Episode 132 Nurturing Your Inner World Through Soul Care™: Interview with Karen Hanlon

What is Art Therapy and how can individuals explore and communicate their feelings through this therapeutic practice? Can utilizing these creative processes improve mental, emotional, and physical well-being?MEET Karen HanlonKaren is a Certified Art Therapy Practitioner who empowers both children and adults with her Soul Care™ program. Her work has been beneficial for those with developmental delays or autism, and she's worked with counseling and recovery organizations across the country. Karen has also been actively involved in several community charities, including UPARC, The Salvation Army’s Sallie House, and Grandma’s House of Hope. As an abstract artist and educator, Karen recognizes the critical role creative arts play in personal growth and self-awareness. She resides in Belleair Beach, Florida with her two children.Find out more at Soul Care and connect with Karen on, TikTok, Instagram & FacebookIN THIS PODCAST:Who can benefit from Art Therapy? 3:34How to open clients up to using art as a form of therapy 10:15Guided art therapy 17:31Who Can Benefit From Art Therapy?Understanding that art therapy can come in many different formsArt therapy and journalingWhat is the process of practicing art therapyEncouraging self-exploration and self-awareness through artHow To Open Clients Up To Using Art As A Form Of TherapyPromoting a sense of accomplishment in clients when utilizing art therapyHow to use journaling promptsThe importance of reconnecting adults to creative expressionA tool for letting go of judgment and fear Guided Art TherapyUtilizing essential oils in art therapyHow to use journaling to begin art therapyProviding a positive spacePositive affirmations and meditation when using art therapyWhat is Soul Care™?Connect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupSign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.comRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Resources Mentioned And Useful Links:Find out more at