Making Art to Overcome a Perfectionist Mindset
Making Art to Overcome a Perfectionist Mindset
What is perfectionism? Perfectionism is a mindset of unrealistic standards that people may impose on themselves, on other people, on situations and/or things, like artwork. How does perfectionism make daily living challenging? People with a perfectionist mindset may experience mental and emotional pressure which leads to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. As a self-identified perfectionist,…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Making Art and Participatory Art
You don’t have to be an artist to make art. You don’t have to be an artist to experience the benefits of making art, such as a decrease in the stress hormone, Cortisol. In fact, there’s evidence that Participatory Art like Art in Recovery and Intuitive Art at TACID, can aid in the wellness and…
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