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Helping you connect you with yourself, others, and God through art 🎨

04/17/2026

Complex PTSD doesn’t always look like what people expect.

It can show up in the body long after the situation is over—through feeling on edge, shutting down, emotional overwhelm that seems to come out of nowhere, or difficulty trusting that safety is real.

Many adults with complex trauma don’t just struggle with “memories.” They struggle with nervous system responses that learned how to survive in environments where safety was inconsistent or unpredictable.

In therapy, we don’t try to rush past that.

Art therapy offers a different entry point. Instead of forcing words for experiences that feel overwhelming or hard to name, we slow down. We use image, color, and expression to help the nervous system communicate in a way that feels safer and more contained.

There is no pressure to tell your story perfectly here.

We listen to what shows up—visually, emotionally, and somatically—and we work gently from there.

Healing doesn’t start with pushing through.
It starts with safety, pace, and enough space for your system to settle.

If you’ve ever felt like your reactions are “too much” or “don’t make sense,” you’re not alone—and there is a way to work with that gently.

04/15/2026

Tiffany works with teens and young adults navigating depression and anxiety, offering a space that is both creative and deeply supportive. Her approach blends acrylic and watercolor painting, inviting clients to explore their inner world in ways that words alone sometimes can’t.

She brings a calm, empathetic presence and a genuine passion for helping clients feel seen, understood, and guided in their healing.

✨ Current openings:
• Thursday at 11am & 12pm
• Friday at 11:30am

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy—or know a teen or young adult who could benefit—this could be a great place to begin.

04/14/2026

You are not too much. And your story is not too complicated.

So many adults come into therapy carrying the belief that they need to “sort themselves out” before they’re ready to be understood. That they should be more calm, more clear, more put together before they take up space with what they’ve lived through.

But healing doesn’t ask you to simplify your story first.

In art therapy, we don’t start with the pressure to explain everything perfectly. We start with what’s present—what shows up in color, shape, texture, silence. Sometimes what words can’t hold yet, images can begin to safely contain.

Especially with complex trauma and grief, the experience is often layered. Mixed emotions. Contradictions. Parts of you that feel far away from each other. That doesn’t mean you’re too much—it means you’ve had to carry a lot.

Therapy is not about shrinking your experience so it’s easier to handle. It’s about creating enough safety and containment that all of you is welcome to be seen at a pace that feels manageable.

You don’t have to earn space here by being more simple, more healed, or more “ready.”

You get to come as you are.

04/13/2026

Jazmin has a heart for walking alongside clients navigating perfectionism, life transitions, and identity—creating space for authenticity, healing, and growth.

Her approach to art therapy is rooted in creating a space where clients feel safe to express themselves freely, without judgment, while exploring both their inner world and spiritual journey.

She currently has virtual openings on Tuesdays and Thursdays (day & evening).

We’re so thankful for the care and intention she brings to this work ✨

04/11/2026

When your child brings artwork home from art therapy, it can be hard to know how to respond.

Do you ask questions?
Try to understand it?
Hang it up right away?

If you’ve ever felt unsure—you’re not alone.

The moments after session matter, but you don’t have to get it perfect.

Instead, think of your role as creating a space where your child feels safe, respected, and in control of their story.

👉 Swipe through for a few simple ways to support them

Often, it looks like letting them lead, staying curious, and giving them space to share (or not share) in their own time.

Sometimes the most supportive thing you can say is:
“Do you want to tell me about it?”

Your child’s art therapist is holding the deeper work in session—
and at home, your presence helps reinforce that safety.

Not every piece needs to be explained.
And that’s okay 🤍

04/03/2026

“I love witnessing the aha moments…”

That moment when something clicks—when the art in front of you helps you understand your story in a new way. That’s where so much healing begins.

Cari is passionate about walking alongside adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions—creating space for those meaningful moments to unfold.

✨ Openings available Mondays & Fridays, 11am–2pm

04/02/2026

New addition to our space thanks to Liv, Holly, and Facebook marketplace 😍

03/29/2026

So proud of Hoa and Rebecca for leading such a meaningful art therapy workshop for this moms group 💛

They did an incredible job equipping moms with tools, insight, and creative ways to support their kids in building resilience. It’s always powerful to see what happens when art, connection, and intentional parenting come together.

If you’ve been thinking about adding art therapy to your group, church, or community—we would love to come alongside you! We offer workshops that are thoughtfully planned and tailored to your group’s unique needs, and we bring all the materials with us.

Reach out today to learn more—we truly have an amazing team of art therapists ready to support you ✨

03/19/2026

Our amazing Therapists at Creative Connections and The Bloom studio threw us a joint baby shower 💙💗 we couldn’t be more thankful for our amazing teams and the community we have here!

03/17/2026

There are moments when words feel out of reach.

Not because there’s nothing to say…
but because the experience feels too big, too complex, or too overwhelming to put into language.

This is where art can help.

Art therapy creates space for expression without forcing words.
Through color, shape, and movement, emotions can begin to take form in a way that feels safer and more manageable.

As the image develops, something shifts.

The feeling is no longer just internal —
it’s held, seen, and something we can gently explore together.

That’s part of why art therapy can be so powerful, especially for kids, teens, and even adults who feel stuck trying to “explain” how they feel.

You don’t have to have the right words to begin.

Sometimes, you just have to start creating.

🎨 Save this for the days when talking feels like too much.

03/08/2026

Different art materials engage the brain and nervous system in different ways.

Some materials are structured and grounding (like colored pencils or markers), which can help clients who feel overwhelmed or anxious.

Others are more fluid and expressive (like watercolor or paint), which can help access emotions that are harder to put into words.

Some materials invite control and focus, while others allow for release and exploration.

Art therapists are specifically trained to understand how materials impact emotional expression, regulation, and processing. We thoughtfully choose materials based on a client’s needs, goals, and readiness in the moment.

So while you might see paint, clay, or collage supplies in the room, what’s happening is much more than an art project.

It’s a therapeutic process.

🎨 Art therapy engages the brain, body, and emotions in ways words alone sometimes can’t.

03/03/2026

Talking is powerful.

But sometimes the nervous system needs movement before it finds language.

Art therapy allows emotion to surface safely — without forcing explanation.

If you’ve ever struggled to “find the words,” you’re not alone.

Sometimes healing begins with a brushstroke.

Save this for the days when talking feels like too much 🤍

Address

1605 Southcross Drive West
Burnsville, MN
55306

Telephone

+16513009654

Website

http://creativeconnectionscounseling.net/, https://linktr.ee/creativeconnectionscounseling

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