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Celebrating Our Wins!
Happy New Year! As we move into 2022, can we pause for a second to celebrate our wins? Often, the start of the year inspires goal setting. But this year I didn’t…
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How to Talk to Kids about their Art: Tips from an Art Therapist
Have you heard the expression, “Every child is an artist”? It’s true – drawing is one of the most instinctual and natural ways for children to express themselves and externalize their thoughts…
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Three “Perfect” Books to Challenge Perfectionism
Let’s talk about the “p” word… PERFECTIONISM! Does this word describe anyone at your house? It comes up all the time in my work as an art therapist. This might be because…
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Coping Skills for School: A Zine
It’s the second week of August, and I’m guessing that whether you like it or not, you’re thinking about SCHOOL. And I’m thinking about you, thinking about school. As a kid I…
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Connection during COVID-19: Let’s Make a Superhero Mask
As we navigate challenging circumstances, it can be easy to lose sight of our strengths. When things are hard or overwhelming, we might feel helpless, defeated, or discouraged. Personally, I have noticed…
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