Creative Break
Our schedules are disrupted and our senses are either over- or under-stimulated because the normal things we hear, see, and touch in our daily routines have changed because of the […]
Make Your Mark
We are born to create. It’s in our DNA. We were made in the image of the Master Artist himself, yet we often discount what is innate by saying “oh, […]
Gratitude in Struggle
Being grateful does not mean things are easy. But gratitude can be a blessing when expressed while we are going through our most difficult challenges in life. Lately I’ve been […]
Growth in Transition
I’m a learner. I may be an Art Therapist, business owner and Adjunct Professor, but I still remain a learner. I look at my life and the world around me […]
Belonging to a Community
Community and a sense of belonging are important to all of us. When we are isolated, we are in our own heads too much and we can overthink things or […]
Moving Beyond the Mask We Wore: The Healing Potential of Creative Self-expression.
Cultural healing was the focus of an amazing two-day African Mental Health Summit (http://www.africanmhs.com/) held at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts last week. The event included African drumming, a tour […]
Therapy is for Everyone
Holding on to anger and unforgiveness about things that were happening in my life recently prevented me from moving forward. I was stuck. This had a negative ripple effect on […]
The Joy of Moving Forward
Life can be messy and sometimes we feel like WE are a mess. We reach a point where we want to clean up the mess and get a fresh start […]
Q & A with Lisa Lounsbury: Art Therapy Impacting the Brain Injury Population in Minnesota
“Art-making helped them focus on their abilities rather than their disabilities,” said Lisa Lounsbury. Q. Amy: What exciting event is happening next week? A. Lisa: I have the honor of […]
Our Founder Featured in the American Art Therapy Association
You can check out the article by clicking here. Lisa is an inspirational, confident and compassionate therapist and leader. In the three years I’ve known her, I have benefited greatly […]