On the Open Road

We are all designed for a purpose. Unfortunately, the challenges of life often become roadblocks that prevent us from identifying and pursuing our goals and dreams.
Creative Break: Art In Community

In March, when my business suddenly changed, like most everyone else’s, I was no longer facilitating in-house art therapy groups. I felt a deep loss. It was then that I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breaking Down Barriers

Thank you to the Twin Cities Business Magazine for recognizing the efforts we took to break down barriers in order to deliver art therapy services and wellness workshops to our […]
Maggie’s Inaugural Wellness Workshop

“Exploration,” “fun,” “inspired,” “hopeful,” “freeing” and “finding my voice” were just a few of the comments about our first Wellness Workshop on Maggie. Wearing Art Lab aprons, participants were invited […]
Sharing Gifts, Sharing Gratitude

It is a joy to introduce you to Maggie, the Art Lab Rx mobile art therapy studio — especially during the holiday season. When dreaming about creating a healing arts […]