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5 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity

5 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity

5 Ways to Reignite Your Creativity

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This year, we are easing into the new year, rejecting hustle culture and practicing intentionality.

Quieting the mind to focus on inner truth.

Stepping away from the noise to discover what it means to be still and restful.

Allowing softness during a time when there is strong messaging about grit and determination.

Moving through the world more gently. Embracing the rhythm of a slower pace.

Quiet mind, gentle spirit, soft body, slow pace. This affirmation hits home for me every new years.

If it resonates with you too, come join us for our 5 week online art therapy group starting on January 18. Quiet gentle soft and slow is now 50% off as an intentional community care practice ♥️ Dm me to learn more!

#affirmationartproject #affirmation #intentionality #softlife #daysofsimpleandslow

This year, we are easing into the new year, rejecting hustle culture and practicing intentionality.

Quieting the mind to focus on inner truth.

Stepping away from the noise to discover what it means to be still and restful.

Allowing softness during a time when there is strong messaging about grit and determination.

Moving through the world more gently. Embracing the rhythm of a slower pace.

Quiet mind, gentle spirit, soft body, slow pace. This affirmation hits home for me every new years.

If it resonates with you too, come join us for our 5 week online art therapy group starting on January 18. Quiet gentle soft and slow is now 50% off as an intentional community care practice ♥️ Dm me to learn more!

#affirmationartproject #affirmation #intentionality #softlife #daysofsimpleandslow

Happy New Year folks! Now feels like a good time to remind you that I wrote and illustrated a vision boarding workbook a few years ago ♥️

If you are wanting to try out vision boarding and want a practical guide, tips and tricks from an art therapist, I’ve got you. This printable pdf workbook is marked down on Etsy at 75% off for the month of January (less than $5CAD!).

The workbook might be for you if you:
🕰️ feel unmotivated by New Year’s resolutions and want to try a gentler approach to intention setting
🕯️ enjoy using rituals to access your intuitive side of self
✂️ love getting crafty but just don’t know where to start

I had so much fun creating this guide and I hope you can use it to have fun vision boarding this year 🤩

#visionboarding #arttherapy #visionboard #intentionsetting #manifestation

Happy New Year folks! Now feels like a good time to remind you that I wrote and illustrated a vision boarding workbook a few years ago ♥️

If you are wanting to try out vision boarding and want a practical guide, tips and tricks from an art therapist, I’ve got you. This printable pdf workbook is marked down on Etsy at 75% off for the month of January (less than $5CAD!).

The workbook might be for you if you:
🕰️ feel unmotivated by New Year’s resolutions and want to try a gentler approach to intention setting
🕯️ enjoy using rituals to access your intuitive side of self
✂️ love getting crafty but just don’t know where to start

I had so much fun creating this guide and I hope you can use it to have fun vision boarding this year 🤩

#visionboarding #arttherapy #visionboard #intentionsetting #manifestation

May this be the year you are seen and accepted as your authentic self, free from the burdens of performance, unrealistic expectations and external validation ♥️

Day 1/31 of #affirmationartproject

#collage #collageart #arttherapy #artastherapy

May this be the year you are seen and accepted as your authentic self, free from the burdens of performance, unrealistic expectations and external validation ♥️

Day 1/31 of #affirmationartproject

#collage #collageart #arttherapy #artastherapy

I love love love this exercise and use it so often with my art therapy clients that I thought I would share here too. Free printable worksheet is now up on my site!

#arttherapy #artastherapy #affirmation #newyearsresolution #mantra

I love love love this exercise and use it so often with my art therapy clients that I thought I would share here too. Free printable worksheet is now up on my site!

#arttherapy #artastherapy #affirmation #newyearsresolution #mantra

A letter on liminality. I wrote it during a period of confusion and deep grieving after moving home, and now I share it with you in case you have ever felt the same ♥️ 🕯️

“In this space between what was and what’s next, I feel longing, a pulling in my chest to find what is right for me here.

And a sense of peacefulness, an inner knowing that everything will turn out ok.

Because everything has turned out ok so far.

I am deeply loved and deeply loving. I sink my bones into the earth here, absorbing the years of wisdom the community has held for me.

What I find hardest about this threshold is the urge to tumble out towards the other side. How desperately I want it to be ok now.

I want the friendships. I want the settled-in feeling. I want the rituals and routines. I want the new love and new family. I want the savings and abundance. I want the job security and comfort.

I long so deeply for all of these elements to come together that I forget the most important element: time.

Time to be myself and time to be with. Be with laughter, pain, ancestral knowledge, discomfort, newness. Being with newness without changing it to suit me better.

What if newness suits me just fine if I sink into it? What if I don’t have to go back to how it was? To what used to work?

All of my cells completely transformed during my time in Vancouver.

7 years to become this new, changed version of myself.

7 years to come right back to this threshold, this liminality, that always exists.

What is the space between breaths, heartbeats or blinks if not liminal space? We are the past, present and future all at once.

And thinking only of the future does not transport me there any faster.”

Whoever you are and wherever you are reading this, I am sending you a deep heartfelt hopefulness that you will also find your way ♥️

#griefandloss #liminalspace #liminality #intentionalliving

A letter on liminality. I wrote it during a period of confusion and deep grieving after moving home, and now I share it with you in case you have ever felt the same ♥️ 🕯️

“In this space between what was and what’s next, I feel longing, a pulling in my chest to find what is right for me here.

And a sense of peacefulness, an inner knowing that everything will turn out ok.

Because everything has turned out ok so far.

I am deeply loved and deeply loving. I sink my bones into the earth here, absorbing the years of wisdom the community has held for me.

What I find hardest about this threshold is the urge to tumble out towards the other side. How desperately I want it to be ok now.

I want the friendships. I want the settled-in feeling. I want the rituals and routines. I want the new love and new family. I want the savings and abundance. I want the job security and comfort.

I long so deeply for all of these elements to come together that I forget the most important element: time.

Time to be myself and time to be with. Be with laughter, pain, ancestral knowledge, discomfort, newness. Being with newness without changing it to suit me better.

What if newness suits me just fine if I sink into it? What if I don’t have to go back to how it was? To what used to work?

All of my cells completely transformed during my time in Vancouver.

7 years to become this new, changed version of myself.

7 years to come right back to this threshold, this liminality, that always exists.

What is the space between breaths, heartbeats or blinks if not liminal space? We are the past, present and future all at once.

And thinking only of the future does not transport me there any faster.”

Whoever you are and wherever you are reading this, I am sending you a deep heartfelt hopefulness that you will also find your way ♥️

#griefandloss #liminalspace #liminality #intentionalliving

Confession time: I haven’t been journalling or making art lately 💔

These are intentional spiritual practices that have been neglected for the past few months as I have been adjusting to a life back in my childhood home.

I am back and I did not expect to be caught off guard by grief and loneliness. I am reforming my identity, figuring out who I am here and forming new community connections.

Art and journalling are both practices that are tender and revealing and vulnerable for me. And when you are already in a grief cycle, these practices can feel very scary.

As I’m thinking about the new year, I know I want to set an intention to make more art. Sometimes you just need the space and permission to come back to a creative spiritual practice.

In January, I am going to come back to a project I started years ago when I was similarly feeling creatively stuck: the Affirmation Art Project.

Here’s how it will work: each day for 31 days I will create art based on an affirmation or intention offered from my community. I want to feel connected to myself and my creativity again, but more importantly, I want to feel connected to my community.

So, my question to you is: What are the words that you need to hear as you enter into the new year? What is important to speak out loud? What do you want to move towards?

Please comment below with your intentions or affirmations to be included in this community project ❤️ I always love to see what is resonating most with you as we end the year.

#affirmations #intention #intentionality #intentionsetting #artastherapy

Confession time: I haven’t been journalling or making art lately 💔

These are intentional spiritual practices that have been neglected for the past few months as I have been adjusting to a life back in my childhood home.

I am back and I did not expect to be caught off guard by grief and loneliness. I am reforming my identity, figuring out who I am here and forming new community connections.

Art and journalling are both practices that are tender and revealing and vulnerable for me. And when you are already in a grief cycle, these practices can feel very scary.

As I’m thinking about the new year, I know I want to set an intention to make more art. Sometimes you just need the space and permission to come back to a creative spiritual practice.

In January, I am going to come back to a project I started years ago when I was similarly feeling creatively stuck: the Affirmation Art Project.

Here’s how it will work: each day for 31 days I will create art based on an affirmation or intention offered from my community. I want to feel connected to myself and my creativity again, but more importantly, I want to feel connected to my community.

So, my question to you is: What are the words that you need to hear as you enter into the new year? What is important to speak out loud? What do you want to move towards?

Please comment below with your intentions or affirmations to be included in this community project ❤️ I always love to see what is resonating most with you as we end the year.

