Allison - EFT Practitioner, Halifax, NS (2026)

06/15/2026

I've been learning how to be messy. I’m not even talking metaphorically… I mean literally.

When I started this somatic art practice and decided I was going to only use my hands, I felt a surprising amount of resistance. I honestly don't remember finger painting much as a child, possibly because it was considered too messy in our household.

I've always been someone who likes a clean, organized space. Not obsessively, but it definitely helps me feel settled. In a world where so much is outside my control, having some order around me feels supportive.

But as I started dipping my fingers into the paint, I realized part of my hesitation wasn't even about getting messy… I was already thinking about the cleanup afterward. 😳

Sure, making a mess can be fun. But then someone has to clean it up. 😒

Whenever I see videos of food fights, I don't think, "That looks fun." I think, "Who's going to have to clean all that up?"

I'm not entirely sure what that says about me. But I do know that always thinking about the aftermath can sometimes make it harder to fully enter the experience itself.

Play asks something different of us. It asks us to trust that we can deal with the consequences later.

To make the mess, enjoy the moment, let go of control for a little while.

And maybe that's what this season of art-making is teaching me…

That I can make a mess and clean it up.
That both things can be true.

That freedom isn't the absence of responsibility… it's knowing that responsibility doesn't always have to come first.

I’m curious… what’s your experience with play and getting messy? Do you find it easy to let go and be in the moment, or do you experience some resistance as well?

06/09/2026

I’ve only been doing this somatic art practice for a short time, but these are the things that have helped me show up consistently and move through some of the resistance that inevitably arises.

1. Keep your materials visible and accessible.

The less effort it takes to begin, the more likely you are to do it.

I have a large sheet of paper taped to the wall in my spare room and my materials sitting out on a desk. Every time I walk past, it’s an invitation to create.

I know not everyone has the space to dedicate an entire wall to their practice. Some alternatives:

* Keep a sketchbook and a small pouch of supplies on your coffee table.
* Store materials in a basket that’s easy to grab and bring to the kitchen table.
* Keep a few markers and paper in a drawer where you’ll see them regularly.
* Create a portable “art kit” that can travel from room to room.

The goal is to reduce friction and make it easy to start.

2. Use inexpensive materials.

This one has been surprisingly important for me. I bought a roll of paper from IKEA and most of my paints from the dollar store.

Why? Because if the materials feel precious, it’s easy to start feeling like the art needs to be precious too. And that’s the exact opposite of what we’re trying to cultivate.

Somatic art isn’t about creating something beautiful or impressive. It’s about expression, exploration, and allowing yourself to be messy.

Cheap supplies can help create the psychological freedom to experiment, make mistakes, and let go of perfectionism.

3. Start smaller than you think you need to.

It doesn’t have to be a full hour-long session or even twenty minutes. 5 minutes is enough (or two!!)

The goal isn’t to create a masterpiece… the goal is to build a relationship with the practice.

You’re building a muscle, creating safety through repetition, and showing your inner child that you’ll keep coming back. Over time, that consistency builds trust.

Some days you’ll create for an hour and some days you’ll make a few marks on a page and walk away. Both count.

Showing up is the practice. The art is just what happens along the way. ✨

06/05/2026

Join me for a gentle and expressive afternoon exploring authentic expression through somatic art practices and EFT tapping.

In this workshop, we’ll explore the stories, expectations, and conditioning that can keep us small, disconnected, or afraid to fully express ourselves. Through intuitive art-making, guided tapping, and nervous system awareness, you’ll be invited to reconnect with your body, release emotional tension, and create freely… without pressure for it to look good, make sense, or be productive.

No artistic experience is needed – this space is about expression, not perfection.

Sunday, June 27 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
50 Queen Street, Dartmouth (MacPhee Centre)
Tickets: $40

This workshop is part of Art-a-Thon: Creating Community, a fundraising campaign by the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning supporting free and accessible arts programming for youth in our community. All proceeds directly support youth mental health, creativity, and access to the arts.

Link in bio to register!

03/23/2026

If you’ve ever felt like your sensitivity is something you need to “manage,” hide, or push past in order to succeed in business… this is for you.

Because what I see so often is this: It’s not your sensitivity that’s holding you back…it’s the rejection of it.

The subtle ways you override your needs. The pressure to show up like everyone else. The quiet belief that you’d be more successful if you were just a little less… you.

And over time, that comes at a cost.

In Part 2 of my blog series about accepting your sensitivity, I’m sharing:
• The hidden ways rejecting your sensitivity shows up in your business
• Why it can lead to burnout, inconsistency, and self-doubt
• And how things begin to shift when you start working with your sensitivity instead of against it

This is such a big piece of the journey toward building a business that actually feels safe, sustainable, and aligned.

You don’t need to harden yourself to succeed. You get to soften into who you already are 🤍

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