When working with clients using art therapy, it becomes apparent that sleep is a basic need for everyone. It plays such a big role in one's well-being that we offer…
When anxiety gets to be over the top, people develop symptoms such as dizziness, heart palpitations, sweats, shallow breathing, and stomach aches. It can feel out of control and very…
Well-meaning folks may unintentionally invalidate a person who needs to talk about how they feel and what is going on in their life. Toxic positivity promotes that only feelings of…
What is stress? The term stress applies to force applied to something. Anything that exerts pressure on your mind, body, or spirit is linked to stress. Some folks thrive under…
Everyone has a unique personal history. Some people are blessed to grow up in a nurturing environment without incident or trauma. However, people's lives can be impacted by certain negative…
An inner critic is a voice that gives criticism rather than encouragement. Everyone except sociopaths has an inner critic. They can be a force to motivate us or stop us…
Feeling anxious can steal our joy. It can prevent a good night's sleep, give us stomach problems, sweats and make us feel restless. Sometimes anxiety is a normal reaction to…
When times get tough, folks can feel anxious, depressed, irritable, and stressed. It can seem like one thing after the other and we are met with constant roadblocks. Our minds…
Thinking about the past, present and future and to successfully plan and attain our goals, is a normal process. However, when anxiety starts to creep in, we suffer from the…
News and other media outlets have been a constant source of negativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. News companies know bad news sells. That is why they call it "panic porn".…
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses artmaking for mental well-being. I am going to describe a case, with pseudonyms, to highlight the type of work I do.…
Famous psychotherapist, Carl Rogers, had videos of his clinical psychotherapy sessions assessed. Some critically important information was found. Those people who predominantly took responsibility for themselves and their actions got…