#affirmations #intention #intentionality #intentionsetting #artastherapy

holding grief in one hand 🤝🏼 joy in the other

since moving home, I have experienced a shift in my identity and role, changes in my family structure, lack of direction, sadness from leaving friendships behind, frustration in systems and barriers that hold me back. I am working less and at times it feels like I am failing. in vancouver, everything was figured out (or figure out-able), and here, nothing is figured out.

yet, if nothing is figured out, it leaves room for opportunities, for yes, for joy that you do not expect. new community, new connections, new friendships, new ways to view my life and my purpose. in the past month, I have had so many incredibly thoughtful and deep conversations, I have hugged and held hands and cried with others, I have laughed with kindred souls that I didn’t know existed before now. I have said “yes”. Yes, I will pick that up at the store for you, yes, I will hold your baby, yes, I want to come to your event, yes I will try and try and try to find joy and hope and purpose back in my hometown alongside the people who raised me and watched me grow to become the person I am today.

grief and joy can coexist. in my work, my truest goal is to help people live their intentional, values-aligned, authentic lives. what can be hard about this is that we need to come to an understanding that the emotions that we hide from are also an integral part of our beings. we allow grief to course through us because it is a reminder of our capacity to love.

I love my job and clients, the work I get to do, but it is only one part of my life. I love Vancouver, I love my hometown, my family, my friends, the trees and mountains and rivers. I love my cat and my stardew valley farm, my nana’s real farm, the local dairy bar, the library, disc golf and sour gummy worms. How could I ever think I am failing or not enough when I get to experience love like this?

holding grief in one hand 🤝🏼 joy in the other

since moving home, I have experienced a shift in my identity and role, changes in my family structure, lack of direction, sadness from leaving friendships behind, frustration in systems and barriers that hold me back. I am working less and at times it feels like I am failing. in vancouver, everything was figured out (or figure out-able), and here, nothing is figured out.

yet, if nothing is figured out, it leaves room for opportunities, for yes, for joy that you do not expect. new community, new connections, new friendships, new ways to view my life and my purpose. in the past month, I have had so many incredibly thoughtful and deep conversations, I have hugged and held hands and cried with others, I have laughed with kindred souls that I didn’t know existed before now. I have said “yes”. Yes, I will pick that up at the store for you, yes, I will hold your baby, yes, I want to come to your event, yes I will try and try and try to find joy and hope and purpose back in my hometown alongside the people who raised me and watched me grow to become the person I am today.

grief and joy can coexist. in my work, my truest goal is to help people live their intentional, values-aligned, authentic lives. what can be hard about this is that we need to come to an understanding that the emotions that we hide from are also an integral part of our beings. we allow grief to course through us because it is a reminder of our capacity to love.

I love my job and clients, the work I get to do, but it is only one part of my life. I love Vancouver, I love my hometown, my family, my friends, the trees and mountains and rivers. I love my cat and my stardew valley farm, my nana’s real farm, the local dairy bar, the library, disc golf and sour gummy worms. How could I ever think I am failing or not enough when I get to experience love like this?

art is magic. welcome home little one, you’ll do ok here 🥰

#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #arttherapist #selflove

art is magic. welcome home little one, you’ll do ok here 🥰

#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #arttherapist #selflove

The office of my dreams! I’m so glad it has all come together 🤍

I was so sad to leave behind my art studio, my sanctuary, my favourite place in Vancouver. Following your heart isn’t always so simple. I loved working out of Vancouver and I also deeply missed my family in Ontario.

This was a big move and it included changing the entire format of my therapy practice. I went from working almost 100% in-person to 100% virtual. I am so glad that I now have a dedicated office space that holds me as I morph and grow as a therapist.

This evolution of my practice has brought me through all whole realm of emotions: sadness, fear, joy, rage, disappointment, grief, excitement, peacefulness. I am starting all over. And all I know is that I am still here. I am still capable. I am still caring and empathetic and deeply curious. I am still drawn to wonder and beauty and hope and creativity. These core things have not changed.

And I am ready to be a witness to stories and expression again. I’m currently accepting new clients for virtual 1:1 art therapy and group art therapy! I hope you can join me here soon 🎨🐚

#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #artstherapy #arttherapyonline #onlinetherapy #therapyforanxiety #creativetherapy

The office of my dreams! I’m so glad it has all come together 🤍

I was so sad to leave behind my art studio, my sanctuary, my favourite place in Vancouver. Following your heart isn’t always so simple. I loved working out of Vancouver and I also deeply missed my family in Ontario.

This was a big move and it included changing the entire format of my therapy practice. I went from working almost 100% in-person to 100% virtual. I am so glad that I now have a dedicated office space that holds me as I morph and grow as a therapist.

This evolution of my practice has brought me through all whole realm of emotions: sadness, fear, joy, rage, disappointment, grief, excitement, peacefulness. I am starting all over. And all I know is that I am still here. I am still capable. I am still caring and empathetic and deeply curious. I am still drawn to wonder and beauty and hope and creativity. These core things have not changed.

And I am ready to be a witness to stories and expression again. I’m currently accepting new clients for virtual 1:1 art therapy and group art therapy! I hope you can join me here soon 🎨🐚

#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #artstherapy #arttherapyonline #onlinetherapy #therapyforanxiety #creativetherapy

When I am feeling lost, I always go out into nature. After moving across the country, I wanted to find something to ground myself back into the community of my rural town.

My cousin introduced me to @windeckerwoods and I fell in love with this self-pick flower farm. It’s like Stardew Valley larping 🌟🌷

I love finding ways to feel rooted here and get back into a creative practice inspired by nature. I’m so excited to dive deeper into this topic with @birchwoodarttherapy in our upcoming group ROOTED: a cozy art therapy group to guide you back home to yourself.

What keeps you rooted and grounded in yourself even when you are in a new place or stage of life?

#ecoart #artherapy #flowerfarm #zinnia #dahlia #cozyart

When I am feeling lost, I always go out into nature. After moving across the country, I wanted to find something to ground myself back into the community of my rural town.

My cousin introduced me to @windeckerwoods and I fell in love with this self-pick flower farm. It’s like Stardew Valley larping 🌟🌷

I love finding ways to feel rooted here and get back into a creative practice inspired by nature. I’m so excited to dive deeper into this topic with @birchwoodarttherapy in our upcoming group ROOTED: a cozy art therapy group to guide you back home to yourself.

What keeps you rooted and grounded in yourself even when you are in a new place or stage of life?

#ecoart #artherapy #flowerfarm #zinnia #dahlia #cozyart

My 1 month sabbatical is officially over and I’m heading back to work seeing BC and Ontario clients online! Settling into a new adventure in an old place. All is not figured out yet, but all is well.

My 1 month sabbatical is officially over and I’m heading back to work seeing BC and Ontario clients online! Settling into a new adventure in an old place. All is not figured out yet, but all is well.

🌞 it’s the last weekend of my 20s ✨🪩

I got to spend some time out in nature with wonderful friends and I’m also cleaning and packing to prepare for a big, big move.

Moving isn’t new to me. I moved away from home at 18 and just kept moving - first to England, then Kingston Ontario, then finally Vancouver.

I’ve been here for the majority of my 20s and have learned some incredible life lessons. The biggest one being: hyper-independence keeps me stuck and isolated from community. I learned to ask for help, how to be vulnerable and how to speak compassionately to myself here.

Someone asked me a few years ago how I had done so much at such a young age: I had a masters degree and started my business at 24, I was fully on my own in my studio at 27 and started teaching grad school classes at 28. And the truth is that I missed out on a lot of experiences because I felt like I needed to prove myself. I was always the helper, not the helped - not because I didn’t need help, but because I always hid behind a veneer of “I know it all”.

Something shifted in the past few years and I started to lean more into intuition, play, rest and authenticity. I didn’t want work to be my whole life and I started leaning into my friendships, community and hobbies.

I genuinely do not know what my future holds. I have done almost no planning, or applied to jobs or figured out where I am going to live. My childhood home is a soft landing place for now. I’m trying to remind myself that I don’t have to know everything and do everything for myself. That returning to your roots is not failing or giving up. That my knowledge, planning and workflow is not what defines me. I’d rather be defined by my presence, the way I love and laugh and play.

If my 20s was focused on “doing”, let my 30s focus on simply “being”.

🌞 it’s the last weekend of my 20s ✨🪩

I got to spend some time out in nature with wonderful friends and I’m also cleaning and packing to prepare for a big, big move.

Moving isn’t new to me. I moved away from home at 18 and just kept moving - first to England, then Kingston Ontario, then finally Vancouver.

I’ve been here for the majority of my 20s and have learned some incredible life lessons. The biggest one being: hyper-independence keeps me stuck and isolated from community. I learned to ask for help, how to be vulnerable and how to speak compassionately to myself here.

Someone asked me a few years ago how I had done so much at such a young age: I had a masters degree and started my business at 24, I was fully on my own in my studio at 27 and started teaching grad school classes at 28. And the truth is that I missed out on a lot of experiences because I felt like I needed to prove myself. I was always the helper, not the helped - not because I didn’t need help, but because I always hid behind a veneer of “I know it all”.

Something shifted in the past few years and I started to lean more into intuition, play, rest and authenticity. I didn’t want work to be my whole life and I started leaning into my friendships, community and hobbies.

I genuinely do not know what my future holds. I have done almost no planning, or applied to jobs or figured out where I am going to live. My childhood home is a soft landing place for now. I’m trying to remind myself that I don’t have to know everything and do everything for myself. That returning to your roots is not failing or giving up. That my knowledge, planning and workflow is not what defines me. I’d rather be defined by my presence, the way I love and laugh and play.

If my 20s was focused on “doing”, let my 30s focus on simply “being”.

