In visual journaling, there is a subtle but powerful shift that can happen when we stop explaining our art. This practice—often described as letting your image speak—invites a deeper way of listening to your art, in other words "witnessing". Witnessing your art means allowing what you’ve created—an image, a collage, a mark on the page—to speak to  you rather than about  you. Instead of analyzing, fixing, or judging what you made, you pause and listen. You notice. You stay cur

A messy art table isn’t just clutter—it’s a playground for creativity, self-discovery, and healing. Surrounded by torn magazines, brushes, and scraps of paper, I find treasures that spark insight and expression. In expressive arts therapy and visual journaling, allowing the process to get messy invites relaxation, freedom, and unexpected moments of meaning.

When people hear “art therapy,” they often respond with: “Oh, but I’m not an artist.” “I can’t even draw a stick figure.” “I wouldn’t...

What is Visual Journaling in Art Therapy? How does it work? Create art (drawings, paintings, collage) to express a difficult experience...

What is my intention behind creating a blog?? I want this to be a platform to share my perspective and experiences as an expressive arts...