and why they work. Art therapy, somatic therapy, and ketamine assisted psychotherapy can and have changed the lives […]

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Art Therapy, Therapeutic Activities

February 22, 2024

4 DIY Therapeutic Activities For February

How Can I Do Art Therapy On My Own? This February, we invite you to do some art therapy with no appointments required. One of the great things about art therapy is that it doesn’t have to stop when the appointment ends. When you have a strong prompt, and the tools to self-analyze, the therapeutic […]

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January 11, 2024

diy art therapy for january

DIY Art Therapy For January

Each January, we must all come to terms with the fact that we are ultimately reliant on the sun for warmth and comfort. It can feel far too natural to allow the cold, dark nights of the winter to become cold, dark nights of the soul. Through the power of art therapy, you can access […]

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Art Therapy, Therapeutic Activities

November 30, 2023

How to do art therapy in St Petersburg, FL

How to Do Art Therapy in St Petersburg, FL

Art therapy can change your life, and that’s just as true in St. Petersburg Florida as it is anywhere else. Perhaps even more than elsewhere, given all the opportunities you have in St. Pete to do art therapy yourself. But even if we’re seeking out therapeutic artistry, it can be hard to find, and even […]

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Art Therapy, Mindfulness and Wellness

October 5, 2023

DIY Therapy Activities For October

DIY Therapy Activities For October

This October, how are you working on yourself? The leaves are falling. The air is starting to resemble pre-climate change temperatures. Halloween is just around the corner, and autumn is in full swing. This is a time of year where everything is changing, and we are no exception. Transformation doesn’t stop just because we’re outside […]

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Art Therapy

September 28, 2023

the busy person's guide to making time for art

The Busy Person’s Guide To Making Time For Art

Making time for art is no small order in the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. The benefits of making art are numerous, but when we’re occupied by our daily responsibilities, it’s all too easy to let art fall by the wayside. Making the time for art can transform our relationship to ourselves, and […]

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Art Therapy, Uncategorized

September 7, 2023

how to get started as an artist

How to Get Started As An Artist

Creativity is intelligence having fun. – Albert Einstein Being an artist begins in the mind. Do you ever see faces or animals in the clouds? That’s called pareidolia and it means your imagination is alive and well. If you appreciate looking at or listening to art, you can create art.  So how to start? Set […]

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Art Therapy, Uncategorized

August 10, 2023

is making art selfish

Is Making Art Selfish?

  “Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.”― Steven Pressfield The problem with the word “selfish” is that it posits that being […]

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March 2, 2023

how to use art for life transitions

How to Use Art For Life Transitions

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When things change, it can be complicated to adjust. There’s a lot of world out there, and little of it we can control. But human creativity is a vast interior with limitless potential. Through art we can be resilient during the journey, and make the moment beautiful. Through art, we can explore the soul, and […]

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