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Why Teens Need Creative Emotional Support & Future-Focused Coaching

How Art, Mindfulness & Life Coaching at Kreate What U Want Help Teens Thrive

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jul 182 min read

Reflections of Relationships

Reflection of relationships from my personal life to my professional life.

Dianne Furphy, MS

May 7, 20242 min read

Mother and Teenager Son Relationship

This is one way I know I'm doing something right as a mother to a teenager:

Dianne Furphy, MS

Apr 24, 20242 min read

Open House Meet & Greet 3/30/2024

Open House Meet & Greet 3/30/24 at Kreate What U Want LLC Hello KWUW!! I am super excited to share that there will be a pop-up OPEN...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Mar 24, 20241 min read

Turning Anxiousness into Peace With Positive Affirmations

Turning anxiousness into peace with positive affirmations and mantras. When we are in an anxious state, we are thinking about the future...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jul 31, 20231 min read

Sharing What Kreate What U Want Is All About....

Sharing what Kreate What U Want is all about... As a Kreative Self-Love Coach & Art Therapist at Kreate What U Want LLC, I offer...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jun 16, 20233 min read

Boundary Setting Through Art

We can learn so much about ourselves through the process of art-making! I am currently working with an 11-year-old client on setting...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jan 4, 20232 min read

Happy 1 Year Anniversary Kreate What U WAnt LLC!

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Kreate What U Want LLC! WOO-HOO!!!! CONGRATS TO ME …. HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY on the opening and maintaining...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Sep 30, 20216 min read

6 Mindfulness Tips to bringing You Back into The Moment

This article focuses on the benefits of mindfulness and 6 tips to bring you back into the moment.

Dianne Furphy, MS

Apr 26, 20212 min read

Self-Care Tips while in the Process of Moving

In this article, you will read about a personal story about an artist moving, along with learning 8 self-care tips to provide for...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jan 31, 20212 min read

Behind Grief Comes Light

On this very day, 24 years ago, my world abruptly changed forever. At 15 years old, I watched my mother take her very last breath. I did...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jan 23, 20214 min read

What It Takes To Believe In Yourself

When I was younger, I did not feel worthy. I didn’t feel worthy to the extent where I could not even bring myself into a name-brand...

Dianne Furphy, MS

Jan 19, 20213 min read

A helpful guide for parents navigating the scary moment of discovering their teen shared inappropriate photos online ~ and how to respond with calm, connection, and healthy boundaries

What to Do If Your Teen Is Posting Inappropriate Photos Online: A Compassionate Guide for Parents

If you’ve discovered your teen posting inappropriate photos online, you’re not alone. Learn how to respond with calm, connection, and healthy boundaries in today’s digital world.

Dianne Furphy, MS

11 hours ago4 min read

Why Your Tween or Teen Melts Down At Home: Understanding the After-School Crash

Dianne Furphy, MS

Oct 283 min read