Our creative spark can feel so fragile at times, that we might be tempted to stay mentally ‘on’ in order to protect it. But in truth, it isn’t something you can actually control. It ebbs and flows with the right physical and mental conditions, and so it’s important to know when and how to shut off and create that mental headspace needed for creative clarity and renewal.

Creative expression can be a process of self-exploration and healing, giving us the toolkits we may find helpful to make sense of our experiences. Read on to find out about Kimberly Hetherington’s journey into creative therapy, her passion for supporting personal change as a Vancouver-based creative mindfulness therapist, and some of the prompts she recommends to get started with creative expression.