Expressive Art Therapy
The creative process allows us to enter expanded states of consciousness. Both the creative process and the products are tools to bring forth new awareness and self-understanding.
Our creations are tangible objects we can hold, look at, listen to; engage with our senses. This allows us to tune into our body where we hold onto emotions and memories. Becoming present in the body is a valuable resource for well-being and self-awareness. The creations are explored for meaning, viewing them as a friendly messenger. You are the one to uncover the meaning of your work.
Guiding Philosophy
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there is an intelligence that guides our creative acts
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the creative process connects us with our Self, a place that holds wisdom and helps us to move towards wholeness
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through creative expression we can work with the parts of ourselves that hold limiting thoughts, intense emotions and unhelpful beliefs
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we can find freedom in the creative process, there is no one way to be creative and no mistakes, only curious adventures in expression
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the creative process gives us a form of expression that can feel safer than words to share our internal world
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the creative process will bring you where it needs to go, trust the process, let go and follow
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our creations can reveal new information to help us gain understanding and fresh perspective