A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Colourful Therapeutic Drawings

Drawing allows us to express ourselves when words fail. When Dr Alexis went through depression, there was a time where she could not speak. “There was something holding me back, there was something that stopped me from speaking or explaining how I truly felt - I had to use another language to really express what I was feeling.” Drawing is a way to translate thoughts, emotions and reflections onto a piece of paper. It allows you to speak past the words you have learnt. You may not be sure where to start so here are some tips to learn how to freely express your thoughts no matter your skills level.