The question so often on my mind in the last few weeks has been: what’s next?

I am preparing to move across the country, to be with my family again, to leave my business and everything I built behind. I felt the pull of hustle culture rushing me to make plans and secure my future and figure everything out all at once.

Instead, I have been going with the flow. Diving into unknowns and letting life reveal itself to me. Who am I when I am not so focused on building a business?

I am making art, climbing mountains, swimming in rivers, teaching, loving, being.

One more month in this beautiful place I have called home for so many years. What’s next will come when it comes. For now, I am here.

The question so often on my mind in the last few weeks has been: what’s next?

I am preparing to move across the country, to be with my family again, to leave my business and everything I built behind. I felt the pull of hustle culture rushing me to make plans and secure my future and figure everything out all at once.

Instead, I have been going with the flow. Diving into unknowns and letting life reveal itself to me. Who am I when I am not so focused on building a business?

I am making art, climbing mountains, swimming in rivers, teaching, loving, being.

One more month in this beautiful place I have called home for so many years. What’s next will come when it comes. For now, I am here.

A poem for a new beginning 🤍

Very very soon I venture out into a liminal space of my own making. On Saturday, I hand over the keys for my studio. In August, I turn 30 and move back home to live in community with my family. For the 3 months in-between: sunshine and beach and swimming and relief and release and love and grief and joy and curiosity and whimsy and wonder and what it feels like to be alive and free in the last months of your 20s.

First, there is one last vision boarding working tomorrow evening if you would like to come collage with me ✂️

A poem for a new beginning 🤍

Very very soon I venture out into a liminal space of my own making. On Saturday, I hand over the keys for my studio. In August, I turn 30 and move back home to live in community with my family. For the 3 months in-between: sunshine and beach and swimming and relief and release and love and grief and joy and curiosity and whimsy and wonder and what it feels like to be alive and free in the last months of your 20s.

First, there is one last vision boarding working tomorrow evening if you would like to come collage with me ✂️

Caring for this studio is surely a highlight of my life so far. Just look at this magic light ✨

My very last in-person art therapy group is coming up in April! We focus on new beginnings and the messy feelings that come with them. Very much inspired by my own reflections on moving. It will be such an honour to explore this theme in the final few months in the studio ♥️

Will you join us? I’ll post more later but wanted to pop on here to share that early bird pricing ends today!

p.s. incredible block print is by @rarepress

.

#arttherapy #arttherapystudio #artstudio #artastherapy #newbeginnings #artstherapy

Caring for this studio is surely a highlight of my life so far. Just look at this magic light ✨

My very last in-person art therapy group is coming up in April! We focus on new beginnings and the messy feelings that come with them. Very much inspired by my own reflections on moving. It will be such an honour to explore this theme in the final few months in the studio ♥️

Will you join us? I’ll post more later but wanted to pop on here to share that early bird pricing ends today!

p.s. incredible block print is by @rarepress

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#arttherapy #arttherapystudio #artstudio #artastherapy #newbeginnings #artstherapy

A bittersweet announcement today as my adventure in Vancouver is coming to an end. My studio is closing at the end of May and I will be moving home to Ontario in August!

In the past month I have sat with so many emotions. The heartbreak of telling my clients I am moving. The fear of letting go. The fizzy effervescence of possibility. The grief as I mourn my life here. The relief of stability and homecoming. The depth of love for my communities. The push and pull between here and there.

And I want to share that this is good, and this is tender, and this is life.

If you have ever wanted to join me in this space, now is the time. I will be offering individual 4-8 session programs to explore authenticity, creative expression, self-compassion, slowing down and letting go of perfectionism. Weaving club is still going strong every Thursday evening! And my final art therapy group New Beginnings will begin April 1.

Thank you for being here as I learned how to exist authentically. As I built my business and now as I tear it down to the studs. Unweaving and reweaving the threads of my life ♥️

A bittersweet announcement today as my adventure in Vancouver is coming to an end. My studio is closing at the end of May and I will be moving home to Ontario in August!

In the past month I have sat with so many emotions. The heartbreak of telling my clients I am moving. The fear of letting go. The fizzy effervescence of possibility. The grief as I mourn my life here. The relief of stability and homecoming. The depth of love for my communities. The push and pull between here and there.

And I want to share that this is good, and this is tender, and this is life.

If you have ever wanted to join me in this space, now is the time. I will be offering individual 4-8 session programs to explore authenticity, creative expression, self-compassion, slowing down and letting go of perfectionism. Weaving club is still going strong every Thursday evening! And my final art therapy group New Beginnings will begin April 1.

Thank you for being here as I learned how to exist authentically. As I built my business and now as I tear it down to the studs. Unweaving and reweaving the threads of my life ♥️

Paying attention to the small moments when everything feels so big right now. Playing with expansion and contraction. Practicing perspective.

I set a 10 minute timer to sit down and sketch after feeling overwhelmed preparing my taxes and it made a big difference today . Tulips forever my muse 🌷♥️

Paying attention to the small moments when everything feels so big right now. Playing with expansion and contraction. Practicing perspective.

I set a 10 minute timer to sit down and sketch after feeling overwhelmed preparing my taxes and it made a big difference today . Tulips forever my muse 🌷♥️

Well, it’s 2 weeks into January and here I am. I’ve been mostly staying off social media because it was feeding into a mindset that wasn’t feeling good for me. A pressure to keep up, set big goals, and make sure everything is in place to have a successful year. A few days into 2025 and I was already feeling behind.

Perfectionism is a fixed mindset. It says “I need to do everything perfectly in order to be valued”. It leaves no room for growth and failure.

I want to shift from these limiting beliefs. Not looking at my work last year as a metric that I need to grow exponentially, but as a reminder of what is possible when I trust the process and check in with myself about what feels authentic to me. I want to give myself recognition for what I have done without expectations that I need to do it again and again. So here’s a little look back at 2024!

🌞 I saw 75 clients over 396 individual appointments.

💐 We ran 13 groups/workshops with 71 clients. I hosted a weekly open studio and truly don’t know how many people walked into the studio to learn how to weave.

🍎 I taught 2 classes, exploring group art therapy and studio art with 12 students.

👩🏻‍🏫 2 of these students help me run my groups/workshops and I get to practice mentorship. It’s so cool to watch them learn and grow.

📸 photographs of my studio were published alongside my article Art as Alchemy: the healing magic of art therapy in In Her Studio magazine, a dream of mine since I first picked up a copy in 2020.

Looking back, how could I ever consider that this year was not be good enough? Trust and fluidity will be my words for the 2025. I wonder what that will look like 🤍

Well, it’s 2 weeks into January and here I am. I’ve been mostly staying off social media because it was feeding into a mindset that wasn’t feeling good for me. A pressure to keep up, set big goals, and make sure everything is in place to have a successful year. A few days into 2025 and I was already feeling behind.

Perfectionism is a fixed mindset. It says “I need to do everything perfectly in order to be valued”. It leaves no room for growth and failure.

I want to shift from these limiting beliefs. Not looking at my work last year as a metric that I need to grow exponentially, but as a reminder of what is possible when I trust the process and check in with myself about what feels authentic to me. I want to give myself recognition for what I have done without expectations that I need to do it again and again. So here’s a little look back at 2024!

🌞 I saw 75 clients over 396 individual appointments.

💐 We ran 13 groups/workshops with 71 clients. I hosted a weekly open studio and truly don’t know how many people walked into the studio to learn how to weave.

🍎 I taught 2 classes, exploring group art therapy and studio art with 12 students.

👩🏻‍🏫 2 of these students help me run my groups/workshops and I get to practice mentorship. It’s so cool to watch them learn and grow.

📸 photographs of my studio were published alongside my article Art as Alchemy: the healing magic of art therapy in In Her Studio magazine, a dream of mine since I first picked up a copy in 2020.

Looking back, how could I ever consider that this year was not be good enough? Trust and fluidity will be my words for the 2025. I wonder what that will look like 🤍

This group was created to help you explore what it feels like to bring intentional quiet into your life, soften your inner voice, and slow down your pace without guilt or pressure.

Together, we’ll explore the mind-body-spirit connection, how to rest in a fast-paced world, and how to trust your intuition to guide you toward creativity, calm, and self-care.

Throughout our four weeks, you’ll have the space to:

🌞 Check in on your thoughts, feelings, and energy

🌊 Dive deeper into your mind-body-spirit connection

🎨 Journal and create art that reflects your journey

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Share with the group in a safe, supportive space

🌷 Dedicate time to self-care without distractions or expectations

Ready to slow down and nurture your inner self this January? We have limited openings left in this signature art therapy group 🥰 Join @birchwoodarttherapy + @intrinsic.therapy online on Sundays or come to @intrinsic.art.studio on Tuesday evenings in Vancouver.

We hope to see you there, creating space for the quiet, slow, soft and gentle beginning you deserve.

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#artastherapy #artheals #arttherapyvancouver #artstherapy #visionboarding #intentions #newyear #newyearsresolution

This group was created to help you explore what it feels like to bring intentional quiet into your life, soften your inner voice, and slow down your pace without guilt or pressure.

Together, we’ll explore the mind-body-spirit connection, how to rest in a fast-paced world, and how to trust your intuition to guide you toward creativity, calm, and self-care.

