A review of The Poetics of Dimensions exhibition at Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco. I initially wrote this to submit to Burlington Contemporary Art Writing contest but since it wasn’t selected as a winner for that, I thought I’d go ahead and share it here. I’ve spent years interviewing artists about how they transform… Continue reading When Waste Becomes Witness: Memory and Survival in The Poetics of Dimensions
Author: KVercillo
Multi-Disciplinary Writer-Researcher-Artist- Storyteller plus Strategist-Interviewer-Program Designer-Workshop Facilitator Seeks Fulfilling Work
Dear Universe (or Recruiters, or Hiring Managers, or Especially Small Business Owners and especially of arts and/or mental health and/or women-owned-and-operated businesses) … I have 20 years of experience in a wide range of pursuits, passions and roles that don’t necessarily translate easily to a traditional resume and cover letter application but that make me… Continue reading Multi-Disciplinary Writer-Researcher-Artist- Storyteller plus Strategist-Interviewer-Program Designer-Workshop Facilitator Seeks Fulfilling Work
How to Design and Coordinate Trauma-Informed Community Arts Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Creating space for healing and expression through community arts programs is powerful work. But when your participants have experienced displacement, violence, systemic oppression, or other forms of trauma, the stakes are even higher. The way you design and facilitate these programs can either create safety and possibility, or inadvertently cause harm. I’ve spent the past… Continue reading How to Design and Coordinate Trauma-Informed Community Arts Programs: A Step-by-Step Guide
Three Words to Stop Using in Your Therapy Website Copy
Your Website Words Carry More Weight Than You Think Therapists are usually careful, intentional communicators in the room. You choose words to match tone, emotion, and relational context. But when writing your website, it’s easy to fall into patterns that feel formal, distant, or overly clinical. Many therapists use language that was taught in grad… Continue reading Three Words to Stop Using in Your Therapy Website Copy
Your Therapist About Page Isn’t Really About You. Here’s What to Say Instead.
The Most-Read Page on Your Website Isn’t Always Your Home Page Many therapists assume their Home page does the heavy lifting on a website. And while it’s certainly important, there’s another page that often gets even more attention—the About page. This is where potential clients go when they’re trying to decide whether they feel comfortable… Continue reading Your Therapist About Page Isn’t Really About You. Here’s What to Say Instead.
Why Blogging Helps Prevent Burnout (Yes, Really)
You Got Into This Work Because You Care. But Caring All the Time Takes a Toll. Burnout is a quiet erosion. It doesn’t always announce itself with exhaustion or dread. Sometimes it sneaks in as numbness. Disconnection. A voice in your head whispering, Does any of this matter? You still show up. You still hold… Continue reading Why Blogging Helps Prevent Burnout (Yes, Really)
How Therapists Can Tell Stories in Blog Posts Without Making It About You
You Don’t Have to Disclose Personal Details to Be Relatable Therapists are natural storytellers. You use metaphors to help clients make sense of their emotions. You offer reframes that shift perspective. You draw on moments of insight that help someone feel less alone. But when it comes to writing blog posts, the idea of telling… Continue reading How Therapists Can Tell Stories in Blog Posts Without Making It About You
Writing Seasonal Blog Content for Therapists: Ideas for Every Quarter
Your Clients Don’t Experience Life in a Vacuum. Your Blog Doesn’t Have To Either. Therapists are deeply attuned to the emotional rhythms of life. You notice the subtle uptick in grief around the holidays, the restlessness that emerges in spring, the overwhelm that hits during back-to-school season. These patterns show up in session after session,… Continue reading Writing Seasonal Blog Content for Therapists: Ideas for Every Quarter
How to Repurpose Therapy Session Themes on Your Blog (Without Breaching Confidentiality)
You’re Surrounded by Insightful Content. You Just Need to Know How to Use It. If you’ve ever ended a therapy session thinking, That would make an amazing blog post, you’re not alone. Every day, you help clients navigate complex, relatable emotions that echo far beyond your office walls. Grief, shame, self-worth, boundaries, burnout … these… Continue reading How to Repurpose Therapy Session Themes on Your Blog (Without Breaching Confidentiality)
What a Therapist Can Blog About When You Feel Like You’ve Said It All
You’re Not Out of Ideas. You’re Just Overwhelmed by the Pressure to Be Original. If you’re a therapist who blogs, chances are you’ve had this thought:I’ve already covered the basics. I’ve written about anxiety, burnout, boundaries, and self-compassion. What else is there to say? This sense of creative fatigue is completely understandable. You spend your… Continue reading What a Therapist Can Blog About When You Feel Like You’ve Said It All