Cart is empty And what the hell is ‘Social Theory’ anyway? The concept of a Potential space is an important one and it has the potential (you see what I did there ;) to unlock for us a world of social p ...
Creativity Unfolding: A Journey into the Depths of Artistic Expression
A Journey into the Depths of Artistic Expression with Jess(not her real name). In this art therapy session, I had the privilege of witnessing the incredible power of creativity unfold be ...
The True Essence of Creativity: Beyond the Dictionary Definition
Creativity - What is it? According to the Cambridge Dictionary: The ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/creativity ...
Any Journey Begins with Inner Listening
ITT is offering something quite close to our heart and personal practice. Have you heard of Eugene Gendlin’s ‘The International Focusing Institute’? Well, if not, you’re in for a treat, because the concepts on focusing found there, have been ...
The Power of Groups: A Personal Reflection on Creative Connection
As an art therapist and artist, I’ve had the privilege of running the Creative C, this wonderful space where people come together to explore both themselves and their creativity. Over the years, I’ve witnessed something magical happen when people ...
Reflections on Creativity and Why Art Matters
Hello, Dear readers,I thought I would share some reflections on my journey with art and creativity with you. Let me start by saying that I believe we are all born artists in some way, our expression may differ, but we all intrinsically need to com ...
Stages of Creativity: My Personal Reflections
I've often heard people discuss the stages of creativity, and honestly, there's a lot of debate about how many stages there actually are. Some say four, others say eight—but what's generally agreed is that creativity tends to follow a certain univer ...
Getting Unstuck: The Power of Creative Flow
I’m an artist. Not your prolific exhibiting kind, more of the stop, start, stop, wrestle with what the hell am I doing type of artist. I’m in the wrestling phase. I feel stuck and discontent with the way I’m painting. There’s just a constant str ...
Embracing the Harmony: A Personal Traverse Through Creativity and Cerebral Symmetry
Hello dear readers, I find myself in awe of the complex symphony within us all: the intricate dance of creativity and brain function. Please grab a beverage of choice and pop on your thinking cap as I share some of my musings with you and help unr ...
Becoming the Observer
Hello Dear Readers, I wanted to let you know about something I have recently become more aware of in my art-making practice; I have developed the skill of being both creator and observer while I work. This is a shift for me—from simply making art to wi ...