Mental Health & Wellness weekend reads, vol 1. Interesting, helpful & hopeful articles I am reading or rereading.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believes that everything that happens to us causes us to have thoughts (cognitions), which influence o...

1 in 7 moms experience postpartum depression. Support & help is available & effective. Links to local directories & online help.

It is Sunday. How are you? No, really how are you doing? Because this collective chapter IS hard. H-A-R-D. Teachers are trying to te...

An overview of how one can tune into one's wise mind. Wise mind is a DBT concept & it'sthe balance between emotional and reasonable mind.

This is an art therapy & journaling exercise designed to increase awareness of your own strengths & the power of your experiences.

Six Benefits of Art Therapy infographic- alleviate symptoms, address past traumas, improve self esteem, plus three more benefits listed.

I hope in the New Year you make the time to reflect, play, create & connect. Do it your way, set your standards.

Info about Blue Christmas services for those grieving, in pain, or feeling lost. Two upcoming ones in Los Angeles area.

Book review: “The Color Thief” allows children (around 4 to 8 years old) to begin understanding depression & how it impacts adults.

Are your thoughts causing anxiety or depression? If so, try this grounding exercise involving your five senses, to stay in the present.

Art therapy can be effective in addressing self-harm behaviors in clients. This blog post will identify five ways that art therapy can help.

In art therapy, projection means using artwork or imagery to tell an important part of one’s story without direct verbal disclosure.

This book is an illustrated, self guide for new moms.  It is a must have! The author, Karen Kleinman, MSW, uses humor to explore the cha...

Favorite things about my space = the light, the feeling of calmness, the big window, the art supplies (for those that want to use them), ...

“Pride- The Story of Harvey Milk & the Rainbow Flag”  is a children’s book for ages 5-8. It is an age-appropriate, awesome book for kids...

“Beautiful Opps!” by Barney Saltzberg A torn piece of paper...is just the beginning! Every spill has lots...of possibilities! This book i...

How can art therapy increase one's awareness and understanding of family dynamics? Here's an example of a few art therapy activities that c

One in five women will experience anxiety or depression following childbirth. Maternal anxiety and depression are the most common complic...