Creative Expression

From Fox 9 News in Minnesota, certified art therapist Lisa Lounsbury joined the Fox 9 Morning Buzz program with ideas for people to use art therapy at home. Story highlights the use of telehealth options to access services and techniques that an help to ease stress and anxiety, including art therapy. 

News segment on how telehealth is being used to deliver art therapy sessions to clients. Reported by Kayla Gaskins, 10 On Your Side WAVY.com (Virginia Beach, Va.).

Speaking to artists and creatives, this New York Times article address the struggle to produce artwork during quarantine, highlighting that creating stems from our human need to self-actualize. During a pandemic this process is interrupted due to the uncertainty of the situation, but Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, a humanistic psychologist interviewed for the piece, provides encouragement for artists. Several examples are also presented.

This page from Gratefulness.org is an introduction to creative expression and provides additional resources for sparking curiosity, discovery, observation, and courage.

This blank canvas exercise from Gratefulness.org combines gratitude and curiosity with mindful breaths and simple art supplies. The participant is guided through movement with prompts for reflection at the end.

A fun article on creative expression from the website, Creating Connection where the perspective of creativity offers an access point for people who do not identify as artists. There are several tips for getting creative, focusing on the side of personal expression and engagement.

From the World Economic Forum, this is an uplifting piece showcasing how artists are turning to virtual performance spaces and the impact of the pandemic on both artists and audiences.

Great examples of how organizations and individuals are sharing their work and encouraging others to be more creative during the pandemic.