In this episode I reflect on my recent experience of having an 'past life meditation' and how this links with my mission to make the world a more creative place where people can express themselves safely and freely.

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How to make art when you don't know where to start.

In this episode I talk through the START model for getting started including starting small and trusting the benefits of art making and that it is possible for you.

I briefly talk through some of the next steps you can take and the services I have available if you would like to work with me.

If any of the things I talk about resonate with you and you want more check out the links below where you can sign up.

Online course- Creative healing Kickstart

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Group Programme- Creative Flow Programme

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In this episode I share the recording from my latest Creative Wellbeing Workshop - Find Your CREATIVE FLOW.

I invite you to get creative using the creative prompts and talk through the topic of CREATIVE FLOW including what it means to be in flow and the role of the nervous system in blocking creativity.

I talk through The Creative Flow Programme explaining what is involved and the benefits and how to join.

If you wish to sign up to the Creative Flow Programme you can do so either by scanning the QR code in the video or by following the link here. 10% discount for the whole of April 2025.

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Task 1 of the Find your Joy art course with Louise Fletcher

Aim to free up and allow yourself to experiment and get rid of expectations to be perfect and neat.

Use a large piece of paper or card and split it into sections using masking tape. Choose 3 colours and black and white and paint the card, ignoring the masking tape. take off the tape and view each section individually.

As an artist and art therapist this aligns well with my message of making art for expression not perfection.

A lot of the people in the group are anxious about their art and scared to get things wrong plus there is a lot of people comparing themselves to others and trying to follow the rules perfectly which kind of defeats the purpose of the course which is to make art that feels joyful.

For anyone new to art and inexperienced or even those who want to change their art in some way its a great course and very popular. Its very different to the courses and support I provide for people as my focus is more about improving mental health and helping people to express their true selves so could be making really messy stuff on purpose so to express an emotion.

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In this clip and video i talk through painting in a freestyle way as i paint. Working in this way and allowing you to create art in a playful and experimental way way rather that trying to be perfect helps mental and emotional wellbeing as well as helping people to get into Creative Flow to boost Creativity and make art that aligns with your true self that you LOVe

Exploring artist identity and allowing yourself to step into this regardless of how 'good' you are at art, how much money you make selling art or how famous you are.

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In this episode I talk about the identity and self expression through the lens of my role of art teacher and art therapist and artist identity.

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In this episode I express some of the reflections I have been having about my identity and the career change from art teaching to art therapy.

In this episode I talk through the types of art materials I take with me as an art therapist and reflect on some of them.

In this episode I reflect and share some of the lessons learnt 1 year post hysterectomy.

Real raw and personal experiences considered through a personal and professional lens as an art therapist.

Looking at the challenges faced both physical and psychological and how important it has been to take time to pause, embrace the roller coaster of emotions and lean into support from others.

As an art therapist I love to share the ways that art can help to improve people's mental health and their lives and my Free workbook 'ART HEALS' provides 5 ways that art can be used to improve mental health.

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