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Bhainsala Bound with Triveni kala Sangam
In my class, stone was more than a hardball of minerals; it represented a step forward in learning sculpture. Many were keen to try working with stones and on a rather languid day an impromptu plan took shape to see stonework in Rajasthan. Sleepy eyed people started their journey some through the bus, some by bikes and some by car. The drowsiness went off in five minutes as babble took over the bus and I witnessed the delight of a picnic done years ago . I was stunned by t
monica kapur
May 74 min read
Understanding Why Art Therapy Benefits Children and Teenagers
Many people say art therapy is beneficial for children, teenagers, and teens—and research strongly supports this. But why does it work so well? The reasons are both psychological and neurological, helping explain why art therapy can be especially powerful across different stages of development. 1. Bottom-Up Emotional Processing Most traditional therapies use a top-down approach, relying on verbal expression and logical thinking. However, children and even many teenagers are
monica kapur
Mar 233 min read
How to Cope with Loneliness on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is marketed as the happiest day for love — yet mental health research suggests it can be one of the heaviest days emotionally. Rates of loneliness, depressive rumination, social comparison, and relationship anxiety often rise in the days surrounding 14th February — particularly among students and young adults. The pressure to feel loved, chosen, and celebrated can intensify existing emotional vulnerabilities. But whether you’re single or in a relationship, thi
monica kapur
Feb 133 min read
Can Art Therapy Help Heal Sexual Trauma?
Sexual assault does not end when the violence stops. For many survivors, that is when the real suffering begins. Long after the assault, people often ask, “Why can’t I just move on?” The answer is simple and painful: because trauma changes you. It changes how your brain works, how your body responds to the world, and how safe you feel inside yourself. What survivors experience afterward is not weakness — it is the nervous system doing everything it can to survive something ov
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Jan 223 min read
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