Healing Through Creativity: Lessons from Art Heals by Shaun McNiff

Art Heals by Shaun McNiff is a lyrical, thoughtful collection of essays on how creative expression supports healing. Blending story, philosophy, and practice, it invites readers to meet themselves through art—not to fix, but to witness, reconnect, and restore.

Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Activities: A Creative Path to Emotional Calm

Mindfulness-Based Art Therapy Activities by Jennie Powe Runde offers a calming, creative way to process emotions and reconnect with yourself. With over 90 gentle prompts, it blends art and mindfulness into a supportive, trauma-informed companion for self-care.

Why Thinking, Fast and Slow Is Essential Reading for Better Decisions

In Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman explores how we think, decide, and misjudge—revealing the two systems behind every choice we make. Clear, insightful, and deeply human, this book invites readers to slow down and understand their own minds better.

Creative Thinking Takes Time: Lessons from John Cleese’s Creativity

In Creativity, John Cleese offers a short, thoughtful guide to creative thinking that’s grounded in humour, experience, and honesty. He reminds us that creativity isn’t forced—it grows when we slow down, make space, and trust the process to unfold.

Your Brain on Art: How Creativity Supports Mental Health and Healing

Your Brain on Art explores how everyday creative experiences—like music, drawing, or colour—can support emotional well-being and brain health. Grounded in neuroscience and full of real-life stories, it’s a calming, insightful guide to living more artfully.

Rethinking Originality: What Steal Like an Artist Gets Right About Creativity

Feeling stuck or unsure where to start? Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon is a refreshing reminder that creativity begins with influence, not isolation. With humour and clarity, it encourages you to stop overthinking and start making what feels honest.

A Mindful Approach to Making Art: Insights from Creative Strength Training

If your creative practice feels stalled or disconnected, Creative Strength Training by Jane Dunnewold offers a grounded, honest path back. With writing prompts, studio insights, and deep reflection, it helps artists create with more clarity, trust, and meaning.

Living Out of Alignment? Martha Beck’s Finding Your Own North Star Offers a Path Back

If life looks fine on the outside but feels misaligned inside, Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck offers a gentle, insightful path back to your true self. This book blends humour, reflection, and guidance to help you realign with what really fits.