Never done this before and I have to thank this group for showing me what I'm capable of!

It's time for a reflection post. 🌿 If you have done this week's prompt, try to ask yourself these questions: ✨️ What emotions did I feel this week? ✨️ Why did I choose these colors? ✨️ What patterns do I notice in my coloring (e.g., clusters, intensity, emptiness)? ✨️ Which area of my body holds the most emotion? The least? Feel free to share your answers (if you are comfortable) or keep them for yourself 🫶

✨ Welcome to our new members @Tanja De Candia @Penny Flanigan — it's great to have you here! ✨ 🌼 In this community we use art therapy as a tool to get mindful, calm, release stress. This is a cozy, gentle space where you can share at your comfort: post your art, reflections, questions, or just a hello. Be kind and respect others’ privacy 🫶 🌿 To get started: - Introduce yourself (name/nickname, what brings you here). - Try a prompt from the Prompts of the Week section (we have 2 so far). - Share one small piece of art or a sentence about how you’re doing today. 🎨 If you need anything, ask — we’re here to support each other. Welcome to The Art Therapy community

Yesterday I had a tough day 😞 But instead of devouring all the food we have at home (yeah, I am the nervous eater type), I grabbed paper and markers 🎨 🌸 And honestly, it helped more than I expected. Art gave me a way to slow down, process what I was feeling, and let the stress out without turning to food. By the end of it, I felt calmer, lighter, and—most importantly—proud of myself 💪 A small reminder that sometimes, the healthiest coping mechanisms are also the simplest ones ✨️

I’m so glad you’re here! This community was created as a gentle space for emotional expression, creativity, and growth. You don’t need to be “good at art.” You don’t need special supplies. You don’t need to share anything you’re not ready to share. All you need is honesty and a willingness to explore. Here’s what this space is about: ✨ Using simple creative exercises to process emotions ✨ Building self-awareness through art and reflection ✨ Feeling less alone in what you carry ✨ Growing at your own pace Here’s what this space is NOT: • A place for judgment or criticism • A competition • Clinical therapy • Pressure to perform You are always invited — never forced — to share your creations or reflections. Silent participation is completely valid. Before you begin, introduce yourself below: ✨ Your name ✨ What drew you here ✨ What do you expect from this community Thank you for being part of this founding circle. We’re building something meaningful together. Let’s create. Let’s feel. Let’s grow. 🎨💛 Here is my 5-mitute drawing after I had an idea of opening this community.