Strategies for Stress Awareness Month: The Art of Unwinding
Strategies for Stress Awareness Month: The Art of Unwinding April is National Stress Awareness Month. With the “weather whiplash” and Spring sports and activities beginning in Central Indiana, you likely have been feeling the stress lately. Between professional demands, family schedules, and the weight of global news, many of us are living in a state […]
Empowerment & Identity: Mixed-Media Art Therapy for Women
In Central Indiana’s demanding environment, women frequently juggle numerous responsibilities—as professionals, caregivers, partners, and friends. Mixed-media art therapy for women offers a road to empowerment and identity through these roles.
Emotional Regulation Tools: Beyond Words in Art Therapy
When “big feelings” take over, the brain’s verbal center often shuts down, making those overwhelming emotions hard to articulate and control.
Navigating Election Season Stress: Tips for Managing Anxiety and Maintaining Mental Health
As a board-certified art therapist and mental health counselor, I have witnessed how the stress of political events, particularly during presidential election cycles, can profoundly impact individuals and communities. The heightened media coverage, divisive rhetoric, and uncertainty about the future can contribute to feelings of anxiety, tension, and even helplessness. Understanding how these stressors affect […]