Art therapy, spring & me
The changing seasons can influence our mood and wellbeing. They can also help us understand our own emotions. Let’s take a moment to notice spring.
Spring is a time of change, waking up the world after winter’s quiet. It’s a fresh start – a chance to grow, try new things, and let go of what we don’t need anymore.
Look around: What signs of spring do you see? Tiny blossoms appear on trees, bright green shoots push through cracks in the pavement, and the smell of wild garlic fills the air. Streams bubble with life as frog and toad spawn begin their journey.
The first full moons of spring – the ‘Plough Moon’ and the ‘Seed Moon’ – remind us that change is natural, and like nature, we’re always growing and finding our way forward.
Spring shows us that even after the coldest winters, life finds a way to bloom again. And like flowers breaking through frost, we’re all reaching for the light.
Getting support
If you need further support or want to engage with art therapy, then we’d encourage you to contact an art therapist in your area. Or head to ‘Find an art therapist’ on the British Association of Art Therapists’ website.
Spring art therapy activity:
Managing change through drawing
1. Take a pencil and some paper.
2. Without taking the pencil off the page, using a continuous line, draw yourself as a flower pushing through the ground.
3. If you come across a difficult part, keep going and see what happens.
4. Try this several times if you like. You could also do this outdoors, observing a real flower coming up through the soil or a tree growing in your local park or garden.
