About Creative Therapies
Art and Creative Processes
Art provides a safe way to express feelings and thoughts using a range of art materials, with no prior art experience needed. The focus is on the process of creation, not on producing a final product.
Sometimes, it is just a pencil interpretation of what was experienced during a gentle journeying process. This expressive approach supports emotional regulation, self-awareness, and self-esteem and can also facilitate many 'aha' moments.
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Art and Creative Processes easily work online and are used in art workshops.
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For online sessions or workshops all you need are some simple art tools - paper, felt pens, crayons, writing tools - and be seated in a way that we can both hear each other clearly and privately in a quiet space.
Sandplay Therapy (aka Sand Tray)
When words are not enough, Sandplay aka Sand Tray or pictures in the sand, offers a holistic approach to gaining insight and possibilities. Sandplay is not just for children. For WOMEN Sandplay becomes a conversation using the sand and miniatures which can provide insight and 'ahah' and inner healing moments.
Sandplay also facilitates imagination and lateral thinking.
Traditionally a rectangular tray with blue painted sides and floor filled with sand is the foundational base. But other containers can be round, or anything that becomes suitable. The sand provides a sensory connection that can be supportive or helpful for calming.
Personally, I now prefer using circular trays as they connect mandala qualities and help with storytelling.
The inner world may feel confused. It may show fear or grief. It may show joy and love. It may show something entirely different such as a wish or longing to be seen as themselves. It is a powerful tool to help self regulation and can be calming if you have
no idea what is affecting or upsetting you. A picture in the sand often unveils or reveals what you have hidden from yourself in a gentle and safe way.
Shamanic Visual Journeying and Mindfulness
Visual journeying is a powerful tool accessing both the inner spirit and the imagination.
It's benefits are determined by the context and the intention. For individual shamanic journeying, there can be inner healing benefits and a re-gathering or restoration of parts of the soul.
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Visual journeying in group work can help to provide personal insight or support, or stimulate lateral thinking and problem solving. It also provides a calming and meditative space. I often use it in creative workshops.
Read more about Journey of the Soul for women.
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