Courageous Hope Art Therapy

09/09/2025

If your child is anxious about going back to school, here are some things you can do to support them and encourage them to talk about how they’re feeling.

05/09/2025

25/08/2025

What is Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

DDP is a therapeutic approach that involves a child and their parent or caregiver engaging in art-making together under the guidance of a trained therapist.

This technique strengthens the caregiver-child relationship by facilitating a deeper understanding and connection through shared creative experiences, where the art becomes a language for expressing emotions and resolving difficulties within the relationship.

The approach draws on attachment theory and developmental trauma, using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) to create psychological safety and facilitate healing.

For more information and to book in for a free initial assessment contact me at, Courageoushopearttherapy.Co.Uk

24/08/2025

How can art therapy help with trauma?

Art therapy helps with trauma by providing a safe, non-verbal way to express complex feelings, bypassing the cognitive and verbal centers of the brain that may be overwhelmed by trauma. The creative process, involving activities like drawing, painting, or sculpting, can access the right hemisphere of the brain where trauma is often processed. This allows individuals to process and integrate traumatic memories, turning them into autobiographical memories stored in a less emotionally charged way, which helps reduce symptoms of PTSD, and fosters emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of control.

For more information and available sessions contact me at Courageoushopearttherapy.Co.Uk.

24/08/2025

Separation anxiety can feel overwhelming for both children and parents. The good news? There are gentle strategies that can ease those tricky goodbyes.

Here are some simple, supportive tips to help your child feel safe and connected, even when you’re apart.

14/08/2025

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14/08/2025

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02/08/2025

How is art therapy different from an art class?

01/08/2025

How can art therapy help mental health and well-being?

Art therapy helps individuals explore their emotions, improve self-awareness, and develop coping mechanisms through creative expression. It's a form of psychotherapy that uses art media and the creative process to help people resolve conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior and addictions, and improve social skills. Essentially, it provides a non-verbal way to process difficult emotions and experiences, ultimately promoting healing and well-being.

01/08/2025

What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that utilizes the creative process of art making to help individuals explore their emotions, resolve conflicts, and foster self-awareness. It's not about artistic skill; instead, it focuses on the process of creation and the insights gained through reflection on the art. Art therapists, also known as art psychotherapists, guide individuals in using art materials to express and process difficult or confusing feelings, especially when words are not enough.

Interested in learning more? Book in for a free consultation.