Author: venus
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Moving Through Delicate Moments
Previously written for my private practice clinic in Montreal – Chez Joie Creative, closed since Feb 2026. What is vulnerability? Vulnerability can be thought of as an instance of defencelessness. The figurative or literal ‘walls’ are down. Your ‘poker hand’ is on display, your most precious secret is no longer hidden. It can be freeing…
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How to Push Through- Doing Hard Things
Previously written (and gently edited) for my private practice – Chez Joie Creative- located in Montreal, QC, closed since February 2026. It takes grit to do the hard thing. I have been there before numerous times. I want to tell you that you too, can do the difficult thing that you have been putting off…
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Drama Therapy and Poetry Therapy in the Processing of Trauma Narratives
Drama Therapy and Poetry Therapy leverage creative expression to aid individuals in processing trauma. They combine experiential and talk therapies, allowing clients to externalize issues and engage somatically. These therapies cater to children, teens, and adults, fostering emotional release, personal narratives, and community connection while offering a safe space for exploration and expression.
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Are you Addicted to Your Phone? Pt. 1
The content explores how Creative Arts Therapies, particularly Drama Therapy, can assist individuals in redefining their relationships with smartphones. It emphasizes the importance of awareness and experimentation to communicate needs and express issues related to phone usage. The therapy encourages role exploration and reflection to foster healthier connections with technology and daily objects.
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Will I Ever Find Love? Pt. 2
The Creative Arts Therapies can aid individuals in understanding their quest for love by exploring identity, relationships, and attachment styles, which are influenced by personal worth and core values. Identity is shaped by direct and ancestral influences, as well as cultural traditions and social interactions with various mentors and figures. Drama Therapy utilizes Role Theory…
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Will I Ever Find Love? Pt. 1
The Creative Arts Therapies, including Drama Therapy, can aid individuals seeking love by exploring identity and relationships. These therapies stimulate oxytocin levels, promoting positive emotions and social connections. Role playing has been shown to enhance happiness and reduce anxiety, supporting personal growth in the quest for love and belonging.
Think Joy Drama Therapy 