In the helping professions, oppressive systems serve to isolate us. When we come together through creativity and collective care and decolonise our practices, we guard against depletion and build the change we need.

Slowing down and embracing creative practices are acts of resistance. They help us remember that we are more than our productivity. They give us tools for imagining and creating the changes we want to see.  

Creative practice, whether it’s painting, writing, sculpting, knitting, dancing, or singing, can be deeply transformative, so long as the inner critic doesn’t hijack the process.

Recently, I had the pleasure of appearing on Dr. Hayley Quinn's "Welcome to Self®" podcast. We discussed how embracing creativity can transform our lives. Here are some of the key insights from our conversation.