by Jenn | Nov 12, 2019 | Art Heals, Blog, Coaching
When I mention creativity and art around people, I get a lot of strong reactions with anxiety and fear topping the list. There are also people who vehemently did in their heels and proclaim that THEY ARE NOT CREATIVE—never have been, never will be. Now, I know I am...
by Jenn | Sep 29, 2019 | Art Heals, Coaching, Decision Making, Goal Setting, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
When I am working with people in my art-based mindfulness programs, I learn A LOT about them simply by observing the way they approach a blank canvas or a blank page in their journals. In art, as in life, I can pinpoint the perfectionists, identify those who are prone...
by Jenn | Sep 22, 2019 | Art Heals, Coaching, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
I believe in putting yourself out there and trying new things, regardless of what the outcome might be. I tried a thing over the weekend and it didn’t turn out the way I had hoped. I was going for beachy…it turned out blobby. I was going for waves on a...
by Jenn | Aug 13, 2019 | Art Heals, Goal Setting, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio, the power of words
Yesterday, I spent a few hours doing the first of a few deep cleans before the Self Esteem Through Art studio reopens for all of the fall programs. I hung some new lighting—these adorable mason jar lights. And, I found this little note while sweeping under and...
by Jenn | Jun 29, 2019 | Art Heals, Blog, Coaching, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
I’ve observed a particular trend for over a decade now and it’s time to share my thoughts on it. As most of you know, the majority of my programs are geared towards children in middle-elementary school through middle school, with some complementary...
by Jenn | Mar 23, 2019 | Art Heals, Coaching, Decision Making, Goal Setting
I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you today. ☯️ The good news is you CAN have it all. ☯️ The bad news is you can’t have it all AT ONCE (and probably not in the same day). I had this whimsical magnet that hung on my fridge for years. It read:...
