Amy Sharp

25/04/2023

13/01/2023

This is beautiful.

Although I don’t feel that anyone is ever truly broken, but sometimes it can feel that way when you are in shutdown mode AKA DANGER mode (as explained by the Polyvagal Theory developed by Psychologist and Neuroscientist, Stephen Porges).

One of the vital steps towards wellbeing, first and foremost, is feeling safe. Human connection and support is integral for the healing process to begin.

So when you are feeling low or anxious, when you feel the cloud, just before the rain begins to pour, try your very hardest to reach out to those closest to you . Those you know will support you and validate your feelings can help you on the path to healing.

And if you are able, remember to reach out to others that you may not have heard from in a while, those that have started to step away from
human connection and cocoon themselves, because you may just be the leg up they need.

Never underestimate what a difference you can make just by sending a message and simply being there to listen 💚💚💚

12/01/2023

A morning routine for little ones that are struggling to regulate in the mornings and get out of the door in time for school !

I am determined to make mornings a happy time as much as possible. It is often a pain point in this household when sensory problems come to the fore and it becomes a battle of wills.

I’ve created this simple visual routine and put it up in the kitchen and on the landing as a reminder of the steps we need to take to try and help them stay on track.

Feel free to save it and use it if you think this may be helpful for your family too. I struggled to find a free download online, so created my own 💜

Note: The play / screen time can be interchangeable according to the needs of the child that day. Sometimes my children love to zone out for 20 minutes watching YouTube Kids, other days they may want to do some reading, play a game with a sibling or even do some homework. I think it’s nice to let them decide what their free time is going to look like and encourage them to make some decisions for themselves at a time where they often feel out of control of their actions and environment.

10/01/2023

Insightful talk on how adverse childhood experience can affect health across a lifespan.

It is surprising just how many of us have suffered trauma without realising we have suffered trauma, and what a massive impact this can have on our health and wellbeing throughout life.

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and parents struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds acros...

09/01/2023

Small taster of the Creating Sanctuary visualisation.

Full version will be available in my upcoming online course 💫

Stay tuned for further details 💚

06/01/2023

I currently have one space left for a 1:1 client, weekly sessions, to start in a couple of weeks. I am currently working 1:1 with young people and adults offering alternative therapies and holistic counselling. Please message for further info.

21/11/2022

How do you manage your uncomfortable feelings ?

It took me a long time to learn to ‘sit’ with feelings and not let them take over ! It’s still something I am practising daily because neurodivergent brains can find it more difficult to emotionally regulate. I celebrate how far I have come even though my regulation still isn’t ‘perfect’ 🙏🏻

18/11/2022

Yesterday as we were driving to my son’s football training in the evening, the sky was so beautiful. I knew it would be sunny today. It was that beautiful crimson pink at the bottom peeking out from under a rich navy blue. I said, “oh wow, look at that beautiful sky, I want to paint it !”
My daughter (5) said, “Mummy, you can’t paint the sky. You won’t be able to reach it.” 😍😂🤣🤣
Love her. What a gem 💎

Image is of my daughter wearing bunny rabbit make up drawn with eye liner. As you do. 🙌🏼

09/11/2022

‘She sat at the back and they said she was shy,
She led from the front and they hated her pride,
They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance,
They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence,
When she shared no ambition they said it was sad,
So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad,
They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears,
And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears,
And she listened to all of it thinking she should,
Be the girl they told her to be best as she could,
But one day she asked what was best for herself,
Instead of trying to please everyone else,
So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees,
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves,
She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine,
And she told them what she'd been told time after time,
She told them she felt she was never enough,
She was either too little or far far too much,
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak,
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek,
Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs,
And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her,
And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave,
For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.'
(Author: Helmsley)

09/11/2022

Life can often take a detour but I always hold on to the outcome being for my greater good !

Was there a time in your life that didn’t quite go to plan but it worked out for the best ?

21/10/2022

Colour where you like … spread colour everywhere 😊

20/10/2022

Everything is a lesson … the darkest places take us to the lightest, so don’t give up because the sun will rise and you will discover why you had to find your way through the darkness. 💫

18/10/2022

It is perfectly okay to slow down and focus inward. Read that again.

16/10/2022

When your daughter asks you to copy her moves … ummmm…. Not quite 🤣🤣

11/10/2022

This sums up exactly what creative therapy is all about for me 💙

10/10/2022

It is world mental health day .

💜 Be sure to check in with yourself today and every day and check in with others even if they seem fine. 💛

My top 5 mental health tips ;

🧡 Take a bath or shower
💚 Go for a walk or sit in the garden
♥️ Eat something healthy and drink plenty of water
💙 Get enough sleep (at least 8 hours)
💛 Do something you love; watch your favourite movie, read a good book, listen to your favourite music, dance around the kitchen, cook your favourite recipe, spend time on a craft project. (whatever it is, make time to do that today)🌟

07/10/2022

Kindness is often mistaken for weakness.

What are your thoughts on this ?

Sometimes people might assume that as you are a kind and helpful person, they can throw anything your way and you will accept it.

When we learn to be kind to ourselves, we often find we are unable to accept all of the demands of others.

This might shock some people and some relationships may go awry because they realise your kindness is not your weakness… but it is in fact, your strength.

29/09/2022

When did you last say NO?

It’s something I’ve been really conscious of this year and I have said no more than usual !

