ART & SOUL BLOG
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Calm the Storm: DBT, Somatic Grounding & Mindfulness Tools That Actually Help
Feeling flooded? Try this Tampa-friendly trio: DBT TIPP for crises, somatic grounding for body calm, and MBCT for everyday resilience—simple steps you can use today.
Quieting the Inner Critic: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome can make even the most capable people doubt themselves. Learn what it is, why it happens, and how therapy (and creativity) can help you quiet your inner critic.
A Simple Strategy for Difficult Conversations: Make It a Sandwich Because Who Doesn’t Love a Sandwich
Struggling to say something hard without making it weird? Try the “sandwich method”—a people-friendly way to serve up truth with a side of compassion. It works wonders with partners, coworkers, family, and even strangers at the DMV.
A Therapist’s Guide to Tackling Overwhelm
Feeling overwhelmed by a mountain of tasks? Learn how to break big goals into bite-sized steps, manage anxiety, and stay present—one gentle step (and deep breath) at a time.
The Story of Two Wolves
Which wolf are you feeding? In this blog, Tampa therapist Dawn Foretich explores the powerful Cherokee legend of the two wolves and how it mirrors the choices we make in therapy and everyday life. Learn how to tame your inner critic and strengthen your compassionate self.
Dear Diary, It’s Me, Trying to Feel Better
From scribbles in a notebook to art-filled pages and voice memos, journaling is one of the most accessible mental health tools out there. Tampa therapist shares how journaling can support anxiety, depression, grief, and more—with a few famous diary keepers for inspiration.
Gaslighting: When Someone Makes You Feel Like You’re Losing Your Mind (You’re Not)
Gaslighting makes you doubt your own reality. Learn the signs, why it happens, and how to break free from manipulative relationships with the help of a Tampa therapist.
Grief: You’re Not Going Crazy, You’re Grieving
Grief is messy, nonlinear, and deeply human. Whether you're newly grieving or stuck in the process, here's how to find healing — and why you're not going crazy.
Fierce with Reality: How Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance Set You Free
Discover how becoming “fierce with reality” through self-awareness and self-acceptance can free you from patterns like guilt, codependency, and self-sabotage. A Tampa individual and couples therapist shares tools to help you reclaim your energy and your story.
Trust Issues? Let’s Talk About It.
Learn how trust impacts every relationship—from romantic to personal to the one you have with yourself. Tampa therapist and art therapist Dawn shares how to rebuild trust, offer real apologies, and strengthen your self-trust for a calmer, more connected life.
Understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS): How Mapping Your Inner World Supports Healing
Curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? Learn how this powerful, evidence-based approach used by Tampa therapist and art therapist Dawn Foretich at The Way is Through can help you heal from within by mapping and connecting with your inner parts.
Why a Mood Journal is Your Secret Weapon Against Anxiety and Depression
Feeling like your moods are all over the place? A mood journal can help you—and your doctor—understand what’s really going on. Learn how to track your emotions like a pro!
Anxiety Relief - 4 Helpful Tools with Bonus Art Therapy Directives
Tampa therapist and art therapy techniques meet science-backed anxiety relief. Discover how blending evidence-based coping skills (like deep breathing and cognitive restructuring) with expressive arts can help you—or your clients—find calm in Florida’s busy pace. Bonus: Creative directives perfect for Tampa’s vibrant, healing community.
