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Art Therapy: In Process · July 24 · 42 min

Characters, Creativity & Kid Chaos

In this episode, Ann and Matt take a nostalgic journey through the TV shows that shaped who they are, exploring the characters that stayed with them long after the credits rolled. They discuss how storytelling influences our values, sparks creativity, and helps us make sense of the world. The conversation also dives into the role of characters in art therapy, how creating and connecting with fictional characters can help children and adults process emotions, build resilience, and tell their own stories in meaningful ways. Of course, no parenting podcast would be complete without a few surprise guest appearances from the kids in the background. Their interruptions are a reminder that real life rarely happens in silence and that’s exactly the beauty of it.

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In this episode, Ann and Matt take a nostalgic journey through the TV shows that shaped who they are, exploring the characters that stayed with them long after the credits rolled. They discuss how storytelling influences our values, sparks creativity, and helps us make sense of the world.

The conversation also dives into the role of characters in art therapy, how creating and connecting with fictional characters can help children and adults process emotions, build resilience, and tell their own stories in meaningful ways.

Of course, no parenting podcast would be complete without a few surprise guest appearances from the kids in the background. Their interruptions are a reminder that real life rarely happens in silence and that’s exactly the beauty of it.

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