Holistic mental health Blog
Art Therapy and Trauma Recovery
Art therapy offers a powerful, natural approach to alleviating the symptoms of PTSD and traumatic experiences. A 2016 study by Drexel University found that engaging in art-making for just 45 minutes can significantly reduce cortisol levels, a stress-related hormone which correlates with prolonged nervous system dysregulation.
Gratitude reduces inflammation in our body and brain
Gratitude has been shown to reduce inflammation in our bodies and therefore our brains. When our brain is inflamed, the Blood Brain Barrier becomes compromised, it doesn’t function as well and we experience increased depression and anxiety symptoms.
Sweet Potato and Lentil Chili
Brain food made easy this fall with a one pot sweet potato and lentil chili packed with plants by Bri Jurss MS, RD, CD of Simplistic Nutrition.
Parts of You: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems
Art therapy is innately creative, embraces metaphor, often explores unconscious thought, and brings about meaning-making from imagery. Art therapy easily aligns with IFS because of its reliance on internal dialogue, metaphors, communication, and connections.
What Is Art Therapy?
“The paintings I made in my dorm validated my experiences, provided closure where there otherwise was none, and instilled a sense of hope. I didn’t know it then, but I was intuitively engaging in art therapy.”