It’s easier to make decisions and stay in alignment with your needs when you understand your values and true desires. ❤️

28/09/2022

We are going through this right now.

If you have ever experienced this … I hear you, I see you and I’m listening. It’s been such an emotional week already, and it’s not the first time this has happened. I don’t think school ‘refusal’ is actually the right term… I feel like that makes it sound like a behavioural issue when that isn’t the case , it’s much deeper than that.

It’s a mental health concern and is often related to diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodiversity. If you as an adult need to take time off of work because you are stressed, overwhelmed and anxious and are finding it too difficult to function - you would be given a sick note by the GP. Just think about that for a second … we shouldn’t be expected to disregard our children’s emotional and mental health needs in fear of a possible fine from the local government or pressure from the teachers.

Luckily we have a diagnosis and the school is working with us on a reduced timetable to support us but I know not all schools are as understanding and without a diagnosis it isn’t always that simple.

27/09/2022

Love this image ! The best ideas come when we are in flow… creativity is at its best when it isn’t forced. This is why creative therapy is so powerful in all areas of life. Regular practise of creative thinking opens up a gateway that can improve all areas of your life.

Ever been trying so desperately to think of an idea or even a word that is on the tip of your tongue ? It doesn’t come until you let the ‘trying’ go and move on… the sparks fly when you are in a relaxed state and open to wisdom 🙏🏻

Image titled “creativity” . Image reads “in a meeting” and shows a tap dripping with the drip labelled “ideas” . Next image reads “On a walk” and shows a waterfall.

23/09/2022

Yesss 😇

23/09/2022

Do you feel like you need MORE?
More support, more guidance, more friendship, more understanding, more tangible steps, more HELP?

Maybe you’ve been to therapy before and it just didn’t work for you . You might have tried talking therapy or CBT but struggled with anxiety about attending or to stick to all the new habits once it was over. Or maybe you haven’t been able to access any sort of therapy due to availability or finances?

You just want a way to move forward, reconnect with your calm and be able to share in a safe space that is always available (especially in those moments when you feel like you are going to BLOW UP !)

Having a safe space where you can be vulnerable away from the chaos of every day life ; a community you can turn to 24/7, is quite simply, invaluable.

Watch this 👇🏽 to learn more about our new SHE community now going into prelaunch mode ❤️

If you love the sound of it (as much as me !!!) register your interest here : https://creativetherapist.wixsite.com/asharp

21/09/2022

I’m so excited to announce that I am launching a brand new community, away from Facebook, our own little cubby of all things glorious and transformational. This poem says it all perfectly (watch this space) !

REMEMBER HER?

Somewhere inside of you, there’s a little firecracker with her arms folded and a frown on her face.
She isn’t happy about all the times you said no when you wanted to say yes.
All the times you said yes when you wanted to say no.
She wanted you to buy the ticket.
She wanted you to take that trip.
She definitely wanted you to take that risk – the one that may have just opened a whole new world.
She wants you to remember what it feels like to run to the sea without a care in the world and splash and laugh till you ache.
To face the day without a fear in your heart and embrace every opportunity that comes.
She doesn’t understand why you won’t wear the bikini.
She doesn’t understand why you won’t eat the cake.
She doesn’t understand why you don’t let it go.
She definitely doesn’t understand why you accept second best.
Somewhere inside there is a little girl who wonders at the adult you’ve become..
She still has many things she wants to learn and so many people still to meet.
She still has food she’d like to taste and parties she wants to dance at.
She still has places she wants to visit and wonders she wants to stare at.
Somewhere inside you, there is a little firecracker – desperate to see more of this thing we call life.

Go get her, she’s fun.

Donna Ashworth

14/09/2022

Tell me one thing you wish you said today (or any other day) but you bit your tongue instead.

Let it out here 👇🏽 (you don’t need to tell us the story) and then go and scream it out !

If that feels uncomfortable, acknowledge that … and start by whispering it out loud and gradually getting louder, repeating it over and over, until you find your voice is being carried and you can’t stop and you SHOUT IT OUT!

Now let that thing go … there, you said it ❤️

08/09/2022

I've just reached 100 followers! Thank you for continuing support. I am working hard behind the scenes to create my offerings and best serve you and look forward to working closely with many of you in the near future 🙏🤗🎉

08/09/2022

Say hello to my spiritual wellbeing 🐙 🤣🤣

⭐️ What is spiritual wellbeing and do you have it sussed yet? ⭐️

It is the balance between your physical, psychological and social wellbeing. It is the ability to achieve a purposeful life without always being “active”.

Some areas to consider in your life are :

❤️ Am I doing anything to serve my community ?
🌲 Am I spending time in nature ?
🎶 Am I appreciating music and/or the arts?
🧘🏻‍♂️ Do I spend time in quiet contemplation/ meditating?
🙏🏻 Do I give time to prayer or affirmation ?
🧠 Am I practising conscious awareness of my thoughts, feelings and physical body ?

Let me know in the comments how many of these you practise regularly 👇🏻👇🏿👇🏽

07/09/2022

I had to give these guys a shout out. This could be the start of a brighter future for many of you here 😄.

The course I’m on with the rebel business school is fabulous… and funded !! If you are thinking about starting a business, don’t go spending hundreds on a coach or investing loads to get started. These guys teach you how to do it all for nothing but your time.

Thought I’d share for anyone who is thinking of starting a business or needs some help moving forward in business. I’ve met some amazing people 😊

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