33 Elephants

The bow emerged as if out of nowhere, so I wrapped it, tied it, and stitched it! My heat pads range in size, shape, color, theme, and are usually about 6"-8" W/H

Learn more about my approach to mental health and individual therapy at 33elephants.com

I was inspired to fold the fabric, and it formed a tube. After I stitched it and opened it up, I knew it was done. I added some fun decorative machine stitching to enhance and stabilize the folds. My handmade pot holders range from 6" to 8" W/H and include a hanging rivet.

Stacked Knot is a 30-ish" x 30-ish" wall hanging. Shop abstract textile art on 33elephants.com

Stacked Knot | 33 Elephants Stacked Knot is currently available for purchase at 33 Elephants.

Upcycle your favorite shirt into the perfect utility roll-up case, no matter what you like doing. Or just buy this one... It's pretty awesome too.

Mtv Roll Up Case | 33 Elephants Mtv Roll Up Case is currently available for purchase at 33 Elephants.

The perfect way to stay warm and covered in elephant kisses. Select from premade or order custom.

Next up, why it is critical to identify and understand the destructive power of abusive behavior, and tactics that are used.

It Must Be Personal Abuse and abuse tactics: lived experiences and the lessons that followed.

Engaging in coping activities helps relieve stress and promote relaxation. What's your favorite coping activity? Learn more about how I discovered the natural link between creative expression and processing trauma.

Rainbow Shooting Star Finding an effective coping outlet is a big deal.

Year-end is so fun. I dive into change and different ways to approach it, ways that can lower the volume on the overwhelm, or help prioritize. And of course, more insight into trauma. Shocking, I know.

Reflect and Reset Instead of setting a resolution, set an action, intent, or goal.

This week, sharing the benefits of creative expression for trauma survivors.

Herd of 33 Elephants Creative expression is a fluid energy that provides a vision for what we can't see.

This week, I explore ways to break the sexually dysfunctional cycle and reexamine our approach to talking about it with our partners and our kids.

Let's Talk About S*x

I dove recklessly into authenticity in my post about the quilt “In The Clouds,” which features the creative process behind its construction.

The rainbow means so many different things to me, and this wall hanging offered an opportunity to process the specifics. It is easy to connect my art with the use of bright colors, and it goes deeper than that. 🌈

Rainbows are used symbolically in the mental health world to represent different things, many of which resonate with me and connect to existing passions.

What happens after the rain It's just who I am: a technically-minded therapist as chill as the clouds in the sky.