Recent studies have shown that creativity is associated with better well-being. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Joahanna Wickramaratne interviews art therapist Svetlana Bykovec, AThR to investigate the psychological benefits of creative expression and how even the most non-creative individuals can tap into their artistic selves. For over 15 years, Svetlana Bykovec, AThR has woven empathy and empowerment through the healing of creative arts therapy. As a senior therapist and team leader at Evolution Creative Arts Therapies (eCAT), she guides a team of passionate practitioners in igniting joy and transforming lives, upholding eCAT’s ethos. In this episode, Svetlana Bykovec, AThR reveals her perspective on the meaning of well-being and creativity. She sheds light on the psychological benefits of creative expression, and shares personal anecdotes on the connection between creativity and physical well-being. Together, Joahanna and Svetlana Bykovec, AThR weigh up various habits and practices that may prove effective in fostering creativity. So, whether you’re looking to paint, write, dance, or simply express yourself in new ways, tune into this episode for expert insights on channeling your inner artist! Visit Svetlana Bykovec, AThR’s work: http://www.evolutioncat.com.au Connect with Svetlana Bykovec, AThR via the following platforms:Art Therapy Reflections Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art.therapy.reflectionseCAT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolutioncreativeartstherapiesLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/svettmoondog  Produced by the Wellbeing Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit http://we.lmsl.net/ for additional information about Wellbeing Science Labs. Follow us on social media to stay updated:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wellbeingsciencelabs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellbeing.science.labs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellbeing.science.labs/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/showcase/wellbeing-science-labs Twitter: https://twitter.com/WeScienceLabs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wellbeing.science.labs   You can also subscribe and listen to our podcasts on your preferred podcasting platforms:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast/id1648515329 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/63Gni7VN4Ca6IicSuttwQLAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7cd001d1-b7ba-4b22-a0f3-17c1a9c6e818/doing-well-the-wellbeing-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-doing-well-the-wellbeing-s-102890038/  Podbean: https://wellbeingscienceinsights.podbean.com/  PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3402363  Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/doing-well-the-wellbeing-scien-4914859