New Year, Same You
New Year Same YouIf you haven’t heard already- new year’s resolutions have a low rate of success. This is partly due to glorifying our future self – often forgetting that […]
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The Case for “Ugly” Art
By Lindsey SzeszolGlen Ellyn Art Therapist I’ve been thinking a lot about “ugly” art recently. Many people I’ve talked to have expressed they don’t create art because they feel they […]
Give Thanks
Let’s face it- during holiday seasons we get distracted with expectations. This mentality robs us from traditions and values, leaving minimal room for joy, thanks, or reflection. Though thanksgiving has […]
Your Polyvagal Nerve
The body is a network of moving parts that evolved to provide us with tools to remain safe and healthy. When you hear one of the most repeated phrases in […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
National Bullying Prevention Month started out as a campaign founded by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006. This campaign aimed to unite communities nationwide to bring awareness and educate […]
General Anxiety Disorder vs. Social Stress
Anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults can present in various ways where the stress can be clinical or subclinical. Subclinical anxiety is when being worried or stressed about something is […]
The Importance of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Taking deep breaths can be a powerful tool to use in order to produce relaxation within the brain and the body. When taking deep breaths it is imperative to engage […]
Neurodevelopment and Your Family
Many individuals in adulthood wonder why they struggle with mental illness or why their children do when there is no family history of depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc. Some would also […]
The Benefits of Mindfulness
As a practicing art therapist specializing in the holistic approach, I often recommend mindfulness activities due to the beneficial properties it provides. Mindfulness is a grounding technique in which the […]
Mindfulness and Grounding Tips
Mindfulness practices and grounding techniques are useful methods for helping you take a pause in your day, reassess your situation, and stop negative thoughts. This can be particularly useful for […]