ART & SOUL BLOG
reflections on healing, growth, and the art of being human.
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Freeing Yourself From the Grip of Phobias
Phobias aren’t proof you’re weak—they’re your nervous system doing its job too well. Learn grounding, mindfulness, and exposure techniques to reclaim your body and your life.
Sleep Isn’t a Luxury, It’s Medicine
Sleep isn’t a luxury—it regulates mood, decreases anxiety, and protects physical health. Learn how Tampa-based therapy and art therapy approaches use sleep hygiene, nervous system regulation, and bedtime routines to support long-term healing and emotional resilience.
The Three Roads: Choosing Change, Acceptance, or Suffering
Every day, we’re choosing one of three roads: suffering, proactive change, or acceptance. The power lies in knowing that you can choose—and forgiving yourself for the times you didn’t.
The Power of a Multi-Prong Approach to Mental Health
Managing mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. Medication, therapy, clean eating, mindful media, bloodwork, and connection all work together in a multi-prong approach to healing.
What Is Trauma and Intergenerational Trauma?
Tampa-based therapist and art therapist Dawn Foretich, LMHC, explains how trauma and intergenerational trauma affect mental health—and how therapies like CBT, EMDR, and art therapy can help you heal deeply and sustainably.
Rest Is Productive: Therapist-Backed Ways to Recharge Without Taking a Vacation
No PTO left? You can still beat burnout with these Florida therapist-approved microbreaks. Learn how to reset your nervous system, sharpen focus, and reclaim calm—one pause at a time.
Therapy Is the Red Pill: Real Growth Starts Here in Tampa
Therapy is like taking the red pill—scary but life-changing. Learn how working with a Florida therapist can help you ditch the patterns and reclaim your power.
Staying Connected When Life Gets Tough
Feeling disconnected or overwhelmed? Tampa therapist Dawn Foretich, LMHC, shares gentle, real-world ways to rebuild connection, without emotional overload. Learn simple strategies to stay supported, especially during life’s rough patches.
What is Somatic Therapy? A Mind-Body Approach to Healing
Somatic therapy helps heal anxiety, trauma, and stress by connecting the mind and body. Learn how this approach, offered by a Tampa therapist, can help release trauma, regulate emotions, and restore balance.
