14/08/2026
Sometimes, finding the words is the hardest part. 🌿
In therapy, we don’t always have to rely on talking.
I sometimes use objects such as crystals, shells, stones or other natural materials to help clients explore their experiences in a different way.
In this activity, different crystals were used to represent different stages of a person’s life — choosing an object for each chapter and noticing what it represented, what feelings came up, and how those experiences connected together.
There’s no “right” meaning behind the object. What matters is what it means to the person choosing it.
Having something physical to hold, move or place can make thoughts and feelings that seem difficult to explain feel a little more tangible.
Sometimes a stone can represent a difficult time.
A shell might represent safety.
A crystal might represent someone important, a turning point, strength, loss, growth or hope.
And sometimes, once we’ve placed our story in front of us, the words begin to come. 💚
Therapy doesn’t always have to look like two people sitting in chairs talking.
Sometimes we need another way to tell our story.
