This month is an opportunity to celebrate the limitless creativity and grounded realities of transgender and gender-expansive individuals. The expression of one’s gender identity is a magnificent dialectic of holding the individual reins of personal creation in one hand and a sense of everyday, common, shared humanity in the other. This shared humanity is why it is important to highlight the nuances associated with this moment in time for transgender and gender-expansive indi

As October speedily arrives to a close and we find ourselves fully in the throes of fall—with Halloween decorations, an assortment of pumpkin-themed treats and colder weather—I’m reminded of my time living in Tucson, Arizona before moving to Boston. The weekend after Halloween in Tucson is a special time. Usually occurring on the second weekend of November, Tucson hosts an event called the All Souls Procession , which has been taking place for 36 years. This unique public art

There is wellness to be found in making choices or plans on a whim or unexpectedly.  As a creative and expressive arts therapist, I have found great value in fostering and practicing spontaneity in day-to-day life. Whether we make a choice to do something new or novel in the foods we eat, people we meet or activities we do, the act of shaking up the regular day-to-day can produce a felt sense of wellness.  Although there is great value in routines and structure, there can als

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Welcome to the next entry of Mental Health Themes in Music!   In honor of National Recovery Month, with the goal of increasing awareness...