Throughout our four weeks, you’ll have the space to:

🌞 Check in on your thoughts, feelings, and energy

🌊 Dive deeper into your mind-body-spirit connection

🎨 Journal and create art that reflects your journey

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾 Share with the group in a safe, supportive space

🌷 Dedicate time to self-care without distractions or expectations

Ready to slow down and nurture your inner self this January? We have limited openings left in this signature art therapy group 🥰 Join @birchwoodarttherapy + @intrinsic.therapy online on Sundays or come to @intrinsic.art.studio on Tuesday evenings in Vancouver.

We hope to see you there, creating space for the quiet, slow, soft and gentle beginning you deserve.

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#artastherapy #artheals #arttherapyvancouver #artstherapy #visionboarding #intentions #newyear #newyearsresolution

Have you ever made a vision board? Did it help you find the clarity to go after your goals?

I make a vision board every year in January and each time there is a big change in my life. It is so cool to see the visions actualized! If you want to check out the vision boarding process, I’m hosting workshops in January!

📍January 1, 4 + 8 in Vancouver

👩🏻‍💻January 11 + 12 online

🤍 private workshops available by request

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #arttherapyvancouver #visionboarding #visionboard #intentionalliving #intentionalsetting #intentionality

Have you ever made a vision board? Did it help you find the clarity to go after your goals?

I make a vision board every year in January and each time there is a big change in my life. It is so cool to see the visions actualized! If you want to check out the vision boarding process, I’m hosting workshops in January!

�📍January 1, 4 + 8 in Vancouver

👩🏻‍💻January 11 + 12 online

🤍 private workshops available by request

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #arttherapyvancouver #visionboarding #visionboard #intentionalliving #intentionalsetting #intentionality

I feel like I learn this lesson time and time again: you can’t do everything.

I am curious about so many things and as a solo practitioner, I can go down any avenue I want. But it doesn’t mean I should - pushing myself to do it all only ever ends with my body and spirit being undernourished as my brain works overtime.

There is a reflection tool that I use at the end of my groups called Rock Stick Leaf. We talk about what rocked, what will stick with you and what you want to leave behind.

🪨Running a 12-week creative group rocked this year.

🌲Supervising my practicum students and watching them grow their confidence will stick with me.

🍃 And in the new year I want to leave behind trying to do everything all the way and all at once.

Ease is allowed. Anything worth doing is worth finding the easier way to do.

Ease is allowed. As we enter into the final weeks of 2024, I am wishing for ease for you. I hope you have warmth and rest and care. I hope you have some time to reflect on your year.

What rocked? What will stick with you? And what will you leave behind - what is one small change you can make to make this next year easier?

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If you want to explore some of these themes with me, head to 🔗 in bio to find upcoming workshops. We have an online end-of-year reflection and recognition workshop online December 29. Vision boarding workshops and quiet, gentle, soft + slow group start in January 🤍

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#reflection #resolution #arttherapy #artastherapy #ease #easy #youdeserveaneasylife #easefulliving #mindfulliving #therapyvancouver

I feel like I learn this lesson time and time again: you can’t do everything.

I am curious about so many things and as a solo practitioner, I can go down any avenue I want. But it doesn’t mean I should - pushing myself to do it all only ever ends with my body and spirit being undernourished as my brain works overtime.

There is a reflection tool that I use at the end of my groups called Rock Stick Leaf. We talk about what rocked, what will stick with you and what you want to leave behind.

🪨Running a 12-week creative group rocked this year.

🌲Supervising my practicum students and watching them grow their confidence will stick with me.

🍃 And in the new year I want to leave behind trying to do everything all the way and all at once.

Ease is allowed. Anything worth doing is worth finding the easier way to do.

Ease is allowed. As we enter into the final weeks of 2024, I am wishing for ease for you. I hope you have warmth and rest and care. I hope you have some time to reflect on your year.

What rocked? What will stick with you? And what will you leave behind - what is one small change you can make to make this next year easier?

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If you want to explore some of these themes with me, head to 🔗 in bio to find upcoming workshops. We have an online end-of-year reflection and recognition workshop online December 29. Vision boarding workshops and quiet, gentle, soft + slow group start in January 🤍

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#reflection #resolution #arttherapy #artastherapy #ease #easy #youdeserveaneasylife #easefulliving #mindfulliving #therapyvancouver

Officially officially (after I sent a bunch of emails and did lots of last-minute admin) on holiday ❄️

I’m OOO until the new year! Then we’re easing back into it with vision boarding workshops and another offering of the quiet, gentle, soft and slow group with @birchwoodarttherapy.

More about groups + workshops soon. For now, we rest 🤍

Officially officially (after I sent a bunch of emails and did lots of last-minute admin) on holiday ❄️

I’m OOO until the new year! Then we’re easing back into it with vision boarding workshops and another offering of the quiet, gentle, soft and slow group with @birchwoodarttherapy.

More about groups + workshops soon. For now, we rest 🤍

slowing down always reveals so much .

eyes away from the computer, I notice the light streaming through my window. I turn to look out the window and notice the wind outside. Panning the room, I see my cat and feel a rush of love as she contentedly naps. I get up to give her a soft pat. While up, I slide on my slippers and step outside to briefly feel the wind on my face.

this moment is mere minutes but it feeds my soul and I feel lighter as I return to work. What if everyday I can be so gentle with myself?

reflecting on these moments, I look forward to my new year’s art therapy group Quiet, Gentle, Soft and Slow. we explore slowing down and easing into the new year. but that’s all I’ll say about it now. Marketing is not my job today. My only job is noticing. How much do you see/feel when you stop and notice?

slowing down always reveals so much .

eyes away from the computer, I notice the light streaming through my window. I turn to look out the window and notice the wind outside. Panning the room, I see my cat and feel a rush of love as she contentedly naps. I get up to give her a soft pat. While up, I slide on my slippers and step outside to briefly feel the wind on my face.

this moment is mere minutes but it feeds my soul and I feel lighter as I return to work. What if everyday I can be so gentle with myself?

reflecting on these moments, I look forward to my new year’s art therapy group Quiet, Gentle, Soft and Slow. we explore slowing down and easing into the new year. but that’s all I’ll say about it now. Marketing is not my job today. My only job is noticing. How much do you see/feel when you stop and notice?

Really loving the @poesis_oracle deck and ending my days with poetry lately 🤍

This poem Soften is giving me inspiration for my upcoming quiet gentle soft and slow group with @birchwoodarttherapy in january. Connor and I do a reading and a meditation each week and I think some of these poems are going to make it into the rotation.

If you are interested in joining us online, we will be easing into the new year with art therapy starting january 5. Join the interest list to get exclusive early access and $10 off when you register 🪶🧸 🐌

ok sending you softness and care tonight 🤍

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#arttherapy #onlineartherapy #oraclecards #oraclecardreading #poesis #artheals

Really loving the @poesis_oracle deck and ending my days with poetry lately 🤍

This poem Soften is giving me inspiration for my upcoming quiet gentle soft and slow group with @birchwoodarttherapy in january. Connor and I do a reading and a meditation each week and I think some of these poems are going to make it into the rotation.

If you are interested in joining us online, we will be easing into the new year with art therapy starting january 5. Join the interest list to get exclusive early access and $10 off when you register 🪶🧸 🐌

ok sending you softness and care tonight 🤍

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#arttherapy #onlineartherapy #oraclecards #oraclecardreading #poesis #artheals

leaping into the weekend like …

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#arttherapy #expression #collage #artastherapy #artheals #visionboarding

leaping into the weekend like …

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#arttherapy #expression #collage #artastherapy #artheals #visionboarding

🌞 feeling really good lately 🌞

When clients come to me for burnout recovery, I always tell them that it is a slow process. The initial fear and anxiety about slowing down can feel so hard and changing your inner narrative around productivity takes a long time.

I know what it feels like to always put in 110% in work/school and then feel like I can’t take care of myself in other avenues of life. For me, this looked like shopping (even when I didn’t need new clothes - I just wanted the appearance that I had it all together), getting takeout constantly (always being too tired to cook or grocery shop), drinking coffee and alcohol (even when I knew that these drinks didn’t feel good in my body) and living in a really messy home (I was always too overwhelmed to tidy and only cleaning when people were coming over - i.e. I could never enjoy my home unless I had someone to please). My anxiety was so high from a fear of being judged by others, so I always said yes to anything that was asked of me, even when I couldn’t quite fit it into my schedule.

I’ve spent 4 years trying to unlearn cycles of capitalist productivity, consumerism and people pleasing. I wanted to understand myself outside of these systems. I got really clear on my values and how I wanted to spend my time, energy and money.

This post is prompted by the spontaneous trip I took to Vancouver island. I used to travel there when I needed to escape my “real life”, but this trip felt different. I didn’t need to escape anything and I didn’t need to pretend. I haven’t had a drink in a year, or coffee in over 2 years. I have purchased only 4 items of clothing in the last 2 years and decluttered my home. I look forward to grocery shopping and have the energy to cook again.

These were the choices that were right for me. I don’t think there is any one correct path for everyone. The changes that I made were sometimes difficult and challenged me. It gets so much harder before it gets better, but I am so much happier now than when I was run-down and trying to keep up appearances.

