Holistic mental health Blog
Exploring the Mind Body Connection: Felt Sense
The felt sense is a concept developed by philosopher Eugene Gendlin. It refers to a deep, internal bodily awareness of a situation, emotion, or experience, something more nuanced than just a physical sensation or a named emotion.
Parts of You: The Self & The Core of Who You Are
Art therapy is innately creative, embraces metaphor, often explores unconscious thought, and brings about meaning-making from imagery. Art therapy easily aligns with IFS because of its reliance on internal dialogue, metaphors, communication, and connections.
Art Therapy and Trauma Recovery
Art therapy offers a powerful, natural approach to alleviating the symptoms of PTSD and traumatic experiences. A 2016 study by Drexel University found that engaging in art-making for just 45 minutes can significantly reduce cortisol levels, a stress-related hormone which correlates with prolonged nervous system dysregulation.
Parts of You: An Introduction to Internal Family Systems
Art therapy is innately creative, embraces metaphor, often explores unconscious thought, and brings about meaning-making from imagery. Art therapy easily aligns with IFS because of its reliance on internal dialogue, metaphors, communication, and connections.
