Integrating the Self

where is the love? . . The days are busy and get filled with #allthethings but if we don’t stop to notice little moments, life will just pass us by. ... This stopped me in my tracks tonight. My evening was filled to the brim and I just kept going... UNTIL the universe gave me a sign in my nightly (brain booster!) chia pudding treat. What you see is my 1/2tsp sweetener haphazardly dumped into my chia that landed in a perfect heart shape with a crescent moon shadow from the light above the stove. Well, huh. Ok, NOW I’m present. NOW I’m paying attention. I took it as a sign to shut off and slow down. What signs have you almost missed because you were so busy... what did it teach you? Here’s to being mindfully engaged in the present moment today... even if just long enough to notice a small sign sitting in your bowl . #mentalhealthmatters #stopandlook #therearesignseverywhere #heart #heartsinfood #crecentmoon #moonshadow #chiapudding #specialtreat #mindfulmoments #presentmoment #mindfulnesspractice #anxietyrelief #hope #reclaimtheday #creativeartstherapy #mindbodysoul #feedyoursoul #feedyourbrain #brainfood #integratingtheself See more

Meet our newest little addition... born from a moment of much needed TLC (for both plant and plant mama) . This little beautiful jade is made of pieces that came from an ailing bigger plant. Sometimes we need to notice that it isn’t always about waiting it out... ... Sometimes we need to gather the pieces and form something new. You don’t always have to bloom where you are planted #momentofmindfulness #plantsofig #plantsandmentalhealth #pickingupthepieces #horticulturetherapy #connectingtonature #plantsmakepeoplehappy #breathinglife #creatingsomethingnew #newrelationships #changeyourperspective #changeyourthoughts #mindfullyengage #salvagingwhatisstillhere #jade #snakeplant #terracottapots #creativeartstherapy #integratingtheself See more

One week from tonight! . Ahhh, relief. We all need a little of this sometimes. . Frustrations caused by interpersonal differences in fundamental beliefs and values are being illuminated due to today's climate. ... . In this workshop, gain some tools to manage emotions and thoughts, as well as learn some valuable communication skills to use in these situations. . [email protected] to sign up! See more

#creativeartstherapyweek2021 continues! . Today, we are recognizing Drama Therapy. Our friends @artstherapists have a perfect way of bringing a quick moment of reflection to us all. ItS resident Drama Therapist, Natalie Gmora-Nyman notes that the roles we play can absolutely inform us as we look to create change, healing, and growth within our lives and relationships.... Wondering about how you can benefit from Drama Therapy, ask away! #dramatherapy #dramatherapistsofig #creativeartstherapy #catweek2021 #story #role #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #whichhatareyouwearingtoday #yourroleinlife #integratingtheself See more

Visualization . Here’s a tip from ItS Art Therapist, Tara DeLuca. Want to know more about this practice, or how it might be utilized in an Art Therapy session? Ask away! What do you see? Let’s us know below!... Artwork: polina kavelova . #arttherapistsofig #arttherapy #creativeartstherapy #catweek2021 #creativevisualization #activedaydreaming #collectivemind #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthbreak #brainbreak #dreaming #daydreaming See more

Happy Creative Arts Therapies Week! This week, in addition to our regular inspirational, motivational, and self love posts... we’ll be highlighting and showcasing some of the modalities CATs that are part of Integrating the Self! First up is Dance/Movement Therapy. ... D/MT is a psychotherapy process that uses the mind and body connection as an inroad to healing and wellness, coupled with traditional talk therapy. While, we won’t be doing the cha-cha (hey, if it is needed you betcha we’ll do it), we always access the body within the session. We might be connecting to breath, noticing how your body responds to something you are currently thinking about, acknowledging where your emotions actually live, and how they manifest in your body (ie. Anxiety might bring tightness in your chest and sweaty palms). We can do this literally sitting in front of the screen through telehealth OR in large scale as you move with us (even virtually) through your space. There is never any right or wrong movement here... all are welcome Want to know more? Interested in sessions? DM us, we’re listening . Happy CAT week! . #dancemovementtherapy #dancemovementtherapyandcounseling #creativeartstherapy #catweek2021 #mindbody #mindbodyconnection #mindbodyspirit #integratingtheself #dmtsofig #connecttotheself #breathwork #chacha #dance #norightorwrongway #thebodyknows #anxietyrelief #depressionrecovery #wellness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness See more