“Art opens the closets, airs out the cellars and attics. It brings healing.” – Julia Cameron This was found art from Salt Spring Island ~ Photo Credit Meegan Simpson-Cooke I like this quote by Julia Cameron, author of the Artist's Way and other books on reclaiming our creativity and realizing creative dreams. Many people with… Continue reading A History of Art Making, Art Therapy, and Mental Illness
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Visualization: The Use of Imagery to Relax and Regulate
“Visualization plays a pivotal role in emotional regulation. Individuals can counteract distress or anxiety by consciously guiding thoughts toward positive and calming images.” Better Help Tutorial Team. Recovery from mental health issues involves being able to regulate your body, which has been an underlying theme of this month’s blog posts. Visualization, combined with breathing, and… Continue reading Visualization: The Use of Imagery to Relax and Regulate