Previously on Discover Art Therapy Monthly…
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[July Newsletter] An honest summer check-in
Hi friend,
Recently, I made a few new art therapy friends in person who had only known me from online, and when they talk about what they see online from me, every single one of them says: “You do soooo much.”
And honestly… they’re right.
I’ve shared everything from watercolour for somatics, to b...
by @discoverarttherapy —
Jul 01, 2025
Simplicity, Burnout & Watercolours
Hi friend,
This newsletter is coming to you 10 days into June… because I’ve been deep in building something beautiful.Between designing 🌀The Watercolour Reset, filming a whole new series for YouTube (!!), and holding space inside The Make Space — I’ve been running on passion, joy, and a lot of be...
by Ashleigh Gureckas, Discover Art Therapy —
Jun 10, 2025
art therapy
creative burnout
free art therapy resources
intuitive watercolor
mindfulness art
nervous system regulation
perfectionism recovery
simplify your life
somatic art
therapeutic art challenge
What the earth (and art) can teach us about letting go of perfectionism
Hey there,
Ashleigh the art therapist here saying hello on this beautiful sunny second day of May (or at least sunny where I am)!I didn't send a newsletter yesterday because honestly? I didn't know what I wanted to share quite yet.
Sometimes the systems we are used to are actually the very ones k...
by @discoverarttherapy, Ashleigh Gureckas —
May 02, 2025
eco art therapy
imperfection
letting go
nature based healing
Authenticity, art, and the places that change us (or bring us closer to our true self)
Hey friend,
Have you ever stepped into a space that just felt different?
Like the air was lighter, your shoulders softened, and—without even meaning to—you just… came back to yourself?
For me, that space was a summer camp called Camp Wanakita when I was a kid.. that was the first time I truly fe...
by @discoverarttherapy, Ashleigh Gureckas —
Apr 03, 2025
art as self-reflection
art therapy
authentic self
authenticity
finding yourself
self-discovery
true self
Let’s Play Our Way Out of Perfectionism This March
Hey friend,
Let’s start with a little reminder: The real magic happens when we stop trying to get it right.
Can I be honest? I love my dad but when I was a kid on a math test if I got 9/10 he would say, "where's the other 1?"He was half joking, and he didn't realize what he was saying. I forgive...
by Ashleigh Gureckas, discoverarttherapy —
Mar 01, 2025
art as self-reflection
art therapy
curiosity & play
expressive arts
imperfect art
letting go of perfection
self-discovery
The longest relationship you’ll ever have is with yourself—how are you nurturing it?💖
Hey friend,
Okay, let’s get honest.
For years, I believed that being “hard on myself” was the key to self-improvement. I thought if I just pushed harder, expected more, and kept chasing that impossible version of “perfect,” I’d somehow become the best version of myself.
Spoiler: That didn’t work...
by Ashleigh Gureckas, discoverarttherapy —
Feb 20, 2025
art for self-discovery
art therapy
emotional well-being
healing through art
mindful creativity
reflective art prompts
self-compassion
self-love
sustainable self-care