The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air – fall is a season of change and transformation. As parents, it's a perfect time to engage in meaningful activities that not only celebrate the beauty of autumn but also offer opportunities for art therapy with your children.

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day and this year we’re highlighting how art therapy can be a great coping mechanism for those struggling with grief. At Sage House Therapy, we use art therapy as a tool to process grief.

"Perinatal" is the period of time from when you become pregnant and up to 1-2 years after giving birth. Art therapy can be very beneficial to women in all stages of their perinatal journey, especially if they’re experiencing mental health issues.

In August 2022, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy partnered on a Perinatal Art Therapy study.

Art therapy integrates art-making and sensory experiences into a mental health setting such as personal therapy. Read on for more information about art therapy exercises and how to make art for therapeutic purposes at home.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the benefits of in-person therapy for children and teens. Keep reading to find out more.

As COVID-19 vaccinations increase and various restrictions are lifted in America, it feels like the pandemic may be winding down. However, the past 16 months have been challenging to say the least. How do we find hope after a pandemic? Read on as we look forward to the future together.

For many new parents, having a baby can be one of the happiest and most exciting times of their lives. For others, it can be more difficult. Read on for more about prenatal and postpartum maternal depression and what to do about it.

Play therapy is a form of therapy that helps clients deal with emotional and mental issues. In addition, it is often helpful when working with children. Continue reading for more information on how play therapy can help children, teens, and even adults.

Coloring helps children develop motor skills such as hand strength and pencil grip, but did you also know that coloring supports a child’s mental health? It’s a simple activity that most kids love to do and has huge benefits.

Creating mandalas can help well-being and reduce anxiety. Mandalas have represented everything from balance and order to religious beliefs and the impermanence of life.

Come join us at Sage House for our newest addition to our community events- Group Painting Classes!