Aug 7, 2015 | Creative Self-Care, Wellness
Dear Wonderful, Creative You: It’s the last day of the challenge! How has your week been? I have been loving the connection, engagement, and stories that you have shared. I’m always so inspired by you during these challenges. Today’s challenge is to...
Aug 4, 2015 | Creative Self-Care, Wellness
Hello Wonderful, Creative You: How was your Self-Care Challenge day 1? I hope you loved seeking out beauty as much as I did. Today’s challenge is exercise. Exercise is such a vital part of a good self-care regimen. You might have realized that I love to run and...
Apr 16, 2015 | Art Tutorials, Wellness
By: Amy Maricle Why is Making Art from Natural Materials Grounding? Nature is evocative, intoxicating, invigorating, fascinating. Experiencing the varied textures, scents, colors, and sounds of natural materials helps us to slow down our bodies, minds, and breathing....
Apr 10, 2015 | Creative Self-Care, Wellness
I’ve been focusing a lot on anxiety lately. (If you missed my recent posts on coping tools for anxiety and panic, you can click on these links.) One of the things that I have noticed throughout the years working with clients is that guided visualization works....
Feb 26, 2015 | Art Tutorials, Creative Self-Care, Wellness
Dear You: I came across this amazing TED talk and just had to share it with you. I love it because it speaks to so many of the things that we love to talk about here: finding courage, recapturing creativity, and embracing our “weaknesses.” So many of the...
Aug 12, 2014 | Creative Self-Care, Wellness
By: Amy Maricle I have found that if I don’t want my feelings to completely run my life, I need some outlets for them. Sometimes five minutes is all I need to purge my worries, whether before bed, first thing in the morning, or in the middle of the day. Being...
Dec 17, 2013 | Art Tutorials, Wellness
By: Amy Maricle Are you thinking about art therapy as an option for yourself or a loved one? It’s important to do some research both about the approach and the therapist you are considering. Getting the right “fit” can make the difference between meeting your goals or...