Breathwork art is a practice of translating your breathing pattern onto paper. Science tells us that the way we breathe dictates the way we feel, but we rarely visualize that connection. When you pair rhythmic breathing with continuous, repetitive movements (like drawing), you engage the relaxation response. Relaxation response is a physiological state where your […]
Combat Winter Blues With SAD Art Journal Prompts
When the days get short, and the grey skies linger a little too long, the winter blues—or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—can make you feel heavy, tired, and uninspired. One of the best ways to combat the monochrome grayness of winter is to create something colorful and bright. Art journaling provides a safe space for those […]
10 Hypnotic Art Therapy Activities For Deep Relaxation
10 Hypnotic Art Therapy Activities For Deep Relaxation Can’t sit still to meditate? Try these 10 hypnotic art activities to lower cortisol, stop ruminating thoughts, and achieve deep relaxation. No talent required—just rhythmic motions to quiet your mind and reduce stress. Hypnotic art therapy is an emerging approach to anxiety relief that uses repetitive, meditative […]
Quick Therapeutic Art Activities: 5-Minute Vignettes for When You Have No Time
You don’t need a studio, you don’t need talent, and you certainly don’t need an hour of uninterrupted time to benefit from therapeutic art activities. Enter the art vignette—a micro-burst of creativity that acts like a psychological reset button, a 5-minute rescue mission for your nervous system. Whether you are hiding in a parked car, […]
Art Journaling Activities for Restful Sleep: Prompts to Do Before Bed
The goal of art journaling activities before bed is to help you down-regulate your nervous system. When we can’t sleep, it’s often because our minds are either stuck in the past (replaying the day) or anxious about the future (worrying about tomorrow). Art journaling anchors us in the present moment. Here you’ll find low-pressure art […]
Ugly Art Therapeutic Activities: Overcoming Perfectionism Through Intentional Mess
We live in a curated world where every image we see is polished, filtered, and carefully composed. When you sit down to create, you feel a crushing weight to make something decent-looking, if not even good-looking. But therapeutic art isn’t about the finished product; it’s about the process. By clinging to aesthetics, you silence your […]
The Emotions Wheel Art Journaling Activities for Emotional Intelligence
There is a direct correlation between a larger emotional vocabulary and improved emotional regulation. In this series, we unpack complex emotions to find the wisdom hidden inside them. Many studies found that individuals who could articulate their feelings with greater specificity were better equipped to cope with stress and experience fewer negative emotional outbursts. Think […]
Therapeutic drawing activities for self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-love
The relationship you have with yourself is one of the most important relationships in your life. These therapeutic drawing exercises help you build and nurture a loving relationship with yourself. While engaging in different activities, you’ll practice self-acceptance, self-awareness, self-love and build your self-esteem. Self-love or loving yourself means behaving in a way that is […]
Therapeutic Art Activities For Emotional Wellness
Everyday therapeutic art activities will give you a much-needed creative outlet to unwind, express yourself, and allow the formation of new thoughts. The last one, the formation of new thoughts, is particularly important when you’re stuck in a cycle of worry, fearful, negative, or depreciating thoughts. Use these therapeutic art activities for emotional wellness as […]
Art Therapy Activities To Develop Self-Awareness
Art therapy activities for self-awareness are the perfect choice for at-home, self-directed therapy. You can make them a part of your self-care practice. These activities will raise your self-awareness and increase your mindfulness and well-being. Having self-awareness means you know who you are and you can see yourself objectively without biases and faulty assumptions. That […]