New Year's reflection: As the calendar turns and we welcome another year, it's a natural time to pause and look back on the journey we've taken. This moment invites us to celebrate our achievements, learn from our challenges, and set intentions for the months ahead. Whether the past year brought growth, change, or unexpected surprises, reflecting on these experiences helps us move forward with clarity and purpose.
Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy.
Music by Alex Fiddes
Artistic practice, when approached through a resource-oriented lens, becomes a way to recognize, cultivate, and nourish the strengths and inner wisdom we already possess.
Through personal stories and practical insights, the episode delves into resource-oriented approaches, the importance of self-nourishment through creativity, and the value of making art not just as a product, but as a means of growth and healing.
Consider how your own creative process can serve as a medicine, offering comfort, clarity, and a path toward becoming the person you want to be.
Whether you’re setting intentions for the new year or simply seeking a moment of artistic pause, this episode offers inspiration and guidance for cultivating a more meaningful and restorative artistic practice.
Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy.
Mentions:
Map Actors @mapactors https://www.mapactors.com
"The Arts Work - The Process of Intermodal Decentering in Professional Conversations" by Herbert Eberhart
"The Essence In A Therapeutic Process, An Alternative Experience of Worlding?" by Paulo Knill
Music by Alex Fiddes
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Disclaimer: Kelly McNamee is an Expressive Arts student therapist at The Create Institute, practicing under the supervision of a Registered Psychotherapist. This podcast is not part of her training or practicum nor is it meant to be in place of therapy.