We connect through listening. When we interrupt what someone is saying to let them know that we understand, we move the focus of attention to ourselves. When we listen, they know we care.
Category: Art Therapy
An Autoethnographic Exploration of Sibling Suicide Bereavement
Life After Elizabeth is my thesis. It’s a journey through sibling suicide bereavement and the slow, often non-linear path of healing that followed.
Lady Autumn – now available on paperback
This has been a story I’ve wanted to write for years, now you can officially purchase your copy on Amazon.
Creative prompts for the uninspired
For those of you who are swamped in life’s responsibilities you rarely get a chance for your own creativity. I hope these little ideas will help you find a sense of uplift in your busy day.
7 Art Therapy activities to do at home
Here are some art therapy exercises you can do right now to reduce anxiety and boost your mood.
Christmas poem/journal prompt
Here is a little Christmas prompt to get some creative juices flowing.
Create your own Hero’s Journey
The key is to imagine it as objectively as possible, as if watching something on TV. What do you want for the main character (you)?
Creative ways to add immediate calm in your life
Unfortunately we can’t always get away from life’s stresses. So what can we do in the day-to-day?
What are the benefits of Art Therapy?
Art has been used for communication, self-expression, and healing and has been for thousands of years. Here are some ways art therapy can be helpful for your mental health.
Quotes on the healing power of Art Therapy
“Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.”
Art Therapy with Kimberly 