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With the guidance of his counselor, he explores his emotions through creative expression in an art therapy session at Mental Help Fairy
Introduction
Grief isn’t something you can fix with words, and for Mike, silence was his only companion after losing his mother. He came to Mental Help Fairy seeking a different approach, something beyond traditional talk therapy. That’s when we introduced him to art therapy interventions for grief, a non-verbal method designed to help him express the emotions he couldn’t articulate. Through this form of creative therapy, Mike found a way to process his grief and begin his journey toward healing
The Challenge
Mike’s grief was the kind that made everything feel heavy. Friends tried to help, but their words fell flat. Traditional therapy wasn’t working—how do you talk about something you don’t have words for? Mike needed something that would help him express what words never could. Words can’t heal what they can’t touch. For Mike, art therapy became the only language his grief could understand
What I Did
Instead of forcing Mike to talk, we turned to non-clinical art therapy. This gave him space to express himself without being pressured to put his feelings into words. He channeled his grief into something physical—through paint, shapes, and color, he started to communicate the unspoken weight of his loss.
The Transformation
Mike learned that art wasn’t about creating something “beautiful”—it was about finally expressing the emotions he’d kept locked up. Through art, he gave his grief a voice. Slowly, Mike began to feel lighter. His grief didn’t disappear, but it no longer defined him.
By incorporating non-verbal therapy activities, we allow individuals to process their grief on their own terms
In this safe space, she finds new ways to express feelings that words can’t reach, with the support of his art therapist
Our art therapy activities for grief help individuals find creative ways to express emotions. These activities, such as drawing or painting, offer a non-verbal method to release the weight of grief. In some cases, creative activities for grief healing are more effective than traditional talk therapy.”
Introduction
Lisa, CEO of a healthcare organisation, was burnt out but admitted it felt like a failure. As a marketing professional, the pressure to perform never stopped, and she couldn’t remember the last time she felt anything but exhausted. She came to Mental Help Fairy needing something to change—but not another lecture on work-life balance. Lisa didn’t need another pep talk—she needed to rediscover herself. Creative coaching helped her reclaim her energy and purpose.
The Challenge
Lisa’s job was draining her emotionally and physically. She felt stuck and frustrated, but quitting wasn’t an option. Every day felt like she was running on fumes. She didn’t need more advice—she needed a way to reconnect with herself and rediscover the passion she’d lost.
What I Did
We started with creative coaching, a mix of art and reflective exercises designed to help Lisa understand where her burnout was really coming from. She began to use art as a tool for self-reflection—each drawing or journal entry helping her untangle the stress that had built up over time.
The Transformation
In just a few sessions, Lisa felt a shift. Through creative coaching, she rediscovered her passion for work and learned how to set boundaries to protect her mental health. She went from feeling trapped to feeling empowered—she was back in the driver’s seat of her life and career.Our art therapy activities for grief help individuals find creative ways to express emotions
Feeling trapped in your career? Learn with me how creative coaching at helped Lisa overcome burnout and reignite her passion for work. Book a free consultation today.
Introduction
For Emma, a graphic designer, trauma didn’t look like it did in the movies. There were no outbursts, no visible scars—just the weight of a past she couldn’t escape. She had tried therapy before, but talking about her trauma only scratched the surface. Emma needed something that went deeper—something that wouldn’t force her to relive the pain. Emma didn’t need to retell her trauma—she needed a new way to process it. Art therapy gave her a voice when words couldn’t.
The Challenge
Emma’s trauma ran deep. She had been through the motions of therapy before, but each session felt like ripping open old wounds. Words couldn’t capture the depth of her pain, and she needed a new way to process her emotions.
What I Did
Instead of pushing Emma to talk, we turned to non-clinical art therapy. Through abstract art—colors, shapes, textures—Emma began to express what words had never been able to reach. She didn’t have to explain her pain to anyone. In those moments, she was simply allowed to create.
The Transformation
Emma found a new language through her art—one that allowed her to release her trauma without revisiting the details. Over time, her art became a way to take back the power her trauma had stolen from her. She reclaimed control of her narrative, moving from survivor to creator of her own healing journey.These creative activities for grief healing offer a safe and supportive space for emotional release
If words have failed you and your trauma still lingers, let’s try something different. Book a free consultation today to learn how art therapy can help you heal on your own terms, without reliving the pain.
Through art therapy, we help children and adults reconnect with their inner child and heal from grief and trauma. Mental Help Fairy supports emotional recovery with creative expression
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