Centre for Expressive Therapy

03/31/2026

I love this

May you recognize in your life the presence,
power, and light of your soul.

May you realize that you are never alone,
that your soul in its brightness and belonging
connects you intimately with the rhythm of
the universe.

May you have respect for your individuality
and difference.

May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique,
that you have a special destiny here,
that behind the façade of your life,
there is something beautiful and eternal happening.

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the blessing, 'For Solitude,' from his books:
Benedictus (Europe) / To Bless the Space Between Us (US)
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/store

County Kerry, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

03/28/2026

Thinking of all the courageous people in the United States who are doing all they can to save the freedoms that we all took for granted and that are now at risk.
May we all do what we can , each in our own way, remembering to be kind and to be true ..

03/27/2026

Rosalie is enjoying her time in the playroom as are the children, youth and adults who spend time with us.

03/24/2026

Not a day goes by that I do not look at Rosalie and think how blessed I am
to have her by my side…

03/07/2026

In case you find this helpful in our very troubled and scary times…

Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "Something Bad Happened: A Kid's Guide to Coping With Events in the News." Whether from TV news reports, the car radio, social media, or discussions by adults or their peers, children are often bombarded with information about the world around them. And even when the adults in their life try to shelter them from frightening news, kids are often exposed to far more of it than parents may realize. With many of the leading news stories focused on disturbing or scary events such as wars, acts of violence, extreme weather events, disease outbreaks, or more dispersed threats such as climate change, children can become frightened and overwhelmed.

In this invaluable resource from child psychologist and best-selling author Dawn Huebner, kids and parents will learn how to have the often tough conversations about the news. Because the generic term "bad thing" is used throughout, parents can apply this book to any situation, from violent acts to human tragedies, from wars to natural disasters, and help kids learn to talk about their feelings about the news. This reassuring guide is both encouraging and empowering, providing comfort, support and action plans for children and parents learning about troubling events. Highly recommended for ages 6 to 12.

"Something Bad Happened" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/something-bad-happened

There is also a similar guide also for ages 6 to 12: "What to Do When the News Scares You" at https://www.amightygirl.com/what-to-do-news-scares-you

Dawn Huebner is also the author of the bestselling guide “What To Do When You Worry Too Much” for ages 7 to 12, now in a new updated edition at https://www.amightygirl.com/when-you-worry-too-much

For parents and educators, there's an excellent guide filled with conversation scripts and tips on helping kids feel calm in an anxious world, "When the World Feels Like a Scary Place" at https://www.amightygirl.com/world-scary-place

For a simple yet powerful picture book that reassures kids that the world is filled with helpful and friendly people -- and serves as a counterpoint to scary news stories -- check out "Most People" for ages 4 to 7 at https://bookshop.org/a/8011/9780884485544 (Bookshop) and https://amzn.to/3wKwNzL (Amazon)

For more books to help kids of all ages manage their worries, visit our blog post "25 Books to Help Kids Overcome Anxiety, Worry, and Fear" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=22612

03/03/2026

Oh! What a beautiful world!! So grateful for those moments of peace and wonder ..
May you find such moments in the middle of the turmoil…

02/24/2026

Wanted to share a beautiful poem written by Jan Richardson I just came across. It is called : How the Light Comes:

I cannot tell you how the light comes.
What I know is that it is more ancient than imagining.
That it travels across an astounding expanse to reach us.
That it loves searching out
what is hidden, what is lost, what is forgotten
or in peril
or in pain.
That it has a fondness
for the body, for finding its way
toward flesh
for tracing the edges of form
for shining forth
through the eye,
the hand,
the heart.
I cannot tell you how the light comes,
but that it does.
That it will.
That it works its way
into the deepest dark
that enfolds you,
though it may seem
long ages in coming
or arrive in a shape
you did not foresee.
And so may we this day turn ourselves toward it.
May we lift our faces to let it find us.
May we bend our bodies to follow the arc it makes.
May we open
and open more
and open still
to the blessed light
that comes.

02/22/2026

“You normally have to be bashed around a bit by life to see the point of daffodils, sunsets and uneventful nice days.”
Alain de Botton

02/12/2026

Thinking of all the people affected by the terrible tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
Sending light , sending warmth to all

02/01/2026

Clair de lune with Rosalie

01/12/2026

Trying to focus on sending light rather than fall into fear and despair . Bon courage!!

01/01/2026

My best wishes to you all as we walk into a New Year!! Bonne et Heureuse Année!!