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Welcome to the Sunshine + Scribbles Blog

A creative space for art therapy ideas, gentle insights, and reflections from a child and adult therapist

Looking for easy-to-use ideas to support your creative practice or therapy sessions? Here, you’ll find practical tools, art-based prompts, and reflections rooted in my work with children, teens, and adults navigating OCD, anxiety, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and more.

Whether you’re a fellow therapist, a parent, or simply someone drawn to expressive healing, I hope you find something here that resonates — or sparks a moment of calm, clarity, or curiosity.

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Get the Most Out of Your Therapy Session: Navigating Mental Blocks in Therapy with Free PDF Included

Discover how to unlock the full potential of your therapy sessions with expert tips and insights. Learn practical strategies to overcome mental blocks and enhance your therapy journey. Delve into the neuroscience behind why we sometimes freeze or struggle to articulate ourselves in therapy, supported by current research. Download our free PDF guide and empower yourself to navigate these challenges effectively, fostering deeper insights and meaningful progress in your personal growth and healing with Kristy Leone, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC at Labyrinth Art and Wellness!

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Unveiling the Power of Art Therapy for Couples

Explore the transformative power of couples art therapy in Maryland. Discover how collaborative creative expression fosters connection and healing in relationships! Dive into practical insights and expert guidance on navigating challenges and strengthening bonds through art therapy sessions tailored for couples. Find inspiration and learn how art therapy can enhance intimacy, communication, and resilience in your partnership.

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Brushing Off Barriers: ACT-ivating Healing with Art Therapy

In this post, I got into how and why I use the therapeutic approach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles with the transformative medium of art therapy! I center my work around the fusion of acceptance, mindfulness, creativity, and values-based action with clients.

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Walking Towards Wellness: Exploring the Benefits of Outdoor Walk-and-Talk Therapy

In this post, we'll delve into the unique advantages of Walk and Talk Therapy, exploring how the rhythm of walking and the serenity of nature create an optimal environment for self-reflection, insight, and healing.

Whether you're intrigued by the idea of taking therapy sessions outdoors or curious about how Walk and Talk Therapy can benefit your mental health, this post offers a comprehensive overview and practical insights to help you embrace this refreshing alternative to traditional therapy settings. Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, one step at a time.

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Embrace Healing Through Art: A Guide to Art Therapy at Labyrinth Art and Wellness

Delve into the transformative world of art therapy as we explore its origins, principles, and profound benefits for mental health and well-being. Learn how art therapy provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to express themselves creatively, process emotions, and gain insight into their inner world.

Whether you're new to art therapy or curious about how to get started, this post offers practical tips and guidance on finding the right art therapist, preparing for your first session, and embracing the therapeutic process. Join us as we navigate the transformative potential of art therapy and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing!

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Day 12 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “I cannot change the world,” said the firefly. “What makes you say that?” asked the owl. “Because I am but one tiny spark.” “Yes
Day 11 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “The response on the street: objects in the mirror are closer than they appear.” Continued violenc3 and 0ppression—they don’t stay in the rearvie
Day 10 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “spending time pausing and doing nothing is the best gift you can give yourself” This collage is made from black-and-white magazine cut-outs, torn paper, ha
Day 9 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “thread by thread protect the planet. think of the children and their children’s children. nature and society. human and animals. the climate. madleen. she hea
Day 8 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “twisting wrapped around and binding gender architecture had fallen settle into existence.” Made from cut-out spiral shapes, wildflowers, a castle, and torn p
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Day 6 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “Now, little flower. We have today, tomorrow, and forever to learn to bloom.” ALT TEXT: A mixed-media collage featuring cut-out text that reads: “Now, l
Day 5 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. “We’re learning and unlearning routine, decades of pretending, we’re unraveling time.” The collage was made from magazine cut-outs: cars on windi
Day 4 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. Today’s piece holds space for anyone who’s been made to feel like too much, not enough, or a burden just for existing. “You will never be a burden. Eve
Day 3 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series. One collage a day for 30 days. Honoring Pride Month through daily collage: exploring joy, identity, grief, resistance, and self-expression. “no matter what you friend are family! at home! safe
Day 2 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. I’m honoring Pride Month through daily collage: exploring joy, identity, grief, resistance, and self-expression. “they all grow not to be seen but because th
Day 1 of 30 – Pride Month Collage Series One collage a day for 30 days. I’m honoring Pride Month through daily collage: exploring joy, identity, grief, resistance, and self-expression. Pride began as a riot (a response to police brutal
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Struggling with overthinking, OCD, or insomnia? 🌿✨ As The Outdoor Art Therapist of Maryland, I use somatic techniques to help you break free from the grip of anxious rituals and (re)connect to your body’s wisdom. Through outdoor art therapy