Valentines and Friendship: A True Love
From the Desk of Dr. Judith Greer Essex A love letter to our friends: Dear Friends, As Valentine’s Day comes and goes, I find myself reflecting on the many shapes love can take. So often, this day is painted in hues of romantic red and adorned with hearts entwined, yet love's palette is far more expansive. Many of us
Expressive Art Therapy Movement Activity: Year of the Wooden Snake
The Year of the Snake: Symbolism and Transformation From the Desk of Dr. Judith Greer Essex: The Year of the Snake invites you to release outdated beliefs, fears, and habits that no longer serve you. In this activity, you’ll use movement and reflection to shed these old "skins." In Chinese astrology, the Year of the Snake is seen
Expressive Collage Activity: Exploring the Past and Future
Let’s dive into a creative exercise that will explore both the past and the future. We’ll be using art to reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to go. Here’s how you can create your own visual and written exploration of time: From the Desk of Dr. Judith Greer Essex: You will begin creating something visually
Honoring Janus: God of the New Year
New Year’s Day holds a unique significance in many cultures, and one of the most interesting aspects is its association with the Roman God Janus. If you're Roman—or at least familiar with Roman mythology—then you likely know that Janus is the deity who presides over the transitions into new beginnings, as well as the passages that
The Autumn Leaves
The leaves in New England were terrific this year. Returning from my annual writer’s retreat in Maine with my wo-mentor poet Elizabeth McKim, I reflect on the turning of the leaves. It is hypnotic; they let go and blaze with color. I found sixty different colors in the leaves! So delightful and satisfying for the eye!
The High of the Alps: five reasons to come study with me at EGS
After two years of teaching for the European Graduate School online, (egsuniversity.edu) I was delighted to return as a professor to the campus in Saas Fee, Switzerland this year. I encourage you to join me. Why go to all that effort and expense Here are four reasons: Students study with top educators in the “polyaesthetic, decentering” method