Art for Wellness is most often an abstract form of drawing. You do not need to have any skills besides being able to hold a pen. You are coached in the drawing process and will receive expert guidance.

Sessions are held in person or over Zoom. The work is equally effective as long as we are able to talk and you can show me your drawing from time to time. I draw with you to guide you and my drawing is visible during the session.

Prior to, or at the beginning, of the session we will discuss your issue, problem, topic, and your desired result. Together we will select the process to use. Most sessions take about 1 to 1.5 hours. With a complex topic we can make a longer session or work on the topic over 2 or more sessions. At the end of the session, you have a visual reference to anchor you in the change.

The goal of the session, the desired result, drives the work forward to change.

For in person sessions, I provide the drawing materials, but you are welcome to bring your own, if you wish.

For zoom sessions, you will need: drawing paper or unlined regular paper, pen(s) or sharpie, and if you wish you can use coloured markers, pencils and/or highlighters, and a paper for notes. You will also need access to a device to join the online meeting. 

There are many videos on YouTube and they can help, but they are generic and not specific to any one client's needs at that time. They may be led by a trained Drawing coach or not.

A Drawing coach is trained in the drawing process, and the coaching process. It is a thorough training to ensure that clients get the best help possible.

I am a Certified Life Coach, Neurographica Specialist, Art of Manifesting ™ Drawing method Certified Teacher, as well as an energy worker.

Most children love to draw but sometimes the feedback they get can feel discouraging. If this is you then Art for Wellness is the perfect solution. With gentle, supportive guidance you will be guided to draw to make change in emotions and thoughts.

If you can hold a pen or pencil then you can draw to make change in your life with guidance.

If you can hold a pencil and draw lines and circles then you can draw Art for Wellness. You are guided through drawing lines, circles, and basic shapes.

The purpose of Art for Wellness drawing is not to make a drawing, it is to set an intention and then to draw and feel the change you want to bring in.

If you can hold a pen or pencil then you can draw to make change in your life with guidance. 

There is a lot of scientific research on the ability of the brain to learn and change throughout our entire life (neuroplasticity). Plus there is a lot of research on how all arts, drawing, music, dance help us connect with our body, emotions, and thoughts in ways that we do not connect through words and this helps us access our inner wisdom for insights.

That is how Art for Wellness works. If you want to know more, read this book: Magsamem, Susan. Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Random House Trade Paperbacks. Dec 31, 2024.

I get it. The idea that we can make change, plan projects, find resources and solutions through drawing is novel. Many people have not heard of this yet. The concept of NeuroArt was first proposed in 1922 but it is very recent that specific drawing processes to make change have been developed.

Neurographica came to life in 2014 and the Art of Manifesting Method ™ was developed in 2025.
If you are not sure, you can have a free introductory drawing session with me to experience it for yourself.

I started on this path in 2022 and I have been drawing for change every since. Drawing has helped me access many insights about myself and make significant changes in how I feel and think. I have realised and released many limiting beliefs, come to appreciate the many resources in my life, stop feeling alone and unsupported, and have grown enormously in my self-confidence.

Plus I have trained in Neurographica and the Art of Manifesting so I bring a solid skill and knowledge set to the work. I have been coaching people with Art for Wellness since 2023.

How to Enable Self-Directed Plasticity? Humans are influenced by pre-existing beliefs, values, and perceptions that shape their behaviour. These layers of both desired and undesired thoughts and habits reside within the subconscious mind, exerting influecne over our emotional responses and congnitive desicion-making processes.

As the subconscious mind develops throughout childhood and life experiences, many of the beliefs, emotional responses, and patterns we carry can become deeply rooted. Over time, some of these patterns may no longer support our well-being, growth, relationships, or sense of alignment with ourselves.

However, human possess the capacity for plasticity, indicating that their abilities are malleable and capable of undergoing infinite changes across all developmental dimensions. Consequently, self-directed plasticity presents opportunities for personal growth and transformation.

Grounded in the complexitity whole nature of human beings, self-directed neuroplasticity involves an intentional process of physically altering the brain's structure through techniques that enhance self-awareness, focused attention, and purposeful efforts.

Essentially, achieving real change becomes feasible by deliberately redirecting one's attention away from distractions and complexities towards what is essential and constructive." (1) (1) Foojan Zeine, Nicole Jafari, Mohammad Mani, Kenneth Blum. Awareness integration theory A Psychological and genetic path to self-directed Neuroplasticity. Health Sciences Review, Volume 11, June 2025, 100169.

Plus I have trained in Neurographica and the Art of Manifesting so I bring a solid skill and knowledge set to the work. I have been coaching people with Art for Wellness since 2023.