This directive is a follow-up to the guided imagery, "Self As A Tree." Here is a video of my process after doing the guided imagery for myself. I hope you will give this a try!

I love poetry. The words and concepts conveyed in these ephemeral works of art touch me in ways no other art-form can. Incorporating visual art with poetry is a passion of mine. Here is a simple and fun way to create some beautiful and powerful poetry of your own:

• Find words in magazines and books that "speak" to you, words that draw your interest and stand out to you, then cut them out
• Arrange the words in a way that creates meaning
• Glue them on paper
• Add embellishments like color, drawings, or collage if you wish

For me cooking is an art form and I find it highly therapeutic. It nourishes the body, yes; but it also nourishes the mind and soul. Cooking not only taps into your creativity, it helps with executive functioning and your sensory functioning better than anything I have ever encountered. Here is a video of my latest creation, Turkey and Veggie Red Thai Curry:

Why is cooking so great for executive functioning? Cooking helps with the following: making choices and task initiation, planning and prioritizing, following directions, working memory, organization, and flexibility. These are key areas that can be challenging for people with Asperger's and Autism, ADD, and ADHD. Maybe try cooking to practice using executive functioning skills?

"How Does Your Heart Feel Now, What does it look like right now?"

I found that this directive can be helpful for people going through some kind of life change like moving, divorce, changing jobs or schools, changes in relationships, and with grief. It can be particularly helpful with children. 
Directive:
Read the children's book, The Invisible String and think about what it meant for you. After doing this  think about how your heart is feeling now and then create a visual representation of what your heart looks like. In this example I went 3D by cutting a cardboard heart in half and wrapping each piece with yarn and then tying teach end from each piece of heart together. For me it represented how I feel like my heart is in two places; my new home and my old home since I recently moved to Denver, CO from San Mateo, CA. The act of wrapping was soothing and helped me to feel more grounded and present. Most people would draw or paint on paper and that would typically be the direction I would take a client, but I wanted to try something a little bit out of the box this time.