Expressive Arts Healthy Thought Processes

Taking this Extra Day to Encourage SELF-LOVE

What is self-love? Why do so many people struggle to love themselves? Self-love is not selfish. It’s not about stepping on others. It’s not about grandiosity or arrogance. Self-love allows us to show up for others with energy and to be happier in our interpersonal relationships. It lets us see when others try to take advantage of us, treat us poorly or do not respect our boundaries. We won’t accept poor behavior from others because…

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Expressive Arts

The Use of Expressive Arts in Therapy

Sometimes we don’t have the words to describe our pain. Sometimes it feels anxiety-provoking to sit with a new counselor, or even a therapist we’ve been working with for awhile, and share our most vulnerable secrets. Our shame. Experiences that feel unique, lonely, regrettable. As a therapist, I know that there are times when a barrage of questions isn’t the right method for growth between my client and myself. Sometimes sitting in silence isn’t the…

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