The Past and Future of this Blog

To you, and to me,

It's so fun for me to look back through posts and drafts cataloged in this blog. I began the blog as a way to collect all of the ideas and interventions I was learning in graduate program. I can remember the feeling of excitement and overwhelm as I tried to keep track of new brain content-- the feeling that I was going to burst with all I was learning.
That feeling still exists in me today, and I'm starting to accept it as part of my way of being in the world. For me there is an urgency to collect information and inspiration. I almost feel like an inspiration junkie-- seeking it out in the books I read, the podcasts I listen to, the conversations I engage in.

There have been many times when I've thought, "I should start a new blog" that focuses more on what I'm currently learning or the kind of therapist I am today. Some of my initial assessment strategies have long been shelved, and in a lot of ways, I've evolved into a therapist who uses many modalities to foster rapport, insight, and healing. That being said, I'm glad that I've stuck with the Art Therapy Catablog. It really has become a record of my personal growth and my changing curiosities. I used to feel guilty for my inconsistent postings. But in this moment, I feel thankful for the ones I did write and share, because together, they create a picture of continued growth, spirit of seeking, and commitment to curiosity.

My intention going forward is to include a wider range of the things I'm learning and the ways in which I'm growing.

May you be inspired by the ideas that live here.


--Sara