Steve Hohenboken Counseling and Art Therapy

11/02/2020

It’s been quite a while since I posted here, but when I saw this article today I knew I wanted to share it.

A lot of folks are feeling anxious about the upcoming week. I think there are some useful suggestions here for lessening stress and feeling empowered.

Voting day won’t bring an end to the strain of this political season, but you don’t have to let things get contentious.

12/20/2019

To be sure, this time of year can be challenging for anyone, but for those who identify as LGBTQ there can be specific issues. Here’s a brief list of suggestions for how to take care of yourself.

These four steps can help you remain calm and centered during familial festivities.

11/25/2019

11/21/2019

“I think that you always have to try to look outside because you may find that one of those people that you don’t think you’re like – you’re exactly like.”

I love this story about finding community in unexpected places.

In her twenties, Savannah Hauk had a solid support system as a crossdresser in New York City. When her company relocated her to conservative upstate South Ca...

11/20/2019

Thank you to a friend for sharing this video. Please watch it if you could use a peaceful time-out.

To mark the current exhibition at Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris, Icons Of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection, London-based director Andrew Margetson follows…

11/12/2019

Here’s an article about photography by US military veterans, and the ways that creative expression helped with trauma these vets experienced. There are some very powerful images and stories here.

A photography workshop for veterans offered an outlet to help them cope with the challenges of being home. An exhibit of their work is on display in Buffalo.

10/02/2019

“In a time of destruction, create something: a poem, a parade, a community, a school, a vow, a moral principle; one peaceful moment.” - Maxine Hong Kingston

photo of art painted on a street in SE Portland

09/05/2019

The office magpie.

08/21/2019

The Category Is: Rules To Live By.
Thank you Billy Porter.

08/18/2019

I enjoyed this essay; take a look, if you like.

There’s more to weddings than an open bar. It just took giving up alcohol for me to realize it.