What do your children’s drawing say?
Do you ever wonder what your children’s drawings are saying? Would you like to know how your kids feel? Our children have so many behaviors – loving, anxious, curious, sad, lonely, active, fearful. Looking at their pictures is one way of learning how they feel. Of actually ‘seeing’ what is in their hearts.
Read MoreARE YOU A HUMMINGBIRD?
ARE YOU A HUMMINGBIRD? Are you a Hummingbird? I’ve decided that I must be. Hmm. What is that, you ask? A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to watch a tape of Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love, giving a talk she calls “The Flight of the Hummingbird: The Curiosity Driven Life.” Gilbert explained that after she had spoken in Australia on the importance of following one’s Passion, she received an email from someone who was bereft about “not having a Passion, not even knowing what her Passion was.” I have been there, myself. Have you?...
Read MoreARE YOU A CLOSET COLORING BOOK ARTIST?
5 Reasons to use Adult Coloring books – meditate, de-stress, have fun, relax, create.
Read MoreWhat Color is Your Mask?
Have you worn a mask recently? Sometimes our masks protect us, other times we may hide behind them; When we are vulnerable enough to remove our masks, we may find solace from caring friends and family.
Read MoreArt Therapy for Children of Divorce – IT’S NOT FAIR
when your child of divorce says “It’s not fair”, they often mean they have fear, feel abandoned, that they are bad or to blame, and rage or anger about no longer having control over their world. Mom and dad can reassure, love, reflect feelings, prompt art making, or refer to an art therapist to help heal lingering difficulties. Children do heal from divorce.
Read Moreart therapy helps children of divorce
Children of divorce may struggle with different feelings and behaviors. Art therapy can help them deal with sadness, anger, loss, school problems and learn new coping skills.
Read MoreFind Me On:
