Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Steps Toward Building The Life You Want In 2015

A dear client of mine recently shared this great article with me. It shares steps for building (or re-building) your life in a way that feels meaningful and wonderful to you. Sounds like a great way to start out 2015, if you ask me! click here to check out the article!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

A peek into Kate's world



















 Not often do I make posts about myself or my art, but I thought I would share the beginning of my new series with you. For as long as I can remember, I have made these complex doodles. These are the markings and lines that come out of me while I am doing other things....listening, watching, or engaging in another task.

I love my doodles because they are a part of me. Each is unique, different in its own way, and one-of-a-kind. They express the inner process occurring within me at any given time, and are a sort of "snap shot" of my Self in the moment.



Thursday, September 25, 2014

Trees, Glorious Trees

Those who know me well know of my fascination with trees. 

The image of a tree has an amazing ability to represent human form in a metaphor that is often intriguingly accurate and thought provoking. For example, the deeply knotted, weathered-looking trunk in the first tree shown below could parallel a person's experience of their life and body being tight, knotted, and worn. The roots shown in the second tree, straining to hold a tree that appears to be falling sideways, could be indicative of a person's "roots" or feelings of steadiness and groundedness being pulled apart from the solidity of their life as their world shifts directions. The third tree shows a pear-shaped trunk sitting solidly upon its foundation. This could indicate a body image depiction of a person feeling the weight of their body. 

These trees all grow naturally and beautifully at the Denver Botanic Gardens, however the way individuals draw trees can show many hints into both their conscious and subconscious experience of their Self on multiple fronts.

Thank you, Mother Nature, for giving us such accurate and applicable metaphors for our own projection!








Thursday, September 11, 2014

Stellar Deal!

For a limited amount of time, my book The Authentic Mother, will be for sale on Amazon's Kindle store for only $1.99! If you haven't already gotten your copy, click here to nab one!

A few reviews for the book state:

"This is a truly amazing book that can accompany any new parent or parent-to-be on their first stages of the exciting journey of new parenthood. Kate King's writing is very authentic, wise, and connects well with the reader. Can’t wait to read more! As a licensed professional counselor, I feel this book will be a valuable asset to many of my clients and others I know who have gone through new parenthood or are now. I also love the creative aspects to it, which add so much depth and allow the reader to adapt it to their unique situation and personality."

"The way the author wrote The Authentic Mother is so genuine you feel as though she is there with you, helping you through it, sharing her story with you. She isn't writing as a therapist, she is writing as a friend. Before I read this book I was in a dark place and I didn't even realize it. I am not currently a mother, but I did suffer the loss of my child through adoption. While working through and completing the art directives in this book, I was able to shine a bright light onto the scary areas surrounding my feelings. I now feel a sense of freedom and purpose. I suggest this book for any woman who has been pregnant. This book gives you a sense of sisterhood. We are all in this together! Well done, Kate King!"

"The Authentic Mother is an insightful, honest, thoughtful and a well written book. The lessons that can be learned are not only for mothers but are extend to those that aren't, as well as fathers, and friends and family of parents. Beyond the wonderfully written content, the art directives are interesting, well explained, and optional, if it's not your thing. Kate King and The Authentic Mother offer a perspective that is missing from parenting books. A definite recommend!"

Monday, September 1, 2014

6 Ways to Challenge Fear

Do you ever struggle with fear? Who doesn't?

I thought this article offered some really great ways to look your fears in the face and decide, truly, how scary they are. Click here to check out the article.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Please check out Kate's newly published book!

Please check out Kate's newly published book!



Beginning at day-one, the adventure of parenthood is unlike any other. The Authentic Mother is a companion book for new parents and their loved ones that validates the complex experience of parenthood, shares new research about the ways parenthood re-wires the brain, and offers creative exercises to process and explore the multitude of feelings a new parent may experience.





To purchase the paperback version on Amazon:
Please click here

To purchase the Kindle version on Amazon:
Please click here


Thank you for your interest and support!

Monday, July 7, 2014

Big Bites, Little Bites

How very interesting it is to consider the difference of food intake from one country to the next. 

I stumbled upon this thought-provoking article and wanted to share it with you. 

If you could put your daily food intake on a tray in front of you, would you be happy with what you see? Would you feel judgmental? Guilty? Grateful?

Click here to read the article

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

How Very Connected We All Are

This is an a-ha type of video that illustrates the oneness of us all
in the grand ecosystem of our planet. In this video you will hear from various astronauts about their experience of Earth---and its inhabitants---as experienced from far above and beyond. Definitely worth a look!

Click here

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Great Group Therapy for Individuals with Eating Disorders


For individuals struggling with eating disorder behaviors, I wanted to share this fantastic resource.  Dr. Janean Anderson runs a couple of fantastic groups that can be so helpful in building a recovery-focused community. Please see below:

--Eating Disorder Process Group:
Get help with Dr. Janean Anderson, a specialist in treating eating disorders.  Dr. Anderson is offering a process group for eating disorders/disordered eating, exercise and body image concerns. The Eating Disorder Process Group is a supportive therapy group for individuals to learn more about their struggles with food and their bodies. Group runs Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm.  This is not a drop-in group.  Sliding scale rates are available. 

-Eating Disorder Skills Group:
The Skills Group for Eating Disorders is a semi-structured group designed to give members a place to talk about their success and struggles and to learn strategies to help reduce eating disordered behavior.  The group uses skills and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).  Each week a new lesson is presented, introducing a new skill or concept. Group runs for 10 weeks.

-Relationships Process Group:
The Relationships Process group is an interpersonal process group for people who would like to work on issues related to relationships such as intimacy, trust, self-esteem, care taking, setting boundaries, as well as depression, anxiety, and other concerns. Group runs from 7:00-8:30 on Thursdays in 10 week increments. 

For more information about Dr. Janean and the groups she runs, click here 
 


Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Strange and Intriguing Theories


 
Check out this interesting article to read about strange and intriguing theories on our Selves as people, the world we live in, and the consciousness we tap into in our every-day lives.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Let it go.

Whatever, whomever, however, or why-ever it may be, my invitation to you on this lovely spring day is this:

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

New Office



I am all moved in to my new office space and it feels great. What a wonderful office for healing, growth, and creative expression. 



5310 DTC Parkway. Suite G. 
Greenwood Village, CO. 80111



Stop by for a visit or call to schedule an appointment! For a limited time I am offering sessions at a decreased rate to celebrate this exciting transition. Call (970)319-9960 or email katekingtherapy@gmail.com to inquire further. 

Sunday, February 16, 2014

New Great Book for Healing from Sexual Trauma

Great new book written by a talented trauma therapist. 

If you or anyone you know struggles/has struggled with sexual trauma, this book can offer great insight, understanding, and healing.
Click here to see on Amazon

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Create Storytelling Ideas for Kids

If you're looking for ways to enhance your child's (or even your own) creativity, here are a few great examples for imaginative storytelling activities. 

By the way, this blog "The Imagination Tree" is quickly becoming a favorite of mine for all things creative for kids, as well as for adults. Keep in mind that adults can utilize child directives to connect with their own inner child and sense of playfulness. Try not to limit yourself away from creativity simply because many art directives seem to be designed with kids in mind. Anything can be tweaked to be fun and introspective for adults with just a little bit of imagination.

Click here for creative storytelling ideas

Friday, January 31, 2014

Artwork Created by Murderers

This is a pretty interesting depiction of the way art therapy can show some of the inner experiences we, as humans, possess. 
If you dare, please check out these very powerful images created by various murderers.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Great Creative Idea For Kids

Is your child drawing on the walls? On the floor? On anything he or she can get their tiny hands on? 

I just found this great product that allows kids to draw on their shoes over and over again, as many times as they want. Pretty fantastic. 

Click here to check it out!

Monday, January 6, 2014

30 Important Questions

I wanted to share this great article around this New Year's time, as we all consider our intentions for the new year, and reflect on our contributions gone past. This is a great article that hones in on some of the sweetest pieces of life, and how to be sure you're incorporating them into yours!

Click here to read the article