I have always kept an open mind when it comes to healing, and I have no doubt our body and mind are connected on so many levels. When I first heard about Transpersonal Art Therapy, it sparks my interests. I remember Carl Jung said "Everything in the unconscious seeks outward manifestation", and I sense that when we express our creativity through art, we are allowing our unconscious to come through. It is like letting another language to speak through us.

Therefore, when I came to know about Karen, I think her life story and healing work will be of great interest for those who are seeking complimentary modalities to help them on their healing journey, or for those who are interested in art therapy in gereal. Before I interviewed Karen, I didn't know the difference between art in therapy verses art as therapy. So, to say the least, my interview with Karen has opened my eyes (and heart) in many ways. I hope you will find this interview helpful and inspirational. You can listen to the podcast, watch the video or read the transcript!

About Karen Curran

Karen is a qualified Transpersonal Art and Sandplay Therapist with interests in Art in Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Music, Dance, Storytelling, Spiritual and Inner Healing. As a transpersonal therapist, Karen uses various tools and activities, including working with nature in a holistic way, to help the seeker/client discover their true self. Karen is also an artist and teacher. Karen resides in the Blue Mountains NSW Australia.

Interview Highlights

* What is  Holistic Counseling?

* Why it is so helpful and complimentary to other modalities or medical advice. 

* Holistic counseling looks at the whole body and mind together as one. Many times when people have suffered, or had a shock or have been grieving  whether it's a child or an adult, they don't understand what it is that's making them feel bad. 

* Transpersonal Art and Sand play therapy: working with our inner spirit 

* Sand play or art therapy for children - a tool for deeper emotions communication 

* Creating a safe space and a feeling of peace to connect to our heart and tap into our inner wisdom. 

* Drumming, singing bowls, chanting or music are all tools that can help us to connect to our inner world/subconscious

* Karen’s personal journey from seriously ill to discovering transpersonal holistically counselling and then the right medical person 

* How her subconscious was trying to show her what is going on in her body and the incredible story of the medical discovery and her eventual recovery 

* The difference between art in therapy versus art as therapy

* Karen’s online courses and offerings

If you would like to connect with Karen, please visit her website: www.KarenCurran.com.au

Video

https://youtu.be/Sk626OyGAns

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