Exploring Growth in your Relationship
Art Prompt: Reflect on a part of your relationship, marriage, or friendship that you’d like to strengthen.
Create a collage that represents this area and the ways you’d like to nurture it.
Materials: Collage materials (magazines, paper scraps, glue, scissors)
My Art Response
This prompt encourages gentle self-reflection about the relationships that matter most. Using collage invites you to slow down, sift through imagery, and notice what stands out. While creating, I found myself reflecting on the value of giving more positive feedback, something that helps connection feel more secure and appreciated. The collage process itself highlighted recurring themes and helped me identify small shifts that can strengthen mutual understanding and closeness.
Journal Prompts
What does healthy communication look like to you, and where did you first learn that model?
When do you find it hardest to show kindness or patience in relationships, and what might those moments be protecting you from?
Think about a recent conflict. What part of you was most activated, and what might that reaction be asking for?
What makes you feel emotionally safe with another person, and how do you help create that safety for them?
Disclaimer: The prompts and reflections shared here are intended for personal exploration and creative expression. They are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health support. For the best use, explore these directives alongside your therapeutic work. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Tips for artmaking can be found on the main page of this blog.
