Shira Aharony - Connecting Threads

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he blog is a long-standing home for my writing across different platforms, and I’m excited to invite you to visit

This is a chance to get a closer look at my approach as a therapist for teens and young adults, and to discover the unique and powerful benefits of creative therapeutic work.
If we haven’t met yet and you’re curious about how I began writing – you’ll find that and more in the post ‘Glad You’re Here!’.
You’re warmly invited to read, share your thoughts (even on older posts – I read everything), and reach out.

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Clearing the Clutter: Finding Balance Between Collecting and Order

I have a tendency to hold on to things. I like to think of myself as a “collector” — it sounds a bit more refined — because I enjoy gathering and keeping items that feel

Don’t Be Afraid of Fear

There are many things we avoid talking about with children to “not put fears in their heads” and to hold on a little longer to the (imaginary) idyll of a life without dangers, wars, death,

Patience, patience, you can’t buy it in any store— It’s something you earn, not something you score!

Imagine if we could play with time, having a remote control to move forward and back, skip the boring or tough chapters, and replay the pleasant ones... Until that technology is invented, we’ll probably have

On Smallness

I don’t know about you, but when I imagine “creative people” or “artistic people,” I usually picture something like a big surface — maybe a canvas or a huge sheet of paper stretched across the

Embroidery

To embroider, you don't need much. The materials are humble and easy to find – maybe a bit of preparation is needed, but nothing too demanding. Every home usually has a needle and thread, and

Beads

Every mother has at least one piece of jewelry she will never part with – a piece strung by her child, embodying all their pure, simple love, untouched by conflict, frustration, or hardship.

Bedding Down Expectations

Winter is on its way, and it’s the perfect time to air out our sheets—and maybe our expectations, too. What’s the connection? More than you’d think. Many encounters with art materials begin with choosing a

slime

In recent years, a phenomenon has been spreading that has become something of a hobby for children and teens — making slime. Many children love making slime, exploring its ingredients, and perfecting it. Those who

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