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Therapist needs a little help

Therapist needs a little help

Feedback from Mimi Rodriguez

Been a mental health / behavioural health therapist for forty years. Some days are tougher than others. Paint has brought me peace amid the struggle of life on lefe’s terms.

I began painting two years ago when an artist friend set me up with materials and her generous friendship and guidance.

I have wanted to reflect the beauty that surrounds us. I love still life and portraiture, and delight in each new project. …

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Old counselor swaps therapy couch for terp and tints.

Old counselor swaps therapy couch for terp and tints.

Feedback from Mimi Rodriguez

Been a mental health, addictions, AIDS and family counselor for nearly 40 years. Parenting, meditation, 12step, yoga, cooking and gardening have been sources of joy and balance for most of my life. Until two years ago.

I am adopted into two generations of art through my mom and grandmother. Recently discovered that art is on both sides of my biological family as well.

Gloria Cuadraz, a PhD in women’s and minority studies, an artist and dear friend, generously set me up with materials, instruction and a simple still life two years ago. …

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