When you think about art therapy, what comes to mind for you? You may have initially thought of painting or drawing, nonetheless, there are other creative options that can be used. This incl… Read More

Contents Who are you? What is your struggle? How did you feel at your worst moment When did you turn it around? What steps did you take to overcome your struggle? Who did you share your str… Read More

Key Takeaway: Art and music therapy are creative approaches to addiction recovery that can help individuals express themselves and process difficult emotions in a safe and supportive envir… Read More

Art therapy has been used as a therapeutic practice since the 1940s. It involves the use of art materials and the creative process to explore and express emotions, reduce anxiety and stress… Read More

Opening a brand-new box of crayons or making a happy mess with homemade salt dough can provide hours of fun for most kids, but art therapy—based in a clinical setting—can help ch… Read More

In my dreams, I have long conversations with my teenage son Alex. He would tell me about what makes him happy, what his day at school was like and sometimes, we’d have deep and meaning… Read More

I recall when my mother discovered how to pipe butter cream frosting roses. It was the first time I’d heard of wax paper, which is what the trays of roses went on when they went in… Read More

I was thinking how I’ve not been productive lately, artly speaking. And then I went through old canvases. I’ve made quite a few. The last few years 2017-2019 -has actually had qu… Read More

Masking is a process in which an individual changes or “masks” their natural personality to conform to social pressures, abuse, and/or harassment. -wiki I enjoy making memes… Read More

In a world bigger than themselves, children are often silenced. Their ideas are deemed “childish,” therefore not worthy of attention, and their opinions get labeled with the &ldq… Read More

My spot facing the back garden from which I eat fresh vegetables daily. My mother used to say “She’s not a gusher…” to describe me when I opened a gift and was not r… Read More

The plants with the largest leaves in the world are probably the ornamental Rhubarb Gunnera. Also there is the Victoria water lily. The fairy in me imagines painting or collaging so… Read More

I did a pulmonary test recently at the hospital which involved a ‘game’ of sorts, namely keeping an animated cloud on a screen afloat. It was interesting. You kept the cloud up b… Read More

I haven’t been to the library as much as usual (although I have two books on reserve and expect a call soon when they come in) so I’m getting books from second-hand shops, readin… Read More

If you're looking for great gifts and toys for children or teens with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, sensory issues or other disabilities, cross that to-do off your long list! Here's… Read More

So I've said, many times, my favorite group right now is The Joggers. And as I'm sure the rest of their tiny group of fans can attest, you can't listen to them for long without thinking, "Wh… Read More