Art for Mindfulness

What is mindfulness?

The dictionary definition is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.”

What better way to do this than with Art! Art for Mindfulness is a program designed to help you connect with your body, mind and soul through the creative arts. It is a great program to do on your own or with friends and family, even work colleagues. 

Mindful art sessions are about practicing self-awareness, breathing techniques and stress. 

These sessions are available both face to face and online. 

Creative Counselling

Creative Counselling is a brilliant way to explore self healing. When we seek out help and guidance, often it is because of our circumstances or because we recognize our behaviour is no longer serving us in a healthy way. Embracing your creative side has been proven to enhance your mental wellness. Creative expression is a powerful tool to gain insight into your inner world and your behaviour.

Often, we cannot express how we feel with words and sometimes we do not even know what we feel or why we are feeling it. This is where the creative arts become a valuable tool. It is not the interpretation of your art; it is about your own self-reflection using the artistic process.

Creative counselling combines traditional counselling techniques with creativity such as drawing, doodling, painting, photography, sculpting, journaling and more. This helps you to develop self-awareness, manage stress more effectively, improve your self-esteem, and helps improve communication skills.

A focus in my counselling practice is self-awareness, because the best way to improve your wellness and your behaviour is to first understand yourself, what your needs are and how to communicate them. What does wellness mean for you and how can you maintain it after counselling?

These are all things we will focus on to ensure that you are equipped and supported on their sustainable wellness journey.

These sessions are available both face to face and online. 

Life Coaching

Life coaching focuses on creating a new path to achieve your specific goals.

In the life coaching journey, the focus is more on the present and the future. It is not about telling you what to do, it is about being a sounding board to listen to your desires and your needs. Jade can help you to identify where you want to go and what you want to become and then guide you in formulating an action plan of how to achieve those goals.

As both a life coach and counselor, I possess a unique perspective that allows me to harness the strengths of both disciplines. I integrate art into both coaching and counseling, expanding the horizons of our therapeutic journey.

This incorporation of art isn’t just about creative expression; it has profound effects on our minds. Art can reshape the way our brains process information, enhance overall cognitive function, influence our emotions, and even elevate serotonin levels. In essence, it offers a fresh lens through which to view your challenges, providing invaluable insights into your inner world and behaviors.

Whether you’re leaning towards life coaching to chart your path ahead in every facet of life or counseling to delve into your past and its impact on your present, rest assured that you’re in a secure and welcoming environment. Remember, you’re never alone on this transformative journey towards wellness.

These sessions are available both face to face and online.