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What Do You Need Today? A Gentle Art Therapy Prompt for anyone living with Chronic Illness
Sometimes we do not know where to begin, especially when living with chronic illness. In this gentle art therapy prompt, one simple word becomes the starting place for reflection, creativity, and emotional support.

Ellen
Apr 172 min read


"No one wants to hear about your sickness" Chronic illness and feeling heard.
Many people living with chronic illness feel unheard or unable to share their full experience. This blog explores the silence around illness and how art therapy can provide a space where your story doesn’t have to be minimised.

Ellen
Feb 272 min read


When You just don’t want to: Welcoming Resistance in Chronic Illness and Art Therapy
Feeling resistant to change or therapy while living with chronic illness? This gentle, reflective blog explores why resistance is natural and how art therapy can help you face challenges at your own pace.

Ellen
Dec 12, 20253 min read


What happens in Art therapy? 5 reasons why an Art Therapist would Make Art Alongside You
Sometimes in art therapy, your therapist might sit alongside you and make art too. This isn’t to take the spotlight—it’s a way of saying you’re not alone here. Creating together can make it easier to begin, soften the space between you, and help you feel truly seen and supported.

Ellen
Sep 4, 20253 min read


A quick, soothing, creative tool for easing anxiety
Why not give this little arty exercise a go next time you are feeling stressed out, anxious or if you find yourself overthinking.

Ellen
Feb 4, 20252 min read


24 December daily art prompts to reduce stress, connect with your creativity and find the fun this festive season
24 Daily Art prompts for creating calm, connection and fun this festive season.

Ellen
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Art therapy, shoes, self portraits and thrift store quests
A creative and therapeutic exercise using shoes as a way to represent and explore our lives.

Ellen
Oct 14, 20242 min read


A creative technique to help with stress and anxiety
I share a short video demonstrating a structured art exercise to help with stress and anxiety.

Ellen
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Working with stuck moments and hesitation through art
Art Therapy can help you to notice, work with and practice moving through any stuck-ness in life .

Ellen
Sep 23, 20240 min read


3 small but effective ways to cope with anxiety
3 small but helpful tips to help you get unstuck when you feel anxious

Ellen
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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