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 […]
100 Art Journal Ideas to Inspire You on a Creative Self-Expression
A creative collection of ideas and prompts to never run out of inspiration for deeply personal art journal pages. Practice your artistic skills while recording your thoughts and experiences. Each one of these one hundred ideas will prompt you to express yourself by fusing drawings/paintings and words into unique and insightful art journal spreads. […]
Creative Ideas For Art Journal Entries (even if you don’t know how to draw)
If you can’t draw, your handwriting is awful and you think creativity is an ability you completely lack, then art journal is for you. Picasso dedicated his whole adult life relearning to paint as a child. Paint freely and with feelings, not just eyes. Non-artist have a unique ability of drawing with feelings, because they […]
Art Therapy Activities for Relaxation
Art therapy activities for relaxation will help you change the mood from stressed and hectic to calm and relaxed. Knowing how to de-stress and relax is an essential skill for a healthy life. These art activities are excellent relaxation therapy. With life being so hectic and unpredictable you constantly find yourself stressed and burned-out. Art […]
Art Therapy Activities For Self-Discovery
You don’t have to be an artist to benefit from art therapy activities. Because art therapy activities are specifically designed so that anyone can do them, regardless of their artistic abilities. And who knows, you may end up discovering your inner artist. Art therapy activities are an excellent way to deepen your knowledge about yourself. […]