Notes

A reflective space documenting my journey as a mature-age student in therapeutic arts studies at MIECAT Institute. Through creativity, observation and personal reflection, I explore art as a pathway to healing, meaning, memory and human flourishing.

Notes from a Mature Art Therapy Student

Learning to Trust the Space Between

Learning to Trust the Space Between

When I enrolled at MIECAT, I expected to learn new theories, techniques and ways of working creatively. I knew I would be challenged, and I hoped I would grow. What...

Learning to Trust the Space Between

When I enrolled at MIECAT, I expected to learn new theories, techniques and ways of working creatively. I knew I would be challenged, and I hoped I would grow. What...

Three Days In

Three Days In

Three days into my Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice at MIECAT, I have some surprising news. I love it. Over the past few weeks, I wasn't entirely convinced this course...

Three Days In

Three days into my Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice at MIECAT, I have some surprising news. I love it. Over the past few weeks, I wasn't entirely convinced this course...

Beginning the Journey

Beginning the Journey

For several years now, I have found myself returning to the idea of studying art therapy. It seemed to quietly sit in the background of my life, waiting patiently for...

Beginning the Journey

For several years now, I have found myself returning to the idea of studying art therapy. It seemed to quietly sit in the background of my life, waiting patiently for...