Art Therapist Monica

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

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

Have you ever paid attention to the little voice inside of you? The one that might remind you of your younger self. No matter how old we...

Whoever actually understands that can dive into the essence of this message. Children are innocent, trusting, open, playful and enchanted, all things divinity asks us to be. By being so they are also aware of the otherworld, the world of fairies, angels, gnomes, plant and animal spirits. All spirits like to interact with these beings for they bring to them a chance of happiness and joy. Think of an adult and a child in an open park. It will always be the child who will ru