If you are stuck in that place of overwork and exhaustion and fear of being judged, I want to share that it can get better 🤍

🌞 feeling really good lately 🌞

When clients come to me for burnout recovery, I always tell them that it is a slow process. The initial fear and anxiety about slowing down can feel so hard and changing your inner narrative around productivity takes a long time.

I know what it feels like to always put in 110% in work/school and then feel like I can’t take care of myself in other avenues of life. For me, this looked like shopping (even when I didn’t need new clothes - I just wanted the appearance that I had it all together), getting takeout constantly (always being too tired to cook or grocery shop), drinking coffee and alcohol (even when I knew that these drinks didn’t feel good in my body) and living in a really messy home (I was always too overwhelmed to tidy and only cleaning when people were coming over - i.e. I could never enjoy my home unless I had someone to please). My anxiety was so high from a fear of being judged by others, so I always said yes to anything that was asked of me, even when I couldn’t quite fit it into my schedule.

I’ve spent 4 years trying to unlearn cycles of capitalist productivity, consumerism and people pleasing. I wanted to understand myself outside of these systems. I got really clear on my values and how I wanted to spend my time, energy and money.

This post is prompted by the spontaneous trip I took to Vancouver island. I used to travel there when I needed to escape my “real life”, but this trip felt different. I didn’t need to escape anything and I didn’t need to pretend. I haven’t had a drink in a year, or coffee in over 2 years. I have purchased only 4 items of clothing in the last 2 years and decluttered my home. I look forward to grocery shopping and have the energy to cook again.

These were the choices that were right for me. I don’t think there is any one correct path for everyone. The changes that I made were sometimes difficult and challenged me. It gets so much harder before it gets better, but I am so much happier now than when I was run-down and trying to keep up appearances.

If you are stuck in that place of overwork and exhaustion and fear of being judged, I want to share that it can get better 🤍

art is ~ transformative ~

Early bird discount for the next 4 sessions of Creative Renewal ends tomorrow!

This group has been INCREDIBLE so far. I love getting into the studio and making magic with women wanting to enrich their lives through art and creativity. It’s always one of the best nights of my week 🤍

Next 4 sessions is October 15-November 5. If ya miss it this time around, we’ll be starting up again November 12!

Are you ready to transform your Tuesdays with me?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #arttherapist #artheals #therapyvancouver #creativetherapy #creativityfound #creativityeveryday #creativerenewal #renewyou #transformation

art is ~ transformative ~

Early bird discount for the next 4 sessions of Creative Renewal ends tomorrow!

This group has been INCREDIBLE so far. I love getting into the studio and making magic with women wanting to enrich their lives through art and creativity. It’s always one of the best nights of my week 🤍

Next 4 sessions is October 15-November 5. If ya miss it this time around, we’ll be starting up again November 12!

Are you ready to transform your Tuesdays with me?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #arttherapist #artheals #therapyvancouver #creativetherapy #creativityfound #creativityeveryday #creativerenewal #renewyou #transformation

if you need a sign to make art this is it:

you are creative.
art is for everyone.
there’s no such thing as bad art.

if you need help getting started, I’m your girl!

Creative Renewal begins Tuesday September 17. We’re meeting for 4 weeks to embrace the transformative power of art-making.

I’ll guide you through creative exercises that are designed to help you shift your perspective and overcome personal blocks. We’re doing process-based art - meaning the end result is not supposed to look a certain way.

This is not just art, it’s a pathway to deep self-discovery.

There’s 2 spots left to sign up! Is one of them yours?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #creativityheals #creativetherapist #arttherapist #artstherapist #artandtherapy #creativerenewal #renewyourself #selfcare #selflove

if you need a sign to make art this is it:

you are creative.
art is for everyone.
there’s no such thing as bad art.

if you need help getting started, I’m your girl!

Creative Renewal begins Tuesday September 17. We’re meeting for 4 weeks to embrace the transformative power of art-making.

I’ll guide you through creative exercises that are designed to help you shift your perspective and overcome personal blocks. We’re doing process-based art - meaning the end result is not supposed to look a certain way.

This is not just art, it’s a pathway to deep self-discovery.

There’s 2 spots left to sign up! Is one of them yours?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artheals #creativityheals #creativetherapist #arttherapist #artstherapist #artandtherapy #creativerenewal #renewyourself #selfcare #selflove

By far two of the coolest things I’ve ever done:

1. Created this magical studio space
2. Put my heart and soul out into the world by submitting photos of my studio to a magazine.

I knew this studio was something special and I wanted to share it with the world. I was inspired to pursue art therapy by a therapist in my community and I wanted to give others the same inspiration. My article is called Art is Alchemy: the Healing Magic of Creativity.

Thank you to @inherstudiomagazine for featuring my article and brittneymaryashley for taking these gorgeous photos. My heart feels so full knowing this is out in the world 🤍

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#artstudio #arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #inherstudio #artismagic #artisalchemy #artist

By far two of the coolest things I’ve ever done:

1. Created this magical studio space
2. Put my heart and soul out into the world by submitting photos of my studio to a magazine.

I knew this studio was something special and I wanted to share it with the world. I was inspired to pursue art therapy by a therapist in my community and I wanted to give others the same inspiration. My article is called Art is Alchemy: the Healing Magic of Creativity.

Thank you to @inherstudiomagazine for featuring my article and brittneymaryashley for taking these gorgeous photos. My heart feels so full knowing this is out in the world 🤍

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#artstudio #arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #inherstudio #artismagic #artisalchemy #artist

I am honestly so excited to get back to THIS 🤍

Ever wondered what art therapy is? It is a way to express your feelings and tell your stories through art, creativity and play. It can sometimes be hard to explain in words.

This is not just art; it’s a pathway to deep self-discovery and emotional healing.

Want to come experience it for yourself? The Creative Renewal art therapy group begins in Vancouver on September 17. Over four enriching weeks, immerse yourself in guided art-making and mindfulness practices designed to renew your sense of self, uncover personal metaphors, and connect with your core values. Each session is crafted to help you break through personal barriers and embrace your true self 🤍

Benefit from art exercises that have profoundly shifted perspectives and helped many overcome personal blocks. Past group participants have said that the process was transformative, supportive and encouraged them to explore.

Ready to transform your Tuesdays with me? Follow the 🔗 for more info or ask a question in the comments ⬇️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #therapyvancouver #arttherapyvancouver #creativityfound #artheals

I am honestly so excited to get back to THIS 🤍

Ever wondered what art therapy is? It is a way to express your feelings and tell your stories through art, creativity and play. It can sometimes be hard to explain in words.

This is not just art; it’s a pathway to deep self-discovery and emotional healing.

Want to come experience it for yourself? The Creative Renewal art therapy group begins in Vancouver on September 17. Over four enriching weeks, immerse yourself in guided art-making and mindfulness practices designed to renew your sense of self, uncover personal metaphors, and connect with your core values. Each session is crafted to help you break through personal barriers and embrace your true self 🤍

Benefit from art exercises that have profoundly shifted perspectives and helped many overcome personal blocks. Past group participants have said that the process was transformative, supportive and encouraged them to explore.

Ready to transform your Tuesdays with me? Follow the 🔗 for more info or ask a question in the comments ⬇️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #therapyvancouver #arttherapyvancouver #creativityfound #artheals

The couch where people come to find themselves ✨

Each time someone comes to sit on my couch, I wonder what will learn. The understanding, growth and “ah-ha!” moments that have happened here sometimes give me goosebumps. In helping others know themselves better piece-by-piece, I wonder if we can EVER fully be “known”.

I’ve been known as a lot of things in my life. A hardworking student, a supportive friend, a good sister, a competitive (and sometimes overbearing) game-player. I’ve also been known as “the wicked witch”, a messy roommate, an annoying know-it-all.

You can’t always control how people perceive you, but isn’t it so tempting to try?

In this online space for my business, I want to be known as confident, inspiring, funny, consistent and relatable. So this year when I haven’t been spending as much time in this online space, I felt a tug of shame that I wasn’t showing up in a way that matched previous years. I have an idea in my head that when you are “known” or perceived in a certain way, you never stray from that. I wasn’t giving myself a lot of room for unknowns.

Unknowns are scary and it is much easier to simply put things in a labelled box. But unknowns also offer so much richness.

New knowledge is always going to unfold. One day you will eat a new fruit, or go to a new place, or look at something in a different way or take a different path and a new layer of understanding will be available to you. What was previously unknown becomes seamlessly woven into the fabric of your life.

My life looks pretty different from how it looked last year, and I’m glad for that. I feel much more ready to face unknowns and let myself be perceived as messy and imperfect.

One thing I would like to bring back however is my writing practice, newsletter and studio groups! In all the unknowns, it always feels helpful to write things down. Next newsletter is going out tomorrow and I am going to include a discount for my upcoming September art therapy group! If you want to get on that list, send me a message or head to my website 🤍

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#therapythoughts #therapistvancouver #therapyvancouver

The couch where people come to find themselves ✨

Each time someone comes to sit on my couch, I wonder what will learn. The understanding, growth and “ah-ha!” moments that have happened here sometimes give me goosebumps. In helping others know themselves better piece-by-piece, I wonder if we can EVER fully be “known”.

I’ve been known as a lot of things in my life. A hardworking student, a supportive friend, a good sister, a competitive (and sometimes overbearing) game-player. I’ve also been known as “the wicked witch”, a messy roommate, an annoying know-it-all.

