Anxiety Relief Activity Book - by Leah Guzman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Soothe your anxiety and feel more positive with 50 engaging, artistic activities!

The best way to let go of anxiety is to redirect your thoughts with gentle but engaging activities that keep your mind and hands busy. This anxiety activity book is full of simple drawing, painting, coloring, and writing exercises that will help you stay relaxed as you focus on something creative.

• Different ways to express yourself--Occupy your mind with all kinds of art activities, from pairing your breaths with brush strokes to describing your surroundings, coloring flowers, and making a self-care collage.
• Expert guidance--These activities are designed by a certified art therapist to be easy and entertaining, but also include purposeful instructions that help you stay mindful and think positively.
• Get creative right on the page--Write-in prompts and single-sided pages give you space to unleash your inner artist right inside this book--all you need are your favorite art supplies.

Pick up the Anxiety Relief Activity Book today and replace your anxious thoughts with a sense of calm and creativity.

Review Quotes

"Leah has created a wonderful resource for helping people feel less anxious through creative practices. The exercises in this book are relaxing and approachable and can be a great option for a self-guided therapeutic art experience." -- Emily Sharp, Art Therapist and author of The Guided Art Therapy Card Deck.

"Leah's well-rounded collection offers a diverse mix of activities to calm the mind and relax the body. I felt an immediate shift in my mood when prompted to connect my breath to making simple brushstrokes. Based on her many years of sharing the healing gifts of art-making, Leah expertly crafts these practices to be accessible and welcoming to anyone seeking a healthy form of relief from anxiety." -- Carrie Schmitt, Artist, Art Facilitator, Author of The Story of Every Flower and A Flower in Her Heart.

"Ms. Guzman delivers another book of incredible art inspiration! The Anxiety Relief Activity Book offers easy, self-soothing, expressive art, appealing both to artists and those curious about the healing benefits of art. With her keen eye towards self-care and manifesting a better mood, her interventions are easy to follow and invigorating to the senses. I'll be recommending this book for my patients who experience anxiety so they can build a creative healing practice at home." -- Amy Backos, PhD, ATR-BC, Founder of The Modern Creative Woman, Author of ACT Art Therapy and PTSD Art Therapy.

About the Author

LEAH GUZMAN, ATR-BC, is a professional artist and a board-certified art therapist with a master's degree in art education. She has been practicing art psychotherapy for 17 years, working in schools, hospitals, crisis shelters, jails, retirement homes, and more. Her mission is to show people how creativity can help them heal.