Tag: art therapy

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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. […]

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. […]