You can’t always control how people perceive you, but isn’t it so tempting to try?

In this online space for my business, I want to be known as confident, inspiring, funny, consistent and relatable. So this year when I haven’t been spending as much time in this online space, I felt a tug of shame that I wasn’t showing up in a way that matched previous years. I have an idea in my head that when you are “known” or perceived in a certain way, you never stray from that. I wasn’t giving myself a lot of room for unknowns.

Unknowns are scary and it is much easier to simply put things in a labelled box. But unknowns also offer so much richness.

New knowledge is always going to unfold. One day you will eat a new fruit, or go to a new place, or look at something in a different way or take a different path and a new layer of understanding will be available to you. What was previously unknown becomes seamlessly woven into the fabric of your life.

My life looks pretty different from how it looked last year, and I’m glad for that. I feel much more ready to face unknowns and let myself be perceived as messy and imperfect.

One thing I would like to bring back however is my writing practice, newsletter and studio groups! In all the unknowns, it always feels helpful to write things down. Next newsletter is going out tomorrow and I am going to include a discount for my upcoming September art therapy group! If you want to get on that list, send me a message or head to my website 🤍

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#therapythoughts #therapistvancouver #therapyvancouver

I have been reflecting a lot on the past year and how it has shaped me. This summer I have felt more ease and contentment than I have felt in a long time.

The vision boards I made in January were all focused on this summer. About passing through portals of opportunity and opening myself up to playful exploration.

On my birthday, the ocean tide surged in way faster than expected and swept my phone away. Other beachgoers helped me collect my belongings and dug my phone out of the sand. I felt this sense of clarity and confidence wash over me. I have been practicing my ability to go with the flow - in this case the ocean flow - and I knew that I needed to simply take each moment as it came. It felt like the ocean was sending me a message to let go, live in the present and trust myself to keep doing what is right for me.

I’m really interested to see what the rest of the summer will look like. On the autumn equinox (sept 21), I am hosting another vision boarding workshop. Saying goodbye to summer, reflecting on growth and setting intentions for the months (or years) to come.

Will you join me? ✨

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#visionboard #visionboarding #collageart #artherapy #therapeuticart

I have been reflecting a lot on the past year and how it has shaped me. This summer I have felt more ease and contentment than I have felt in a long time.

The vision boards I made in January were all focused on this summer. About passing through portals of opportunity and opening myself up to playful exploration.

On my birthday, the ocean tide surged in way faster than expected and swept my phone away. Other beachgoers helped me collect my belongings and dug my phone out of the sand. I felt this sense of clarity and confidence wash over me. I have been practicing my ability to go with the flow - in this case the ocean flow - and I knew that I needed to simply take each moment as it came. It felt like the ocean was sending me a message to let go, live in the present and trust myself to keep doing what is right for me.

I’m really interested to see what the rest of the summer will look like. On the autumn equinox (sept 21), I am hosting another vision boarding workshop. Saying goodbye to summer, reflecting on growth and setting intentions for the months (or years) to come.

Will you join me? ✨

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#visionboard #visionboarding #collageart #artherapy #therapeuticart

Intrinsic Therapy is 4 years old 🤍🤍🤍

4 years in and I feel like I’ve got it figured out.

It’s not that running a business is easy … it is that it is work that I know I can do. Solving problems, applying new knowledge, creating a plan, checking things off a to-do list. Long years in school really prepared me for these things - and long years of not paying attention to my needs really burned me out.

What I am most proud of is that I have learned to take care of myself well. There have been many ups and downs in the past few years which shook my sense of self. This was a year of coming home to myself and clarifying my values and priorities. When my business anniversary came up, I was at home sleeping and cooking and cleaning after a few pretty stressful weeks.

I thought that maybe I should go to my studio and celebrate my work anniversary in the business that I built, and realized that the business I built is not contained by four walls. The business that I built is focused on rest and recovery and fluidity and creative freedom. What a better way to honour this business than to take a break to care for myself?

Intrinsic Therapy has been my soul work for the past 4 years and I am so curious to see how it shifts and evolves as I continuously learn that caring for myself is the most important element to caring for my business, my clients and my studio 🤍

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#arttherapy #arttherapist #artastherapy #artstherapy #therapyvancouver #selfcare #selfcompassion #selfconfidence

Intrinsic Therapy is 4 years old 🤍🤍🤍

4 years in and I feel like I’ve got it figured out.

It’s not that running a business is easy … it is that it is work that I know I can do. Solving problems, applying new knowledge, creating a plan, checking things off a to-do list. Long years in school really prepared me for these things - and long years of not paying attention to my needs really burned me out.

What I am most proud of is that I have learned to take care of myself well. There have been many ups and downs in the past few years which shook my sense of self. This was a year of coming home to myself and clarifying my values and priorities. When my business anniversary came up, I was at home sleeping and cooking and cleaning after a few pretty stressful weeks.

I thought that maybe I should go to my studio and celebrate my work anniversary in the business that I built, and realized that the business I built is not contained by four walls. The business that I built is focused on rest and recovery and fluidity and creative freedom. What a better way to honour this business than to take a break to care for myself?

Intrinsic Therapy has been my soul work for the past 4 years and I am so curious to see how it shifts and evolves as I continuously learn that caring for myself is the most important element to caring for my business, my clients and my studio 🤍

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#arttherapy #arttherapist #artastherapy #artstherapy #therapyvancouver #selfcare #selfcompassion #selfconfidence

this summer sunshine is really bringing out the inspiration 🌞

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#weaving #wovenart #fiberarts #artastherapy #arttherapist #arttherapy #fibreartist

this summer sunshine is really bringing out the inspiration 🌞

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#weaving #wovenart #fiberarts #artastherapy #arttherapist #arttherapy #fibreartist

Just putting this here because I need the reminder 💕✨

Just putting this here because I need the reminder 💕✨

This is always my favourite kind of afternoon 💕

Started at @merciboulangerie before heading to @collagecollage and @urbansourcevancouver

Shopping local brings me so much joy. It’s more fun finding treasures than doing bulk orders from Michael’s or Dollarama.

Any other indie craft stores that I should check out in Vancouver?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #arttherapist #shoplocal #crafting #craftstore #crafts #artsupplies

This is always my favourite kind of afternoon 💕

Started at @merciboulangerie before heading to @collagecollage and @urbansourcevancouver

Shopping local brings me so much joy. It’s more fun finding treasures than doing bulk orders from Michael’s or Dollarama.

Any other indie craft stores that I should check out in Vancouver?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #arttherapist #shoplocal #crafting #craftstore #crafts #artsupplies

Finding time to make art is essential to me as an art therapist. It keeps me grounded and authentic. I know I can always check in with myself through my personal art practice.

The past few weeks I have been running a virtual open studio focused on affirmation art. It has been so fun to carve out this time and space to pair encouraging words with images. I’ve been using crayons a lot which has made it even more enjoyable and silly. A nice way to end the week each week with a little art gift to myself and my community.

So far, our themes have been “being a beginner”, “blooming/growth” and “good things”. If you feel like you would like to join, we’re meeting on zoom each Friday at 12 (PST), with a different theme each week! You can bring paints and crayons and markers and friends regardless of art experience. Because art is for everyone 😊

Swipe to see art from the past few weeks … which affirmation is your favourite?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #openstudio #openartstudio #artstherapy #arttherapist #affirmationart

Finding time to make art is essential to me as an art therapist. It keeps me grounded and authentic. I know I can always check in with myself through my personal art practice.

The past few weeks I have been running a virtual open studio focused on affirmation art. It has been so fun to carve out this time and space to pair encouraging words with images. I’ve been using crayons a lot which has made it even more enjoyable and silly. A nice way to end the week each week with a little art gift to myself and my community.

So far, our themes have been “being a beginner”, “blooming/growth” and “good things”. If you feel like you would like to join, we’re meeting on zoom each Friday at 12 (PST), with a different theme each week! You can bring paints and crayons and markers and friends regardless of art experience. Because art is for everyone 😊

Swipe to see art from the past few weeks … which affirmation is your favourite?

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #openstudio #openartstudio #artstherapy #arttherapist #affirmationart

notes on authenticity (excerpts from my latest newsletter):

This week I was meant to start hosting an art therapy group, and I was disappointed to see that I didn’t get any sign ups. The Internet is my only co-worker, aiding me in building and promoting myself. And when it doesn’t work how I want it to, I question everything. I struggle to identify what I should post, how I should word it, what ads to buy, when to update my website, who I should reach out to for networking.

How often should I remind people that I am accepting new clients or hosting new groups - do people actually care? What more can I say? How much do I give?

I want to share about my life, but sometimes my life doesn’t look how it “should”, and how many times can I really say “I’m disappointed and scared” before that gets tiring too?

I find myself getting caught in comparison.

I imagine an ideal version of self that has just the right amount of business savvy and authenticity. This ideal self fills up workshops and groups with ease. She has everything figured out. Everyone likes her. She has found the perfect balance.

The issue with this imagined ideal self is that she is balancing flawlessly on a hair-thin tightrope that is actually impossible to walk on in the real world. In the real world, all I can do is try.

When I feel trapped in feelings of “too much” and “not enough”, I need to remind myself that a real person cannot be defined by a single adjective.

