Growth and Gratitude As the Executive Director of Northwest Creative & Expressive Arts Institute, one of the things that I am most grateful for is the opportunity to work with an organization that promotes the arts as a fundamental part of life. Art is truly for everyone. This is a core value held by NWCEAI […]
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art and healing, Art Therapy, art trauma, arts and health, creative arts, creative process, creativity, drama therapy, expressive arts therapy, inner critic, journal writing, narrative, stress
Meeting Your Inner Critic with Creativity & Curiosity
30
Sep
Sep
“They’re all going to know I’m incompetent. They’re going to find out I’m a fraud. I’m not good enough to be in this position; I should just give up.” Negative thoughts about yourself and your capabilities flood your mind as you try to remember the important points of the presentation you’ve prepared to give […]
Art & Social Justice “Artists are here to disturb the peace. They have to disturb the peace. Otherwise, chaos.” James Baldwin As we have watched unprecedented events unfold throughout our country, we are reminded of the transformative power of art. Art and social justice are deeply connected. Speaking truth though art has a long and mighty […]
Art Therapy, creativity, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, stress
The Art of Mindfulness: 3 Ways to Tap Into Your Inner Kid
04
Dec
Dec
“In eternity there is indeed something true and sublime. But all these times and places and occasions are now and here. ” ~Thoreau “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. This kind of attention nurtures greater awareness, clarity, and acceptance of present-moment reality.” ~Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness […]
We’ve all been there. Our work is satisfying, fulfilling, and…not always easy. In Section C of the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics: “…In addition, counselors engage in self-care activities to maintain and promote their own emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well-being to best meet their professional responsibilities…” (If you abide by a different […]