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Are you curious about art therapy and how it could help you and your children process trauma? In today’s episode, I sit down with Leah Guzman, an art therapist, artist, and author, to explore the profound impact of art therapy on emotional healing.
We’ll dive into how art can serve as a powerful tool for expressing emotions that words often fail to capture. Leah shares her unique techniques, like using colors to convey feelings and creating art journals, which can be particularly beneficial for both children and parents navigating the complexities of trauma. We’ll also discuss the importance of self-care for parents and how balancing formal art training with personal creativity can enhance the therapeutic process.
Whether you’re a parent looking to support your child’s emotional well-being or someone interested in the healing potential of art, this episode offers valuable perspectives and resources. Tune in to discover how art therapy can become a meaningful part of your journey toward healing and connection with your loved ones.
More about Leah Guzman:
Leah is a Board Certified Art Therapist and professional artist. She has been an artist all her life and practicing art therapy for over 20 years. She provides online art therapy services to creatives supporting their mental well-being. Leah is an international best-selling author. Her book, Essential Art Therapy Exercises, has been published in 5 different languages. She also wrote “The Art of Healing and Manifesting: Creative Exercises to Living an Abundant LIfe”,a children’s book, “RAD is SMAD!!”, and her newest book, “Art as Therapy for Youth: Creative Ways to Express BIG Emotions”.
Topics covered on Art Therapy:
- How can art therapy help children and adults process trauma?
- What role does creativity play in post-traumatic parenting?
- How can parents use art to connect with their children?
- What are some effective art therapy techniques for emotional expression?
- Why is it important for parents to engage in creative activities with their children?
- How can art journals serve as a therapeutic tool for kids?
- How can art therapy be a soft entry point for children in counseling?
Connect with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz:
- Website: www.drrobynkoslowitz.com
- Post Traumatic Parenting Guidebook
- Come say hi on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
Connect with Leah Guzman:
- Website: www.leahguzmanstudio.com
- Instagram: @art.therapy.online and @leah.guzman.art
- Books: www.leahguzmanstudio.com/book-and-oracle-deck
- Free trial to Creative Soul Society Membership: www.leahguzmanstudio.com/free-trial-creative-soul-society-membership
More about Post Traumatic Parenting:
“How can I give my kids a normal childhood, when mine was anything but?” Post-Traumatic Parenting is the podcast for anyone who has ever asked themselves that question. Robyn Koslowitz, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and Post-Traumatic Parent, combines the fields of post-traumatic recovery and growth with our best understanding of how to raise Little Humans. Through interviews with experts in the fields of behavior science, psychology, trauma, and child development, as well as interviews with toy developers, children’s book authors, and anyone else who makes childhood a delight, Dr. Koslowitz explores how trauma impacts our parenting, and how to hack our traumas into superpowers and super-parenting.
Each week, Dr. Koslowitz unpacks how to survive and thrive as a Post-Traumatic Parent. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into the research that underlies what we know about parenting, child development, and trauma recovery. Each podcast provides actionable tips about how to transform our Post-Traumatic Parenting and how to turn our parenting journey into a post-traumatic growth experience. Dr. Koslowitz interviews some of the famous names in these fields, and some experts you’ve never heard of (but should have!). Ready to go from survivor to thriver? Ready to become the parent you’ve always dreamed of being? Join us!