If you have felt trapped in this comparison before, I see you. There is no such thing as perfectly balancing everything. There will be failure and disappointment and exhaustion and that is just real life. We cannot fault ourselves for simply being human.

Take a little break from the screen, step outside, breathe in the spring air. Remember that your humanness is so much more than you can ever convey on these all-consuming pocket rectangles 🫶🏼

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#authenticity #selflove #arttherapy #arttherapist #balance #findingbalance #intentionalliving #authenticliving

notes on authenticity (excerpts from my latest newsletter):

This week I was meant to start hosting an art therapy group, and I was disappointed to see that I didn’t get any sign ups. The Internet is my only co-worker, aiding me in building and promoting myself. And when it doesn’t work how I want it to, I question everything. I struggle to identify what I should post, how I should word it, what ads to buy, when to update my website, who I should reach out to for networking.

How often should I remind people that I am accepting new clients or hosting new groups - do people actually care? What more can I say? How much do I give?

I want to share about my life, but sometimes my life doesn’t look how it “should”, and how many times can I really say “I’m disappointed and scared” before that gets tiring too?

I find myself getting caught in comparison.

I imagine an ideal version of self that has just the right amount of business savvy and authenticity. This ideal self fills up workshops and groups with ease. She has everything figured out. Everyone likes her. She has found the perfect balance.

The issue with this imagined ideal self is that she is balancing flawlessly on a hair-thin tightrope that is actually impossible to walk on in the real world. In the real world, all I can do is try.

When I feel trapped in feelings of “too much” and “not enough”, I need to remind myself that a real person cannot be defined by a single adjective.

If you have felt trapped in this comparison before, I see you. There is no such thing as perfectly balancing everything. There will be failure and disappointment and exhaustion and that is just real life. We cannot fault ourselves for simply being human.

Take a little break from the screen, step outside, breathe in the spring air. Remember that your humanness is so much more than you can ever convey on these all-consuming pocket rectangles 🫶🏼

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#authenticity #selflove #arttherapy #arttherapist #balance #findingbalance #intentionalliving #authenticliving

🌸 it’s the end of the week - here’s some art lately.

A lot of the art that I make in a week, I make with therapy clients so it’s fun to branch out once in a while and do my own personal art like slow embroidery and floral sketching ☺️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #arttherapist #artheals

🌸 it’s the end of the week - here’s some art lately.

A lot of the art that I make in a week, I make with therapy clients so it’s fun to branch out once in a while and do my own personal art like slow embroidery and floral sketching ☺️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #arttherapist #artheals

Tour my art therapy studio 🤍

It’s been a while since I did a studio tour! Here it is in all its glory.

I am currently accepting new art therapy clients in Vancouver + online. I have witnessed so much transformation in this room. My focus is working with high achievers to slow down, release stress, let go of perfectionism and live more authentic, intentional lives.

If this work is calling to you, please send me an email and we will get started on your self-discovery journey.

What do you want to create here?

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#arttherapy #arttherapystudio #artastherapy #arttherapist #arttherapyvancouver #therapyvancouver

Tour my art therapy studio 🤍

It’s been a while since I did a studio tour! Here it is in all its glory.

I am currently accepting new art therapy clients in Vancouver + online. I have witnessed so much transformation in this room. My focus is working with high achievers to slow down, release stress, let go of perfectionism and live more authentic, intentional lives.

If this work is calling to you, please send me an email and we will get started on your self-discovery journey.

What do you want to create here?

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#arttherapy #arttherapystudio #artastherapy #arttherapist #arttherapyvancouver #therapyvancouver

Hi 👋🏻 I’m Elspeth and I’m good at my job! Since it’s international women’s day, I want to hype myself up y’all.

Both of these statements feel a little icky and uncouth … but why?

In the therapy field, we are taught to never centre ourselves and align ourselves instead with the expectations and needs of others. There is an unspoken expectation that you need to prove yourself and imposter syndrome runs rampant.

The care work done by therapists is built on the backs of women, especially BIPOC women. Caring for others, empathizing with emotions, having heartfelt conversations and crafting/play have been considered women’s work for centuries.

Under patriarchy, this work is undervalued and diminished and that seeps into the entire therapy profession.

The simple statement of “I’m good at my job!” spurs a multitude of criticisms in my mind, from the thought that I need to be more educated and take more trainings in order to make this statement (hello, capitalism has entered the chat), to the misguided belief that since I enjoy my job and I am not struggling to do a “good” job, then it must not actually be that hard to begin with (and right on time, hello hustle culture).

I’ve been told that therapy is a scam and a waste of money. That art therapy is not a valid treatment approach and that I am too young to be trusted. That I am “just”listening and “just” drawing, so this must not be important work.

And yet, I’m still standing, boldly proclaiming I am here and I am good at this. I help people live better lives and am really f*cking good at it. This work is not “just” anything. It is multifaceted and complicated and so deeply vulnerable and incredibly moving.

It takes strength to hold onto so many stories and care for so many people outside of yourself. It takes curiosity and genuine interest in others. It takes creativity and quick wit. It often takes mental and physical strain.

I truly love this work and today I am celebrating that.

Are you a therapist? Let me celebrate you! Tell me what you are good at in the comments 💕

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#internationalwomensday #arttherapy #arttherapist #therapist #therapylife #therapistvancouver #therapistsofinstagram

Hi 👋🏻 I’m Elspeth and I’m good at my job! Since it’s international women’s day, I want to hype myself up y’all.

Both of these statements feel a little icky and uncouth … but why?

In the therapy field, we are taught to never centre ourselves and align ourselves instead with the expectations and needs of others. There is an unspoken expectation that you need to prove yourself and imposter syndrome runs rampant.

The care work done by therapists is built on the backs of women, especially BIPOC women. Caring for others, empathizing with emotions, having heartfelt conversations and crafting/play have been considered women’s work for centuries.

Under patriarchy, this work is undervalued and diminished and that seeps into the entire therapy profession.

The simple statement of “I’m good at my job!” spurs a multitude of criticisms in my mind, from the thought that I need to be more educated and take more trainings in order to make this statement (hello, capitalism has entered the chat), to the misguided belief that since I enjoy my job and I am not struggling to do a “good” job, then it must not actually be that hard to begin with (and right on time, hello hustle culture).

I’ve been told that therapy is a scam and a waste of money. That art therapy is not a valid treatment approach and that I am too young to be trusted. That I am “just”listening and “just” drawing, so this must not be important work.

And yet, I’m still standing, boldly proclaiming I am here and I am good at this. I help people live better lives and am really f*cking good at it. This work is not “just” anything. It is multifaceted and complicated and so deeply vulnerable and incredibly moving.

It takes strength to hold onto so many stories and care for so many people outside of yourself. It takes curiosity and genuine interest in others. It takes creativity and quick wit. It often takes mental and physical strain.

I truly love this work and today I am celebrating that.

Are you a therapist? Let me celebrate you! Tell me what you are good at in the comments 💕

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#internationalwomensday #arttherapy #arttherapist #therapist #therapylife #therapistvancouver #therapistsofinstagram

🌺 This collage feels really powerful to me. Can you feel that too?

I created it while visiting with my friend, each of us wrapped up in our own art projects while talking about what our deep personal and professional goals.

The images remind me of fierce self-compassion and the power that comes from leaning into authenticity. I hear criticisms of self-compassion often - “well, if I am just being easy on myself all of the time I won’t ever get anything done!”

The beauty of building self-compassion is that once you are able to accept yourself, understand your inner values, hold boundaries and recognize your own pain, you are able to do MORE that aligns with your authenticity. You are able to say: “I know this is hard, but it is important to me, so I will persevere”, rather than “I am so weak for finding this hard” or “The only way I can find success is through pain”.

This is the biggest lesson I have learned in the multitudes of ups and downs in the past year. When I felt like NOTHING was going right last year, I was able to come back to fierce self-compassion rather than self-abandonment. It makes the world of difference.

This collage is hanging on my fridge at hope and I love to see it there as a reminder of my own inner strength ♥️

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We are talking about stuff like this (and more!) in the upcoming art of self-love therapy online group starting in late March. If this is a topic you want to spend more time with in a supportive and artsy community, you can send me a message for more details!
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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #arttherapist #selfcompassion #selflove #selflovejourney #arttherapist #collage #collageart

🌺 This collage feels really powerful to me. Can you feel that too?

I created it while visiting with my friend, each of us wrapped up in our own art projects while talking about what our deep personal and professional goals.

The images remind me of fierce self-compassion and the power that comes from leaning into authenticity. I hear criticisms of self-compassion often - “well, if I am just being easy on myself all of the time I won’t ever get anything done!”

The beauty of building self-compassion is that once you are able to accept yourself, understand your inner values, hold boundaries and recognize your own pain, you are able to do MORE that aligns with your authenticity. You are able to say: “I know this is hard, but it is important to me, so I will persevere”, rather than “I am so weak for finding this hard” or “The only way I can find success is through pain”.

This is the biggest lesson I have learned in the multitudes of ups and downs in the past year. When I felt like NOTHING was going right last year, I was able to come back to fierce self-compassion rather than self-abandonment. It makes the world of difference.

