how does making art help?

The use of art in a therapeutic setting has a way of moving knowledge from the subconscious to our conscious awareness. It is surprisingly powerful and helpful in terms of gaining insight and strengthening relationship to self. A person does not have to be artistically inclined in order to benefit from art therapy. The emphasis is not about creating a finished work of art, the emphasis is on the process and how it taps into your innate wisdom. Acknowledging and experiencing your own wisdom can be remarkably transformative.

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Kristen Maus, MA, ATR
telephone 503-830-5752
email kristen@emotionaleatingpdx.com
address
909 North Beech Street @ Mississippi Ave.
Suite 206
Portland, Oregon 97227
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I offer a warm, color-charged environment.
My office is on historic Mississippi Avenue in North Portland.
“Our compulsion to overeat is fed by our unloving, critical voice. In order to arrest the compulsion, we must approach ourselves with a gentle compassion and a willingness to understand our emotional needs.”
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“Finding Kristen’s intuitive eating group felt like a miracle to me. I have been struggling on my own for years with my confused ideas about eating and my relationship to my body. Being part of this group has helped me to find my own voice. Being with others that have similar pains and hopes as me helped me to realize I am more normal than I believed. Kristen’s unending kindness and ability to see the best in people and circumstances made me feel instantly comfortable. I am excited to continue my journey with her help...”

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