Japanese Mokuhanga woodblock print on Hosho washi
Limited edition of 6
4 x 6 inches
Mental health therapy is like visiting the inner home of clients. During some sessions, I witness the rain inside of their homes. I often think of the act of “holding space for clients” as holding an umbrella so that clients have time to dry off from the rain.
Some rain water inside of their homes comes from outside. When there are wars, violence, disasters, and murders in the world, the rain from these events impact who they are and how they feel. And we as therapists also are impacted by this rain in the world.
Sometimes I hear therapists and students say they feel they are not doing enough for clients. Never underestimate the value of active listening, witnessing, and validating you provide for clients—this is part of the umbrella you hold over your clients, so that they can breathe and heal.
Much of what we therapists do is invisible. Holding a sturdy umbrella for others requires much emotional and physical resources/energy. Dear fellow therapists, thank you for all you do—visible or invisible— for your clients and others. If you feel fatigued at the end of the day, it may be because you have been holding an umbrella all day.
I hope you get to rest your arms by putting down the umbrella from time to time.
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Return and exchange are accepted within 30 days from the purchase date.
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
SHIPPING INFO
Shipping and handling fee is $7 for small prints, $12 for medium prints, and $20 for large prints within the United States. When you purchase more than one product, only the higher shipping rate will be applied. The artwork is mounted on a white backing board and can be easily removed for any framing you desire. The artwork ships flat in a thick cardboard envelope wrappped in a cellophane bag for protection.
What is Mokuhanga woodblock print?
Mokuhanga is a method of Traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking. It uses non-toxic, water-based inks combined with Japanese nori starch paste. Images are printed by hand using a baren, one color at a time.