This collage is hanging on my fridge at hope and I love to see it there as a reminder of my own inner strength ♥️

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We are talking about stuff like this (and more!) in the upcoming art of self-love therapy online group starting in late March. If this is a topic you want to spend more time with in a supportive and artsy community, you can send me a message for more details!
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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #arttherapist #selfcompassion #selflove #selflovejourney #arttherapist #collage #collageart

What are the words you need to hear today? Maybe I will make a bird for you 🦢

Truly, this project was so fun and I love to read the messages that people wrote on the birds’ wings. The phrase “birds of affirmation” tickles me every time 🤭

Tell me your favourite affirmations in the comments ⬇️

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#wordsofaffirmation #affirmations #artastherapy #arttherapy #arttherapydirectives #artstudio #arttherapist

What are the words you need to hear today? Maybe I will make a bird for you 🦢

Truly, this project was so fun and I love to read the messages that people wrote on the birds’ wings. The phrase “birds of affirmation” tickles me every time 🤭

Tell me your favourite affirmations in the comments ⬇️

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#wordsofaffirmation #affirmations #artastherapy #arttherapy #arttherapydirectives #artstudio #arttherapist

Open up portals to love, joy and care ♥️

The art of self-love nourishes your relationship with self. Early bird registration ends March 9!

vancouver: Tuesday evenings March 19 - April 23

online: Saturday mornings March 23 - April 27

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#selflove #selfcare #arttherapy #artastherapy #creative #creativity #artstherapy

Open up portals to love, joy and care ♥️

The art of self-love nourishes your relationship with self. Early bird registration ends March 9!

vancouver: Tuesday evenings March 19 - April 23

online: Saturday mornings March 23 - April 27

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#selflove #selfcare #arttherapy #artastherapy #creative #creativity #artstherapy

Today was the last day of our soft + slow online group. I am always so touched by the tenderness and care shown in these groups. It really makes art therapy feel like magic 🌙

Popping on here to share my next group offering: art of self love group will begin mid-March. I will offer both Vancouver and online groups this time around.

I only offer this group twice a year (in spring and fall), so if you’re interested in joining, you can put your name on the interest list. Our Vancouver group sold out last year, so joining the list is the best way to be notified if you know you want to attend this year.

Advanced registration opens on the February 15 (to interest list + newsletter subs). Standard registration opens February 17 ♥️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #grouparttherapy #opensstudio #artstudio #artheals #intentionalliving #creativityfound #selflove

Today was the last day of our soft + slow online group. I am always so touched by the tenderness and care shown in these groups. It really makes art therapy feel like magic 🌙

Popping on here to share my next group offering: art of self love group will begin mid-March. I will offer both Vancouver and online groups this time around.

I only offer this group twice a year (in spring and fall), so if you’re interested in joining, you can put your name on the interest list. Our Vancouver group sold out last year, so joining the list is the best way to be notified if you know you want to attend this year.

Advanced registration opens on the February 15 (to interest list + newsletter subs). Standard registration opens February 17 ♥️

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #grouparttherapy #opensstudio #artstudio #artheals #intentionalliving #creativityfound #selflove

I wrote and illustrated a book! Well, a workbook. After running vision boarding workshops for years, I put all of my wisdom and experience into these pages. And now you can use this workbook to guide you through your own at-home vision boarding process!✨

Here’s some more info: A vision board is a visual representation of intentions, goals and plans for the future. In accessing images, we create a roadmap for the future and visual reminders of the kind of energy + experiences we are seeking.

Integrating wisdom and techniques from the fields of positive psychology, interpersonal neurobiology and art therapy, the vision boarding process creates a lasting impression that prompts real change. Hand-drawn illustrations offer a carefully crafted aesthetic that will prompt you to open up this workbook time and time again.

The digital download format offers the convenience of accessing this item from your home. Print it out, download the pdf to your computer or use markup on your tablet. There is space for writing under each journalling prompt.

This workbook might be for you if you:

🕰️ feel unmotivated by new years resolutions and want to try a gentler approach to intention setting

🕯️enjoy using rituals to access your intuitive side of self

✂️ love getting crafty and just don’t know where to start

I am so excited that this workbook is now available to purchase for only $15 CAD. Let me know if you are going to check it out!

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#visionboard #visionboarding #manifestation #manifestationguide #intentionsetting #intentionalliving #intuitiveart #followyourintuition #arttherapy #artastherapy

I wrote and illustrated a book! Well, a workbook. After running vision boarding workshops for years, I put all of my wisdom and experience into these pages. And now you can use this workbook to guide you through your own at-home vision boarding process!✨

Here’s some more info: A vision board is a visual representation of intentions, goals and plans for the future. In accessing images, we create a roadmap for the future and visual reminders of the kind of energy + experiences we are seeking.

Integrating wisdom and techniques from the fields of positive psychology, interpersonal neurobiology and art therapy, the vision boarding process creates a lasting impression that prompts real change. Hand-drawn illustrations offer a carefully crafted aesthetic that will prompt you to open up this workbook time and time again.

The digital download format offers the convenience of accessing this item from your home. Print it out, download the pdf to your computer or use markup on your tablet. There is space for writing under each journalling prompt.

This workbook might be for you if you:

🕰️ feel unmotivated by new years resolutions and want to try a gentler approach to intention setting

🕯️enjoy using rituals to access your intuitive side of self

✂️ love getting crafty and just don’t know where to start

I am so excited that this workbook is now available to purchase for only $15 CAD. Let me know if you are going to check it out!

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#visionboard #visionboarding #manifestation #manifestationguide #intentionsetting #intentionalliving #intuitiveart #followyourintuition #arttherapy #artastherapy

Wow wow wow in January I ran more community workshops than ever before. From vision boarding workshops, weaving club, a therapist meet-up and the start of our online group, it has been a packed schedule.

In a conversation with my friend in late December I shared that I wanted more time in community in 2024. This feels like a pretty good start ☺️

Here’s what’s next:

🧶 🌸 In February, weaving club is still going strong. I thinking of some sort of Galentines paper flower making workshop 😍 How do we feel about this??

🔮 February is also the start of my 4-week intuitive art-making group. I just extended the early bird pricing to January 24 to allow for some more accessibility.

♥️ The Art of Self-Love will start up again in late March. If you missed it last time and know you want to join put your name on the interest list.

💻 Maybe we’ll do something online for non-Vancouver folks. I’m open to suggestions!

Ok love all this group action! Thanks for being here and building creative community with me 💃🏼

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #creativityheals #artheals #grouptherapy #artworkshops #intuitiveart

Wow wow wow in January I ran more community workshops than ever before. From vision boarding workshops, weaving club, a therapist meet-up and the start of our online group, it has been a packed schedule.

In a conversation with my friend in late December I shared that I wanted more time in community in 2024. This feels like a pretty good start ☺️

Here’s what’s next:

🧶 🌸 In February, weaving club is still going strong. I thinking of some sort of Galentines paper flower making workshop 😍 How do we feel about this??

🔮 February is also the start of my 4-week intuitive art-making group. I just extended the early bird pricing to January 24 to allow for some more accessibility.

♥️ The Art of Self-Love will start up again in late March. If you missed it last time and know you want to join put your name on the interest list.

💻 Maybe we’ll do something online for non-Vancouver folks. I’m open to suggestions!

Ok love all this group action! Thanks for being here and building creative community with me 💃🏼

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#arttherapy #artastherapy #artstherapy #creativityheals #artheals #grouptherapy #artworkshops #intuitiveart

❄️ Snow day ❄️

Due to the snow, weaving club is cancelled tonight folks! I thought about hosting a virtual cozy craft night instead but ya know what, I’m tired and I’m just going to rest today. Maybe we’ll have a virtual craft nights sometime in the future when I have had more time to plan.

Next day back at club is February 7. Stay warm and cozy my friends 🧶

❄️ Snow day ❄️

Due to the snow, weaving club is cancelled tonight folks! I thought about hosting a virtual cozy craft night instead but ya know what, I’m tired and I’m just going to rest today. Maybe we’ll have a virtual craft nights sometime in the future when I have had more time to plan.

Next day back at club is February 7. Stay warm and cozy my friends 🧶

quiet mind. gentle spirit. soft body. slow pace.

This art therapy group begins on Saturday 9-11 am PST. Open worldwide to adults 18+ of any gender.

We are meeting for 4 weeks online to share some cozy togetherness as a counter-action to the rigidity and hustle of New Year’s resolutions.

Connor and Elspeth will guide you through journalling, meditation and art prompts each week. Come embrace slow, embodied and intentional living with us.

There is room for you here 🤗

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#intentionalliving #intentionality #authenticity #authenticliving #slowliving #gentleness #creativeselfcare #arttherapy #artastherapy #intentionsetting

quiet mind. gentle spirit. soft body. slow pace.

This art therapy group begins on Saturday 9-11 am PST. Open worldwide to adults 18+ of any gender.

We are meeting for 4 weeks online to share some cozy togetherness as a counter-action to the rigidity and hustle of New Year’s resolutions.

Connor and Elspeth will guide you through journalling, meditation and art prompts each week. Come embrace slow, embodied and intentional living with us.

There is room for you here 🤗

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#intentionalliving #intentionality #authenticity #authenticliving #slowliving #gentleness #creativeselfcare #arttherapy #artastherapy #intentionsetting

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